KitchenAid KRMF536RPS vs Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

Which Refrigerator Is Better?

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KitchenAid KRMF536RPS
Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

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Our Verdict

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS

Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

The Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS is a better 36-inch French-door fridge than the KitchenAid KRMF536RPS. The Bosch has more fridge space, more freezer space, and despite having a more conventional single-evaporator cooling system, does a better job of keeping produce crisp, at least within the confines of its produce drawers. The Bosch also provides more uniform fridge and freezer temperatures. With all that being said, the KitchenAid does have a more reliable supply of spare parts, which can make it easier to get back up and running should you have an issue.

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Variants

  • KRMF536RBS (Black Stainless)
  • KRMF536RPS (PrintShield Stainless)
  • B36FD52SNB (Black Stainless Steel)
  • B36FD52SNS (Stainless Steel)

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KRMF536RBS
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B36FD52SNB
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KRMF536RPS
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Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNS
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

7.3
8.4

Produce Preservation 
 

6.6
8.6

Full Comparison

Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Side Photo 
 

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Width 
 

35.88" (91.1 cm)
35.63" (90.5 cm)

Depth 
 

36.75" (93.3 cm)
35.00" (88.9 cm)

Height 
 

70.00" (177.8 cm)
69.94" (177.6 cm)

Standard Width 
 

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

Depth With Doors Open 
 

54.44" (138.3 cm)
54.00" (137.2 cm)

Rear Clearance 
 

1.00" (2.5 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 
 

8.2
8.3

Interior Storage Photo 
 

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Interior Storage Photo 3 
 

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Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

18.4 cu. ft. (521.0 L)
18.0 cu. ft. (509.7 L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

12.8 cu. ft. (363.3 L)
13.2 cu. ft. (373.8 L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

5
5

Shelf Positions 
 

16
20

Split Shelving 
 

Yes
Yes

Freezer Storage 
 

7.3
7.6

Interior Storage Photo 2 
 

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Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

7.8 cu. ft. (220.9 L)
8.0 cu. ft. (226.5 L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

4.0 cu. ft. (112.1 L)
4.6 cu. ft. (130.0 L)

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

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 
 

Refrigerator Door
Refrigerator Door

Ice Maker Type 
 

Ejector-Style
Ejector-Style

Water Dispenser  

Water Dispenser Photo 
 

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Water Dispenser 
 

In-Door
In-Door
Serviceability

Parts Availability 
 

9.4
7.2

Parts Availability Graph  

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KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Parts Availability Graph
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Parts Availability Graph

Common Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

100%
67%

Critical Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

84%
73%

Authorized Service Coverage 
 

8.7
9.0

Authorized Service Coverage Map  

KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Authorized Service Coverage Map
Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Authorized Service Coverage Map

Tested Population Covered 
 

97.1%
98.1%
Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

7.2
7.5

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph

Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

2.2 °F (1.2 °C)
2.7 °F (1.5 °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

4.1 °F (2.3 °C)
2.9 °F (1.6 °C)

Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.7
9.6

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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KitchenAid KRMF536RPS Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph

Freezer Gradient 
 

2.8 °F (1.5 °C)
0.9 °F (0.5 °C)

Produce Preservation 
 

6.6
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 
 

85.8%
97.2%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

46.5%
93.7%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

31.9%
15.7%

Ice Maker Rate 
 

7.4
7.0

Ice Maker Rate Photo 
 

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24-Hour Ice Production 
 

1,384 g (3.05 lbs)
1,213 g (2.67 lbs)

Ice Maker Capacity 
 

7.5
7.2

Full Ice Cube Tray Photo 
 

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Max Ice Maker Capacity  

2,226 g (4.91 lbs)
1,796 g (3.96 lbs)

Noise 
 

7.7
9.1

Noise Video  

Noise During Cooling Cycle 
 

38.4 dBA
34.5 dBA

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Black Stainless
KRMF536RBS
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Black Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNB
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PrintShield Stainless
KRMF536RPS
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Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNS
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KitchenAid KRMF536RPS

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