Appliance Reviews

My husband bought me this kettle for Christmas because it matches the coffeemaker and blender I purchased for him a couple of years ago. As an avid tea drinker, I admittedly have many water kettles, including several stovetop models and a Russell Hobbs electric model, so I didn't think I needed another kettle. I was wrong.

This kettle is so much easier to use than my Russell Hobbs. The biggest difference between this kettle and my others is that the handle is on the side of the kettle rather than on top, so the steam doesn't burn my hand when I pick it up. Why didn't someone think of this sooner?

My RH kettle has a shiny finish, which really shows fingerprints, while this kettle has a brushed finish that hides fingerprints.

Sometimes I couldn't tell if my RH kettle was on or off because of how the switch on the handle works but this Bosch kettle has a simple red button on top with a light to tell you when it's on and when it's finished heating. It also sits directly and firmly onto it's base whereas sometimes my RH kettle wasn't sitting flat on it's base and I didn't even realize it until I came back to find the water wasn't heated. The Bosch kettle is also easier to clean because the heating element is entirely enclosed instead of sitting in the bottom of the kettle.

I had to pick up my RH kettle and remove the lid to see how much water was left in it but with the Bosch I can just glance at the water level indicator. And when I need to add water, the Bosch is easier to fill thanks to the auto-open lid button.

This may be the first time I've ever given something a five-star rating but I can't think of anything I don't love about this kettle, except maybe the price:-)

After my wife and I were introduced to Kona coffee in Hawaii, we were hooked! So now we have to grind our own coffee every day, and we had to get a coffee grinder. After reading the reviews, we settled on this little Bosch grinder. Since we only drink a cup apiece each day (that Kona coffee is sure expensive!) we only wanted a small one. It only takes five seconds to grind the coffee for each pot, and it works great every time. Quiet, reliable, and at a great price, it's hard to beat!

I went with a Bosch grinder based on my experience with Bosch products in the automotive industry. Their magnetic drive electric water pumps are one of the best auxiliary pumps you can find and in general their products that rely on motors/electronics are dependable.

This grinder has a slanted reservoir plate so that the beans rattle around as they get hit by the grinder blades. What this means is that 3 oz of hard beans become pulverized into dust within a few seconds.

What makes this grinder better than the rest is the fact it's QUIET. The only thing making more noise than the motor is the sound of the beans rattling around right before they're ground.

The safety mechanism is quite reliable. In order to activate the grinder, you hold down the black button built into the lid. If the lid isn't on the machine, the chances of you accidentally turning it on and cutting off a finger or two are significantly reduced, if not eliminated.

Overall I give this grinder 5 stars and I highly recommend going with this unit if you do not have a grinder already, OR if you wish to upgrade to a better unit.

I have had this for four years now and it works great! When a coffee fanatics told me that he didn't like blade grinders, I tried a burr grinder but found the grind quality and taste indistinguishable from my Bosch grinder. This model is well built and designed. Highly recommended!

This is a beautiful product in every way, The price is a problem. Just surf Europe and Asia and it averages about 200.00 USD Converted. Why is Bosch charging us in the US 100.00 to 150.00 more? It sours the whole experience! Elsewhere it is distributed BY Siemens.

I purchased this blender for my husband, along with the coffee maker, because I thought he'd appreciate the Porsche design and he does. We actually needed a new blender, so I didn't just buy the Bosch for its looks. This blender does a fine job of crushing ice for margaritas. The dark purple pouring spout looks a little bluish, but the brushed stainless truly stays free of fingerprints (unlike my larger stainless appliances). If you want a powerful motor and you really appreciate the look of this blender, then its worth the money.

This is a real beauty of a blender with its sleek, cutting edge design by Porsche. Its streamlined shape and brushed aluminum exterior reduce other blenders to over-the-hill divas.

However, the familiar saw, "looks aren't everything" aptly applies to this Bosch product because it's not only handsome but powerful and reliable. It crushes ice before you can reach for the glasses, and purees in a wink.

Stainless steel blades afford fine and uniform chopping (superb for salsa), and the 6-cup capacity is generous yet convenient. It comes equipped with a 450 watt motor and a full one-year warranty. We like the cord can be wound up and disappear beneath the base, and the nifty control buttons that pop out with a push and retract with a gentle fingertip nudge.
Yes, a Bosch blender is an investment but a wise one for not only gourmet cooks but also for those who appreciate quality and serviceability, as it is unique in both design and performance.

- Gail Cooke