YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler vs Yeti Hopper M15 Soft Cooler
Buy the Hopper M15 if you want more room and a magnetic top that opens wide; it holds 32 cans and costs $150 at Sports Basement as of November 3, 2026. Buy the Hopper Flip 12 if you want a smaller, lighter personal cooler with a zippered leakproof seal; it costs $200 at Atlanta Grill Company as of November 3, 2026. The M15 is the better value on price and capacity, while the Flip 12 wins on portability and proven long-term durability.
Today the Yeti Hopper M15 Soft Cooler costs $50.00 less at its best price.
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YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler
4.6Choose the Hopper Flip 12 if you carry for one or two people, want a 3 lb 6 oz cube that fits behind a seat, and trust a zippered leakproof seal over magnets.
- Small and light at 3 lbs 6.4 oz, easy to carry alone
- Zipper seal is fully leakproof and proven over years
- Large rating base: 4.6 from 6,700 ratings
- Wide-mouth opening makes loading simple
- Costs $50 more than the M15 as of November 3, 2026
- Holds only 12 cans, tight for two people on a long trip
What separates them
| YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler | Yeti Hopper M15 Soft Cooler | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Nov 3, 2026) | $200.00 at Atlanta Grill Company | $150.00 at Sports Basement |
| Capacity | 12 cans / 11.7 L | 32 cans / 15.9–18 quarts |
| Closure | Zipper, leakproof | MagShield magnetic top with Quick-Release Buckles |
| Weight | 3 lbs 6.4 oz | 5 lbs |
| Opening | Wide-mouth zip opening | Extra-wide top that stays open |
| Accessory mounting | Shoulder strap included | HitchPoint Grid for bottle sling and gear case |
| Track record | 6,700 ratings at 4.6 | 283 ratings at 4.6 |
| Ice retention |
Price history
- YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler: lowest $250.00 on Oct 31 at Jenson USA.
- Yeti Hopper M15 Soft Cooler: lowest $170.00 on Nov 3 at SOTAR.
Prices at every store
YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler
- Atlanta Grill CompanyNew
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$200.00Observed Nov 2, 2026, 2:15 PM - EmpireNew
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$249.99Observed Nov 2, 2026, 2:15 PM - Totem Brand Co.New
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$250.00Observed Nov 2, 2026, 2:13 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | YETI Hopper Flip 12 Cooler | Yeti Hopper M15 Soft Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Closure Type | Zipper | MagShield Access |
| Insulation | Days | COLDCELL™ Insulation |
| Ice Retention Time | Keep the cold for days | — |
| Volume | 12 | — |
| Durability | Leakproof | — |
| Insulation Highlights | Coldcell Insulation, Closed-cell foam, Closed-c… | — |
| Material | DryHide Shell, FDA-approved food-grade material… | — |
| Typical Users | You and a buddy | — |
| Power Type | Passive | — |
| Included Accessories | Shoulder strap | — |
Questions and answers
- Which holds more for a group trip?
- The Hopper M15. It fits 32 cans or about 15 lbs of ice, against 12 cans and 11.7 L in the Flip 12.
- Is the M15 worth the lower price?
- Yes on capacity per dollar. At $150 at Sports Basement as of November 3, 2026 it costs $50 less than the Flip 12 at $200 and carries nearly three times the cans.
- Which is easier to carry?
- The Flip 12. It weighs 3 lbs 6.4 oz empty and has a compact cube shape with a shoulder strap. The M15 weighs 5 lbs empty.
- Does the magnetic top leak?
- YETI rates the M15 liner as leakproof and adds Quick-Release Buckles over the magnets. The Flip 12 uses a zipper, which owners say can be stiff but seals reliably.
- Which keeps ice longer?
- YETI claims days of ice for the Flip 12 and gives no day figure for the M15. Both use Coldcell insulation, so expect similar performance per volume.
- Which has a better track record?
- The Flip 12, with 4.6 from 6,700 ratings versus 4.6 from 283 for the M15. Both score the same, but the Flip 12 has far more feedback.