Hard Coolers Head to head
YETI Roadie 48 vs Igloo BMX 52
The Igloo BMX 52 leads on holds and empty weight. They are level on rotomolded body. The Igloo BMX 52 sits in a lower price band.
YETI Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler
$425
Maker's list price, checked Sep 23, 2026
Model Roadie 48
Leads on 0 of 3 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 3 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the YETI Roadie 48 if
It leads on none of the specs both makers publish; the case for it rests on things a spec sheet does not capture.
Choose the Igloo BMX 52 if
Holds and empty weight matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | YETI Roadie 48 | Igloo BMX 52 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $425 | $50-$150 | Igloo BMX 52 |
| Holds | 76 cans | 83 cans | Igloo BMX 52 |
| Maker's ice claim | Not listed | 5 days | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Warranty | 5 yr | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Rotomolded body | No | No | Level |
| Bear-resistant certified | No | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Empty weight | 28.3 lb | 16.34 lb | Igloo BMX 52 |
| Wheels | Yes | No | For information |
