Bosch Microwaves
Bosch makes microwaves across most of the shapes a UK kitchen actually needs, from compact 20-litre solos to 45-litre combinations that roast and grill. Compare built-in and freestanding models from UK retailers, line up the specs that matter, and see which deal lands cheapest.
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Combination Microwave • Capacity: 44 L • Power: 900 W
Solo Microwave • Capacity: 20 L • Power: 800 W
Combination Microwave • Capacity: 44 L • Power: 900 W
Solo Microwave • Capacity: 20 L • Power: 800 W
Combination Microwave • Capacity: 45 L • Power: 900 W
Solo Microwave • Capacity: 20 L • Power: 800 W
Combination Microwave • Capacity: 36 L • Power: 1000 W
Solo Microwave • Capacity: 20 L • Power: 800 W
Solo Microwave • Capacity: 20 L • Power: 800 W
Solo Microwave • Capacity: 21 L • Power: 900 W
Combination Microwave • Capacity: 45 L • Power: 900 W
Solo, grill or combination, which Bosch suits you?
Solo microwaves heat and defrost, nothing more. If the microwave is your second cooker behind a full oven, a solo Bosch in the 20-litre range covers reheating, melting, softening and steaming jobs without taking over the worktop. A grill microwave adds a top element for browning cheese on a jacket potato or crisping a sausage, useful if you want one appliance to finish food rather than just warm it. A combination microwave runs as a microwave, a grill and a small fan oven, with capacities up to 45 litres on the larger Bosch models. That is genuine second-oven territory: tray bakes, roast chicken, batch cooking when the main oven is full. Read More...
Built-in or freestanding for your kitchen?
Built-in Bosch microwaves are designed to sit flush in a tall housing unit or above a single oven, with trim kits and fascia finishes that line up with matching Bosch ovens. Measure the housing aperture before anything else, height and width to the millimetre, because a 38cm-tall compact will not fill a 45cm slot cleanly and an oversized unit will not fit at all. Freestanding Bosch models park on a worktop or shelf and need clearance on the sides and back for ventilation. They are the easier choice in a rented kitchen or if cabinetry is fixed, and they move with you.
Capacity, power and what it means in practice
Capacity decides what fits, not how fast it cooks. A 20 to 21-litre Bosch holds a dinner plate and a small casserole dish. Step up to 36, 44 or 45 litres if you want a turntable wide enough for an oven tray or a whole chicken in a combi run. Microwave power runs from 800W to 1000W in this range. An extra 100W shaves a minute off a jacket potato but matters more when you are defrosting, where uneven heating is the usual frustration. Look at grill wattage separately on combination models, that is what browns the top.
Colour and finish that earns its place
Black is the most stocked finish across Bosch microwaves and disappears against dark cabinetry. Stainless steel matches the standard built-in Bosch oven look and wipes clean fast, though fingerprints show. White suits a brighter Shaker kitchen. Black with stainless steel trim is a middle path if you want contrast without committing fully either way. Pick the finish that lines up with the oven and hob already in the run, mismatched metals age a kitchen faster than anything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
A solo only microwaves. A grill model adds a heating element above the cavity for browning and crisping. A combination microwave adds a fan oven on top of that, so it can roast, bake and grill as well as microwave. Combination is the most flexible, and the most expensive.
Only if the aperture matches. Bosch built-in microwaves come in a few standard heights, typically around 38cm for compact models and 45cm for taller combis. Measure the cabinet aperture height, width and depth before buying, and check the manufacturer's installation diagram for required ventilation gaps.
The trim, handle profile and control style on Bosch built-in microwaves are designed to align with Bosch built-in ovens from the same range. If you already have a Bosch oven in your kitchen, picking a microwave from a similar series gives the cleanest visual match. Cross-check fascia colour and handle shape on the spec sheet.
For everyday reheating and defrosting, 800W is plenty. 900W to 1000W speeds up larger portions and helps defrost more evenly, which is the job most people complain about. On combination models, the grill wattage and convection oven temperature range matter more than headline microwave wattage.
If you are short on space or budget, yes. A 44 or 45-litre combination microwave handles a roast chicken, a tray of jacket potatoes or a batch bake, then switches back to fast reheating. It will not match a full-size double oven for capacity or even browning, but it does two jobs from one cabinet slot.
The cavities are usually enamel or stainless steel and wipe clean with a damp cloth. Most Bosch models have a steam-clean or auto-clean cycle that loosens splashes before you wipe. Stainless steel exteriors show fingerprints, black hides them, white shows food splashes more than either.
Generally no. Built-in models are designed to vent through specific panels and rely on the housing for airflow and stability. Sitting one on a worktop blocks vents, voids the warranty and creates a fire risk. If you want flexibility to move it, choose a freestanding model from the start.
A 20-litre solo handles two plates of leftovers. For a family of four reheating bigger dishes or using the microwave as a back-up oven, 25 litres and up is more comfortable, with 36 to 45-litre combination models giving genuine roasting room. Check internal turntable diameter against your largest dinner plate before deciding.