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Bosch

Good8/10

German engineering group whose home appliances are made by its wholly owned subsidiary BSH Hausgeräte.

Founded: 1886
From: Germany
HQ: Gerlingen, Germany
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Germany and elsewhere in Europe, plus China, Turkey and others

www.bosch.com

Washing machine

Good8/10Mid-range

Bosch front loaders are regularly recommended by CHOICE, Which? and other testers for cleaning, efficiency and dependability. They are plain rather than flashy but well built. A strong all-rounder in most markets.

Good at

Excellent wash and rinse results in lab tests
i-DOS automatic detergent dosing on upper models
Solid build and good long-term reliability
Quiet, efficient front loaders

Weak at

Long default cycles on eco programmes
Premium Series 8 models cost close to Miele

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In United States: Only 24-inch compact washers are sold in the US.

Series 4Series 6Series 8300/500 Series compact (US)

Best for: buyers wanting a dependable European front loader

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Washing machine brands in United States

Bosch is #2 of 9, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	MieleGermany	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	BoschGermany	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	LGSouth Korea	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	GE AppliancesUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	SamsungSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	ElectroluxSweden	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	Speed QueenUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
8	MideaChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
9	WhirlpoolUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.