Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS vs 500 Series B36FD52SNS

Which Refrigerator Is Better?

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS
Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

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Our Verdict

Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS

Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

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Variants

  • B36CT80SNB (Black Stainless Steel)
  • B36CT80SNS (Stainless Steel)
  • B36FD52SNB (Black Stainless Steel)
  • B36FD52SNS (Stainless Steel)

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B36CT80SNB
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Main Differences for
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Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo  

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Side Photo  

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Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Standard Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Doors Open 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Rear Clearance 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Style  

Style Photo  

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Style 
 

Locked
Locked

Finish Material 
 

Locked
Locked

Counter-Depth 
 

Locked
Locked

Refrigerator Storage 
 

N/A
N/A

Interior Storage Photo  

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Interior Storage Photo 3  

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Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

Lock
Lock

Shelf Positions 
 

Lock
Lock

Split Shelving 
 

Locked
Locked
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Freezer Storage 
 

N/A
N/A

Interior Storage Photo 2  

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Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
Lock cu. ft. (Lock L)
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Cooling System 
 

Evaporator Photo  

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Machine Compartment Photo  

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Evaporator Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

Compressor Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

Compressor Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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Ice Maker 
 

Ice Maker Location  

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Ice Maker Upper Photo  

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Ice Maker Lower Photo  

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Ice Maker 
 

Locked
Locked

Ice Maker Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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Water Dispenser  

Water Dispenser Photo  

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Water Dispenser 
 

Locked
Locked
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Serviceability

Parts Availability 
 

N/A
N/A

Parts Availability Graph  

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Common Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Critical Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Authorized Service Coverage 
 

N/A
N/A

Authorized Service Coverage Map  

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Tested Population Covered 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

N/A
N/A

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
Lock °F (Lock °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
Lock °F (Lock °C)
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Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

N/A
N/A

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Freezer Gradient 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
Lock °F (Lock °C)
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Produce Preservation 
 

N/A
N/A

Humidity Over Time Graph  

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Produce Picture (Before)  

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Produce Picture (After)  

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Produce Moisture Retention 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Ice Maker Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

Ice Maker Rate Photo  

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24-Hour Ice Production 
 

Lock g (Lock lbs)
Lock g (Lock lbs)
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Ice Maker Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Full Ice Cube Tray Photo  

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Max Ice Maker Capacity  

Lock g (Lock lbs)
Lock g (Lock lbs)
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Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise Video  

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Noise During Cooling Cycle 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA
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Black Stainless Steel
B36CT80SNB
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B36FD52SNB
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Stainless Steel
B36CT80SNS
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B36FD52SNS
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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS

Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

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