Bosch vs Siemens Freezers

Bosch and Siemens offer similar NoFrost freezers in similar sizes, and Siemens is the pricier pick here. Bosch spans £329 for the 83-litre GTV15NWEBG through to £749 for the 242-litre GSN36VWEPG. Siemens starts at £649 for the built-in GU21NVFE0G undercounter, with the 242-litre iQ300 GS36NVIEVPG and GS36NVIEPG at £849 and the iQ500 GS36NAXEP at £949 in black steel.

Siemens' iQ300 models use noFrost, varioZone storage and multiAirflow fans, and the GS36NVIEVPG adds an inverter compressor. The iQ500 GS36NAXEP has the same storage layout in a black steel finish, and freshSense sensors monitor temperature. Bosch's NoFrost and VarioZone are on the GSN29VWEVG, and its GSN36VWEPG adds SuperFrost and an SN-ST climate class for rooms up to 32°C. The GTV15NWEBG adds Fast Freeze and an alarm system for undercounter use. The GS36NVIEVPG at £849 is £100 more than the GSN36VWEPG at £749, and both offer 242 litres of capacity.

Bosch suits buyers who want a 242-litre upright for less, particularly the GSN36VWEPG at £749 or the GSN33VWEPG at £699 with four drawers. Siemens suits people who want an inverter compressor and a premium finish, with the GS36NVIEVPG at £849 a strong middle choice. Built-in buyers will find the GU21NVFE0G at £649 the more practical option. The GSN29VWEVG at £649 matches the built-in GU21NVFE0G on price, but it is freestanding. Buyers choosing between the two should compare the 200-litre Bosch and the 242-litre Siemens tall models against their kitchen space, since the extra 42 litres may not be needed.

Bottom line: choose Bosch if you want a 200 to 242-litre frost-free cabinet for less, from £649 for the GSN29VWEVG up to £749 for the GSN36VWEPG. Choose Siemens if you want an inverter compressor, varioZone storage and a built-in option, starting with the GU21NVFE0G at £649.