Bosch Series 2 800W Freestanding Microwave - Stainless steel vs Series 4 BFL523MS0B 800W Built-in Microwave Oven with AutoPilot 7 — Comparison
The Bosch FFL023MS2B Series 2 800W Freestanding Microwave - Stainless steel costs £240 less. Key differences: Auto Cook: No vs Yes; Control Type: Rotary Dial & Membrane Keys vs Rotary dial, Touch controls; Power: 800 vs 800W; Stainless Steel Interior: No vs Yes.
What reviewers say
Bosch FFL023MS2B
Based on 45 verified buyer reviews
- Simple, uncomplicated controls that are quick to learn
- Compact and attractive, good for small kitchens
- Heats food quickly and powerfully for everyday use
- End-of-cycle beeps are repeated and hard to change
- Door opening is set for right-handed people
- Push buttons hard to press, with only full power on some units
Sources: AO, bosch-home.co.uk, barlows-electrical.co.uk, appliancesdirect.co.uk
| Specification | Bosch FFL023MS2B | Bosch Series BFL523MS0B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £389 |
| Brand | Bosch | Bosch |
| Auto Cook | No | Yes |
| Capacity | 20 | 20 |
| Colour | Stainless Steel | — |
| Control Type | Rotary Dial & Membrane Keys | Rotary dial, Touch controls |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Microwave Type | Standard | Standard |
| Power | 800 | 800W |
| Power Levels | 5 | 5 |
| Smart | No | No |
| Stainless Steel Interior | No | Yes |
| Steam | No | — |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Built In Microwave Colour | — | Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Preheat Programmes | No | No |
| Programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Time Programmes | Yes | Yes |
| Depth in mm | 34.5 | 317 |
| Height in mm | 26 | 382 |
| Weight in kg | 14 | — |
| Width in mm | 44.2 | 594 |
| Depth | — | 399mm and below |
| Height | — | 399mm and below |
| Width | — | 501mm and above |