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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS vs 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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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS
Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Oct 02, 2026 04:55 PM

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Picture

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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Picture

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Water Dispenser
Internal
Style
French Door
Counter-Depth
Yes
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

Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS

Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

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Variants

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

Review

See Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Review
See Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Review
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Black Stainless Steel
B36CT80SNB
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B36FD52SNB
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Stainless Steel
B36CT80SNS
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Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNS
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Main Differences for
Everyday Use

Threshold 

0.10

Everyday Use 
 

8.1
8.4

Produce Preservation 
 

9.0
8.6

Refrigerator Storage 
 

7.1
8.3

Full Comparison

Design

Size  

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Dimensions Photo
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Dimensions Photo

Side Photo 
 

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Width 
 

35.63" (90.5 cm)
35.63" (90.5 cm)

Depth 
 

31.13" (79.1 cm)
35.00" (88.9 cm)

Height 
 

71.88" (182.6 cm)
69.94" (177.6 cm)

Standard Width 
 

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

Depth With Doors Open 
 

44.56" (113.2 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 
 

Yes
No

Refrigerator Storage 
 

7.1
8.3

Interior Storage Photo 
 

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Interior Storage Photo 3 
 

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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Interior Storage Photo 3

Advertised Refrigerator Volume 
 

14.8 cu. ft. (419.1 L)
18.0 cu. ft. (509.7 L)

Usable Refrigerator Volume 
 

10.3 cu. ft. (292.2 L)
13.2 cu. ft. (373.8 L)

Number Of Shelves 
 

5
5

Shelf Positions 
 

22
20

Split Shelving 
 

Yes
Yes

Freezer Storage 
 

6.7
7.6

Interior Storage Photo 2 
 

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Advertised Freezer Volume 
 

6.0 cu. ft. (169.9 L)
8.0 cu. ft. (226.5 L)

Usable Freezer Volume 
 

3.2 cu. ft. (90.6 L)
4.6 cu. ft. (130.0 L)

Cooling System 
 

Evaporator Photo 
 

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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Evaporator Photo

Machine Compartment Photo 
 

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Evaporator Configuration 
 

Dual Evaporator
Single Evaporator

Compressor Configuration 
 

Dual Compressor
Single Compressor

Compressor Type 
 

Inverter
Inverter

Ice Maker 
 

Ice Maker Location 
 

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Ice Maker Upper Photo 
 

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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Ice Maker Upper Photo

Ice Maker Lower Photo 
 

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Ice Maker Lower Photo
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Ice Maker 
 

Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Door

Ice Maker Type 
 

Twist-Tray
Ejector-Style

Water Dispenser  

Water Dispenser Photo 
 

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Water Dispenser 
 

Internal
In-Door
Serviceability

Parts Availability 
 

9.0
7.0

Parts Availability Graph  

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS 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%
65%

Critical Parts Availability (30-Day Average) 
 

85%
68%

Authorized Service Coverage 
 

9.0
9.0

Authorized Service Coverage Map  

Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Authorized Service Coverage Map
Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Authorized Service Coverage Map

Tested Population Covered 
 

98.1%
98.1%
Performance

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.1
7.5

Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Refrigerator Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Refrigerator Shelf Gradient 
 

0.7 °F (0.4 °C)
2.7 °F (1.5 °C)

Door Bin Offset 
 

3.2 °F (1.8 °C)
2.9 °F (1.6 °C)

Freezer Temperature Uniformity 
 

8.7
9.6

Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph  

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Freezer Temperature Uniformity Graph
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Freezer Gradient 
 

2.7 °F (1.5 °C)
0.9 °F (0.5 °C)

Produce Preservation 
 

9.0
8.6

Humidity Over Time Graph  

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS 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 
 

97.4%
97.2%

Produce Drawer Humidity Level 
 

83.8%
93.7%

Fridge Compartment Humidity Level 
 

29.0%
15.7%

Ice Maker Rate 
 

7.5
7.0

Ice Maker Rate Photo 
 

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Ice Maker Rate Photo
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24-Hour Ice Production 
 

1,472 g (3.25 lbs)
1,213 g (2.67 lbs)

Ice Maker Capacity 
 

8.9
7.2

Full Ice Cube Tray Photo 
 

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Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS Full Ice Cube Tray Photo
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Bosch 500 Series B36FD52SNS Full Ice Cube Tray Photo

Max Ice Maker Capacity  

4,328 g (9.54 lbs)
1,796 g (3.96 lbs)

Noise 
 

8.3
9.1

Noise Video  

Noise During Cooling Cycle 
 

36.6 dBA
34.5 dBA

Check Price

Black Stainless Steel
B36CT80SNB
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Black Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNB
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Stainless Steel
B36CT80SNS
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Stainless Steel
B36FD52SNS
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