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Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG review

No. 10 of 10 in our fridge freezers ranking · Updated · How we rank

Our verdict: The Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG ranks 10th of the 10 fridge freezers we compare, with 7.8 out of 10.

Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG

7.8/10

The Bosch KGE49AICAG is a 419L freestanding fridge freezer, 70cm wide and 201cm tall, with VitaFresh drawers and a 302L/117L split. It suits larger households with a wide enough gap who want low running costs.

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Why it's here

  • Class C at 163 kWh a year, the lowest running cost here
  • 302L fridge and 117L freezer with VitaFresh 0°C drawers
  • Climate class covers extended temperate to tropical
  • 38 dB(A) running noise and a long freezer hold-over in a power cut

Keep in mind

  • At 70cm wide and 201cm tall it needs a larger gap and careful delivery access
  • Low Frost, not full No Frost, so the freezer still needs occasional defrosting
  • A premium price for a model that first launched several years ago
  • No Home Connect app

Why the Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG scores 7.8

Each bar shows where it places among the 10 fridge freezers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.

  • How happy owners are10th of 10
  • How many rated it10th of 10
  • How new it is10th of 10

Why it sits behind the Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU

The Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU (7.9) beats the Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG (7.8): owners are about as happy with both, and it is the newer design.

About the Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG

The KGE49AICAG is a freestanding, freezer-at-bottom Bosch in a stainless steel finish. It measures 201cm high, 70cm wide and 65cm deep, which is 10cm wider than most 60cm units. Total capacity is 419L: 302L of fridge and 117L of freezer. It is rated C for energy at 163 kWh a year and runs at 38 dB(A).

The fridge has five shelves (two adjustable), four door bins and a bottle support grid. VitaFresh drawers hold food at around 0°C. A pull-out glass Easy Access Shelf, a Big Box drawer and LED lighting are included, and SuperCooling is there for after a big shop. The fridge and freezer have separate cooling systems and are controlled separately on a 7-segment display.

The freezer has three drawers and SuperFreezing. It is Low Frost, not Total No Frost, and Bosch lists automatic defrosting as No, so ice still builds up slowly and needs clearing now and then. Bosch quotes 20 hours of storage in a power failure. The climate class runs from extended temperate to tropical, so it copes with a cold garage or utility room. The door hinge is right reversible. There is no Home Connect app.

What owners report about the Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG

We found little owner feedback for this exact model that we could open, so this section is short. John Lewis shows a strongly positive average for the model, but its individual reviews were not readable to us.

A Trusted Reviews write-up, which we could not open in full, is quoted in search summaries as describing the freezer as very steady and the fridge temperature as a little more variable than expected. Owners elsewhere are reported to mention the size, quiet running and efficiency, though we could not read those reviews directly.

Who the Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG suits

It suits a larger household with a 70cm gap, a clear delivery route and a wish for low running costs. The 117L freezer and 20-hour power-cut hold also suit anyone who batch-cooks or buys in bulk, and the tropical climate class helps in an unheated garage or utility room.

Look elsewhere if your space is a standard 60cm slot or you want a freezer that never needs defrosting. The Hotpoint H5X 82O SX is a 59.5cm-wide Total No Frost model, and the Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU is a frost-free 59.5cm unit. Anyone wanting app control should also look elsewhere.

Questions about the Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG

Which Bosch fridge freezer is considered the best?

It depends on the space and budget. The KGE49AICAG is Bosch's 70cm-wide Series 6 pick for low running cost, at 163 kWh a year. For a narrower, frost-free Bosch, the Series 2 KGN27NWEAG is the alternative.

Is the Bosch KGE49AICAG suitable for a garage?

Yes, for temperature range. Its climate class covers extended temperate to tropical, so it is rated for a wider range of room temperatures than many fridge freezers. Check the manual for the exact limits.

Is the Bosch KGE49AICAG frost free?

No. It is Low Frost, which slows ice build-up, but Bosch lists automatic defrosting and Total No Frost as No, so the freezer needs occasional defrosting.

How long does the Bosch KGE49AICAG keep food frozen in a power cut?

Bosch quotes 20 hours of storage in a power failure. Keep the doors shut for the full time.

How big is the Bosch KGE49AICAG?

It is 201cm high, 70cm wide and 65cm deep. Packed, it measures 207.2 × 76.4 × 76.5cm, so check doorways and stairs before delivery.

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  2. 2 Hisense RB327N4WWEBest Budget 8.3 Check Price
  3. 3 Bosch Series 2 KGN27NWEAG 8.2 Check Price
  4. 4 Hotpoint H5X 82O SX 8.1 Check Price
  5. 5 Hisense RB390N4WCE 8.0 Check Price
  6. 6 Samsung RB34C600ESA/EU SpaceMax 344L 8.0 Check Price
  7. 7 Beko CSG4582S 7.9 Check Price
  8. 8 LG NatureFRESH GBV3100DPY 7.9 Check Price
  9. 9 Samsung Series 6 RB38C636DB1/EU 7.9 Check Price
  10. 10 Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAGThis review 7.8 Check Price
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The Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG on Amazon

Bosch Series 6 KGE49AICAG

The Bosch KGE49AICAG is a 419L freestanding fridge freezer, 70cm wide and 201cm tall, with VitaFresh drawers and a 302L/117L split. 7.8 out of 10.

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How we score it

Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 19 models for this guide before settling on these ten.

Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.

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