BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent Reviews
Review score: 8.4 / 10 – Updated November, 2024
Latest Price: £580
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Overall Customer Rating
8.4 average based on 127 reviews.
How customers rate BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent
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BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent features
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BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent
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Manufacturer’s guarantee
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2 years |
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Energy efficiency rating
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A+ |
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Annual energy consumption
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276 kWh |
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Fridge / Freezer split
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70 / 30 |
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Fridge / Freezer configuration
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– Fridge top |
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Total gross capacity
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294 litres |
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Total storage capacity
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277 litres |
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Storage volume
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– Fridge: 217 litres |
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Suitable for outbuildings
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No |
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Climate class
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SN – ST |
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Optimum ambient temperature range
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10 – 38°C |
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Noise level
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40 dB(A) |
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Colour / Finish
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White |
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Number of shelves
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5 |
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Number of salad crispers
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1 |
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Number of door compartments
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5 |
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Interior light
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No |
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Shelves
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Safety glass |
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Adjustable shelves
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Yes |
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Fridge gross capacity
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222 litres |
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Fridge auto-defrost
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Yes |
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Fast chill function
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No |
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Compartments
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Drawers x 3 |
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Clear drawer fronts
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Yes |
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Interior light
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No |
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Freezer gross capacity
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72 litres |
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Freezer star rating
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**** |
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Defrosting
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No |
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Fast freeze function
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No |
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Power failure safe-storage time
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13 hours |
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Controls
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No |
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Digital display
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No |
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Thermostat
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Single |
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Temperature warning
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No |
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Open door warning
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No |
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CFC free
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Yes |
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HFC free
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Yes |
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Door
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Reversible door – hinged on right. Please consult our Knowhow team or a qualified installation expert to carry out door reversal – select door reversal service when adding product to basket. |
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Rear panel material
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Other |
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Hinge type
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Door panel mounts on appliance door with sliders |
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Flat back design
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No |
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Box contents
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– Bosch Serie 2 KIV38X22GB Integrated 70/30 Fridge Freezer |
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Dimensions
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1772 x 541 x 545 mm (H x W x D) |
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Recess dimensions
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1775 x 562 x 550 mm (H x W x D) |
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Weight
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59.29 kg |
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Price
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£580 |
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Number of Reviews
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127 |
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Review Score
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8.4 / 10 Average score in category: 8.8 / 10 |
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Quality
As with any electrical items, it’s particularly important to study the quality of a product before you buy it. This is especially important for Fridge freezers. But when we’re buying online, what can be done to get an idea of a product’s quality?
Our first area to study is normally the features. We’ve given a full list of features for BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent above. This should give you a good idea of how good the product is in terms of features and functionality.
You’re also going to want to know how durable the product is, so here we’d advise taking a look at the materials that the Fridge freezers are made from.
There is also a lot of benefit in checking out the brand of the Fridge freezers. Some brands are known for manufacturing much better quality products. As I’m sure you’re aware, brands like Bosch are really well respected for making great Fridge freezers.
It’s also important to have a good idea of your expectations in terms of quality too. You may not actually be looking for the best quality product if your main goal is to get cheap Fridge freezers. So spend some time considering what’s important to you and think about the areas that you’d be happy to compromise or not.
Comparing Prices
That leads us nicely into price, where we’re going to spend some time looking at the price of BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent and seeing how that compares to other Fridge freezers and also looking at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products from Bosch.
It’s really good at this stage to spend some time just getting an idea of the sort of price you can expect to pay for your Fridge freezers. When you’re spent a bit of time looking at the prices, consider setting yourself a budget.
Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford.
The price that we found BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent cheapest in our most recent search was at Currys and cost just £580.
Customers are obviously impressed with the value of BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent as they’ve rated it in terms of value for money at: 8 out of 10.
How much do Fridge freezers cost on average?
We searched for all of the Fridge freezers that we could find at Currys. In total we found 125 different products available.
The average price of Fridge freezers was £790.62, which makes BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent below average in terms of price.
We also thought it would be useful for you to know how much the price of Fridge freezers can vary. Of the 125 products we found, the lowest cost that we found was £149.99 and the highest price we saw was £3799.00.
In the Fridge freezers category, 63 products cost more than BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent and 61 cost less.
How much are Bosch Fridge freezers?
