Soft or hard cooler?

[Xteani]

Looking at RTIC or similar. My boat does not have much room so looking for something that won't take up as much room. Are the hoppers just as good as the hard coolers? I like the fact that they are lighter and take less room to store too.
Just really want to know if the soft coolers are just as good?!

[gandrfab]

I have found that soft coolers are good for transport (pack and stow)
I do not like them if I have to get in and out of them during the day.