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Café CGE29DP2TS1 vs Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

Which Refrigerator Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      SizeStyleRefrigerator StorageFreezer StorageCooling SystemIce MakerWater Dispenser
    Serviceability
      Parts AvailabilityAuthorized Service Coverage
    Performance
      Refrigerator Temperature UniformityFreezer Temperature UniformityProduce PreservationIce Maker RateIce Maker CapacityNoise
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Café CGE29DP2TS1
Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

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Water Dispenser
Internal
Style
French Door
Counter-Depth
No
Ice Maker
Freezer Compartment
Standard Width
36" (91 cm)
Water Dispenser
In-Door
Style
French Door
Counter-Depth
No
Ice Maker
Refrigerator Door
Standard Width
36" (91 cm)
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Our Verdict

Café CGE29DP2TS1

Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

The Café CGE29DP2TS1 is a slightly better fridge than the Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS. The Café has dual evaporators, leading to slightly better produce preservation performance despite the Bosch's excellent produce bin seal. The fridges perform quite similarly in most other respects, and even have very similar capacities. The Bosch does have an externally accessible in-door ice and water dispenser, though.

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Variants

  • CGE29DP3TD1 (Matte Black)
  • CGE29DP4TW2 (Matte White)
  • B36FD52SNB (Black Stainless Steel)
  • B36FD52SNS (Stainless Steel)

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Stainless Steel
CGE29DP2TS1
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Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNS
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CGE29DP3TD1
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Black Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNB
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Matte White
CGE29DP4TW2
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Platinum Glass
CGE29DM5TS5
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

8.5
8.4

Produce Preservation 
 

9.0
8.6

Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.2
9.6

Full Comparison

Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Side Photo 
 

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Width 
 

35.81" (91.0 cm)
35.63" (90.5 cm)

Depth 
 

36.31" (92.2 cm)
35.00" (88.9 cm)

Height 
 

69.75" (177.2 cm)
69.94" (177.6 cm)

Standard Width 
 

36" (91 cm)
36" (91 cm)

Depth With Doors Open 
 

55.56" (141.1 cm)
54.00" (137.2 cm)

Rear Clearance 
 

2.00" (5.1 cm)
1.00" (2.5 cm)

Style  

Style Photo 
 

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Style 
 

French Door
French Door

Finish Material 
 

Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Counter-Depth 
 

No
No
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Refrigerator Storage 
 

8.3
8.3

Interior Storage Photo 
 

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Interior Storage Photo 3 
 

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Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

20.1 cu. ft. (569.2 L)
18.0 cu. ft. (509.7 L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

13.0 cu. ft. (369.0 L)
13.2 cu. ft. (373.8 L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

5
5

Shelf Positions 
 

14
20

Split Shelving 
 

Yes
Yes
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Freezer Storage 
 

7.7
7.6

Interior Storage Photo 2 
 

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Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

8.6 cu. ft. (243.0 L)
8.0 cu. ft. (226.5 L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

4.8 cu. ft. (135.9 L)
4.6 cu. ft. (130.0 L)
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Cooling System 
 

Evaporator Photo 
 

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Machine Compartment Photo 
 

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Evaporator Configuration 
 

Dual Evaporator
Single Evaporator

Compressor Configuration 
 

Single Compressor
Single Compressor

Compressor Type 
 

Inverter
Inverter
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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 
 

Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Door

Ice Maker Type 
 

Ejector-Style
Ejector-Style
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Water Dispenser  

Water Dispenser Photo 
 

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Water Dispenser 
 

Internal
In-Door
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Serviceability

Parts Availability 
 

8.8
6.9

Parts Availability Graph  

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Café CGE29DP2TS1 Parts Availability Graph
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Parts Availability Graph
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Common Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

94%
62%

Critical Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

78%
59%
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Authorized Service Coverage 
 

8.8
9.0

Authorized Service Coverage Map  

Café CGE29DP2TS1 Authorized Service Coverage Map
Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Authorized Service Coverage Map

Tested Population Covered 
 

97.4%
98.1%
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Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.2
7.5

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Café CGE29DP2TS1 Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

1.9 °F (1.0 °C)
2.7 °F (1.5 °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

2.2 °F (1.2 °C)
2.9 °F (1.6 °C)
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Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.2
9.6

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Café CGE29DP2TS1 Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Freezer Gradient 
 

3.8 °F (2.1 °C)
0.9 °F (0.5 °C)
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Produce Preservation 
 

9.0
8.6

Humidity Over Time Graph  

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Café CGE29DP2TS1 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 
 

96.0%
97.2%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

91.0%
93.7%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

60.4%
15.7%
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Ice Maker Rate 
 

7.0
7.0

Ice Maker Rate Photo 
 

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24-Hour Ice Production 
 

1,200 g (2.65 lbs)
1,213 g (2.67 lbs)
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Ice Maker Capacity 
 

7.1
7.2

Full Ice Cube Tray Photo 
 

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Max Ice Maker Capacity  

1,757 g (3.87 lbs)
1,796 g (3.96 lbs)
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Noise 
 

7.7
9.1

Noise Video  

Noise During Cooling Cycle 
 

38.4 dBA
34.5 dBA
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Check Price

Stainless Steel
CGE29DP2TS1
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Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNS
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Matte Black
CGE29DP3TD1
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Black Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNB
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Matte White
CGE29DP4TW2
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Platinum Glass
CGE29DM5TS5
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Café CGE29DP2TS1

Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

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