Next up we thought it would be useful to narrow down our search a bit more and only look at Fridge freezers made by Bosch. We managed to find 11 options at Currys.
The average price of these 11 products was £667.36. With the cheapest coming in at £449.99 and most expensive currently showing as £999.00. Based on this price analysis it shows that BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent is below average against other Bosch Fridge freezers.
BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent Reviews
Reviews are without question your best piece of information when researching a product to buy online. We love customer reviews especially, as they’re not incentivised and just written by genuine customers.
We also love customer reviews because many of them will be from customers who have been using the product for some time. We found 127 reviews for . So we’d strongly recommend you head over there and take the time to read plenty of the reviews to get a real feel for whether BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent is just what you’re after.
BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent has a customer review score of 8.7 and our review score is 8.2 out of 10. The average review score in the Fridge freezers category is 8.8 with an average of 220 reviews for each product. The average customer review score for products from Bosch is 8.6 based on an average of 126 reviews per product. So you’re definitely going to be in safe hands if you do choose to buy BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent
The other useful source of reviews is expert reviews. Whilst these won’t give you as much user feedback as the customer reviews, it does mean that you’re getting some expert opinions on the Fridge freezers. Companies like TechRadar are really well known for providing great reviews.
It’s also worth exploring other product options and reading their reviews. Just some of the products that we liked are BOSCH Serie 2 KGN34NLEAG 50/50 Fridge Freezer reviews, BOSCH KGV36VW32G Fridge Freezer reviews or BOSCH Serie 2 KGN34NWEAG 50/50 Fridge Freezer reviews. Or something a little different could be a product like ESSENTIALS C50BW16 Fridge Freezer reviews or even ESSENTIALS CE55CW18 50/50 Fridge Freezer reviews.
Buying Bosch branded products
Brand, as mentioned earlier, is another really important factor to consider for buying Fridge freezers.
It looks like you’ve already got some idea of the sort of product you’re inserted in, as you’ve landed on this BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent review. However, if you do want to consider other brands just make sure you spend some time reading lots of reviews. If you decide to stick to Bosch then you’ll not be disappointed, judging by the customer reviews.
YouTube Video of BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent
Another fantastic source of information and great for reviews is video content. Below we’ve run a search for BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent on YouTube if you wanted to check out some of the video reviews that may have been created by customers or expert reviewers.
Summary
Based on the amazing reviews shown at the top of this review, we’re really impressed with BOSCH KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer, Transparent and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as one of the top options if you’re looking to buy Fridge freezers. This is only highlighted by the great customer reviews and our review score of 8.2/10 overall.
All that’s left now is for you to head over to Currys to check out the 127 customer reviews. Simply hit the green button at the bottom of your screen to start.
Further product details
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- Product ID 1: 3083700491
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- Product ID 2: 21831993
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- Brand: Bosch
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- Model number: KIV38X22GB
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- RRP: £599
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- EAN: 4242002763200
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- Description: Boasting a host of practical and convenient features, the Bosch Serie 2 KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer is the ideal way to keep food stored safely in a modern fitted kitchen.Plenty of spaceOffering plenty of refrigeration space, this integrated appliance provides a kitchen with up to 217 litres of fridge space and a further 60 litres of freezer storage.Split into a 70/30 configuration, the fridge section comprises of 5 adjustable safety glass shelves, 5 extra deep door balconies and a salad crisper. An auto defrost system in the KIV38X22GB prevents any ice build up and the salad drawer has a rippled base, which helps to protect produce from condensation.Convenient freezingThe 4-star freezer is made up of three clear-fronted drawers. A 13 hour power-failure time helps keep your food safe in the event of a power cut and the transparent drawers make it easy to locate any required items of food.Coming with an A+ energy efficiency rating and a 2 year manufacturer’s guarantee, the Bosch Serie 2 KIV38X22GB Integrated Fridge Freezer is a flexible storage solution that is a great choice for any fitted kitchen.___________________________________________________________________________PLEASE NOTE:Use in outbuildings: This refrigerator is not designed to be used in an outbuilding – both your food and the appliance can be damaged. Do not use it in any unheated area.Reversible door hinges: This refrigerator has a reversible door and may require a specialist kit for door reversal – please consult with installation experts such as our Knowhow team to carry out door reversal, and check whether the product includes any necessary kit equipment before buying.
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