Deciding on whether to buy a product like BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave or perhaps BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave vs BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave

BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave specs

BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave
BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave specs

BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave
Type: Built-in solo microwave

Type: Built-in solo microwave

Maximum microwave power: 800 W

Maximum microwave power: 900 W

Turntable diameter: 255 mm

Turntable diameter: 315 mm

COOKING COMPARTMENT

COOKING COMPARTMENT

Capacity: 20 litres

Capacity: 25 litres

Cavity material: Stainless steel

Cavity material: Stainless steel

FUNCTIONS

FUNCTIONS

Cooking modes: Defrost

Cooking modes: Defrost

Auto cooking programs: 7 auto cook programs

Auto cooking programs: 7 auto cook programs

Auto defrost programs: 4 auto defrost programs

Auto defrost programs: 4 auto defrost programs

Number of power levels: 5

Number of power levels: 5

Internal light: Yes

Internal light: No

Controls: Touch & dial

Controls: Touch & dial

Digital display: LED

Digital display: LED

Clock timer: Yes

Clock timer: Yes

Maximum countdown on timer: 99 minutes

Maximum countdown on timer: 99 minutes

Inverter technology: Yes

GENERAL

GENERAL

Professional installation: Please note this product should be installed by a qualified engineer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.

Professional installation: Please note this product should be installed by a qualified engineer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.

Door hinge location: Hinged on left

Door hinge location: Hinged on left

Cord length: 1.3 m

Cord length: 1.3 m

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Bosch BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave
– Turntable x 1

Box contents: – Bosch BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave
– Turntable x 1

Internal dimensions: 208 x 328 x 369 mm (H x W x D)

Internal dimensions: 201 x 308 x 282 mm (H x W x D)

External dimensions: 382 x 594 x 388 mm (H x W x D)

External dimensions: 382 x 594 x 317 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 470 x 460 x 660 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 440 x 390 x 660 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 18 kg

Weight: 16 kg

Boxed weight: 20 kg

Boxed weight: 18 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £319

Price: £389

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave or BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 1195 products in the same category as BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave, which is the Microwaves category. Of these 1195 products the average price was £966.67, the most expensive was £5599 and the cheapest was just £4.97. We then looked at the price of the 1195 in the same as the BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave, which of course the average was £966.67, top price was £5599 and cheapest £4.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Bosch and Bosch, the average was £515.66 for Bosch, £515.66 for Bosch. The max for each was £1715/£1715 and minimum was £54.99/£54.99

Price analysis of BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave

Price analysis of BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave

  • BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 800 W
  • Capacity: 20 litres
  • Inverter technology
  • 7 auto cooking programs
  • Turntable diameter: 255 mm
  • Top features: – Pre-set automatic programs offer perfect cooking results – Five power levels offer precision when defrosting and reheating – Contemporary design saves space, while looking great in modern kitchens Pre-set automatic programs Make dishes that tastes just as great in the microwave as your oven with the Bosch BEL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave. With a choice of seven auto cook programs, you won’t have to rely on guesswork to get the perfect result when you’re cooking for the family. Simply select the preset, and let your microwave take care of dinner. And with inverter technology, you can be sure the base of your dish is as thoroughly cooked as the top. 5 power levels The BEL523MB0B features five power levels, so whether you’re defrosting frozen food or reheating leftovers from the night before, you’ll get the best results. Contemporary design You won’t need to sacrifice counter space to make room for the BEL523MB0B. It’s designed to integrate into your kitchen units, so your kitchen remains just as spacious. And with the combination of a minimalist black front and stainless steel interior, it adds a touch of style to modern kitchens, as well as practicality.AccessoriesLiven up your microwave cooking with our range of microwave-safe accessories. Whether you need to warm up your soup for lunch or steam rice and vegetables for dinner, you’ll find something to help you create exciting meals in your microwave.
  • Product codes: 4242005039128
  • BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 900 W
  • Capacity: 25 litres
  • 7 auto cooking programs
  • Turntable diameter: 315 mm
  • Top features: – Save time defrosting, re-heating and cooking your favourite meals – Electronic door opening makes it easy to access – LED display control so you can use your oven easily Save timeGet cooking with the Bosch BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave. You can save time defrosting your favourite meals or simply heating up some leftovers. With a 31.5 cm turntable, you can fit your standard dinner plates and more inside your microwave, perfect if you need to reheat a plate of food.Electronic door openingFeaturing an electronic door, all you have to do is press the button to open the door.With Inverter technology, you’ll be able to cook just right even on lower settings making it more efficent than other microwaves.LED displayWith an LED display, you’ll be able to select your favourite cooking programs and see the countdown on the timer. Simply pop in your yummy dessert and watch it cook to perfection.Get your accessoriesLiven up your microwave cooking with our range of microwave-safe accessories. Whether you need to warm up your soup for lunch or steam rice and vegetables for dinner, you’ll find something to help you create exciting meals in your microwave.
  • Product codes: 4242005066308

What’s better BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave or BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave?

There are obviously a number of differences between BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave and BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £319 cost of BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave is closer to the expectation you had than the £389 pricep point of BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave and BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas BOSCH BFL553MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Microwaves as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



BOSCH BFL523MB0B Built-in Solo Microwave



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