Hisense HRM260N6TSE vs Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

Which Refrigerator Is Better?

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Hisense HRM260N6TSE
Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Nov 11, 2025 03:19 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.0

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Our Verdict

Hisense HRM260N6TSE

Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

The Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS is a better fridge than the Hisense HRM260N6TSE. Despite the Hisense's dual evaporators versus the Bosch's single evaporator, the Bosch still offers better produce preservation performance than the Hisense due to its excellent produce bin seal. The Bosch also has a higher capacity in the fridge, but the same capacity in the freezer. Additionally, the Bosch produces and stores more ice than the Hisense. However, the Hisense does have better temperature uniformity in the fridge than the Bosch, despite its warm door bins.

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Variants

  • HRM260N6TSE (Stainless Steel)
  • B36FD52SNB (Black Stainless Steel)
  • B36FD52SNS (Stainless Steel)

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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

8.1
8.4

Produce Preservation 
 

8.2
8.6

Full Comparison

Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Hisense HRM260N6TSE Dimensions Photo
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Dimensions Photo

Side Photo 
 

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Width 
 

36.06" (91.6 cm)
35.63" (90.5 cm)

Depth 
 

33.75" (85.7 cm)
35.00" (88.9 cm)

Height 
 

70.19" (178.3 cm)
69.94" (177.6 cm)

Standard Width 
 

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

Depth With Doors Open 
 

48.00" (121.9 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

Refrigerator Storage 
 

7.9
8.3

Interior Storage Photo 
 

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Hisense HRM260N6TSE Interior Storage Photo
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Interior Storage Photo

Interior Storage Photo 3 
 

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Hisense HRM260N6TSE Interior Storage Photo 3
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Interior Storage Photo 3

Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

16.0 cu. ft. (453.1 L)
18.0 cu. ft. (509.7 L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

12.0 cu. ft. (338.4 L)
13.2 cu. ft. (373.8 L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

5
5

Shelf Positions 
 

13
20

Split Shelving 
 

Yes
Yes
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Freezer Storage 
 

7.6
7.6

Interior Storage Photo 2 
 

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Hisense HRM260N6TSE Interior Storage Photo 2
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Interior Storage Photo 2

Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

9.6 cu. ft. (271.8 L)
8.0 cu. ft. (226.5 L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

4.6 cu. ft. (131.4 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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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Ice Maker Location

Ice Maker Upper Photo 
 

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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Ice Maker Upper Photo

Ice Maker Lower Photo 
 

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Hisense HRM260N6TSE Ice Maker Lower Photo
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Ice Maker Lower Photo

Ice Maker 
 

Refrigerator Door
Refrigerator Door

Ice Maker Type 
 

Ejector-Style
Ejector-Style
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Water Dispenser  

Water Dispenser Photo 
 

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Hisense HRM260N6TSE Water Dispenser Photo
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Water Dispenser 
 

In-Door
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Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

7.9
7.5

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

1.0 °F (0.6 °C)
2.7 °F (1.5 °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

3.5 °F (1.9 °C)
2.9 °F (1.6 °C)
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Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

9.3
9.6

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Freezer Gradient 
 

1.6 °F (0.9 °C)
0.9 °F (0.5 °C)
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Produce Preservation 
 

8.2
8.6

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 
 

93.3%
97.2%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

66.7%
93.7%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

56.3%
15.7%
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Ice Maker Rate 
 

5.9
7.0

Ice Maker Rate Photo 
 

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24-Hour Ice Production 
 

782 g (1.72 lbs)
1,213 g (2.67 lbs)
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Ice Maker Capacity 
 

6.2
7.2

Full Ice Cube Tray Photo 
 

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Hisense HRM260N6TSE Full Ice Cube Tray Photo
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Max Ice Maker Capacity  

1,021 g (2.25 lbs)
1,796 g (3.96 lbs)
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HRM260N6TSE
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HRM260N6TSE
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B36FD52SNB
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HRM260N6TSE
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Hisense HRM260N6TSE

Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

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