Review of the best Bosch multicooker: their capabilities, advantages and disadvantages

The multicooker is a multifunctional device that saves time. You can use it to cook dishes from the regular menu or become a full-fledged chef in your kitchen. An electrical appliance with a heating element, control and temperature sensor can replace an oven, frying pan, steamer, pressure cooker and airfryer.

The hostess does not have to purchase a microwave oven, use a stove and an oven. Stewing, frying, baking, boiling, steaming and deep-fat cooking is an incomplete list of functions that a multicooker is endowed with. Fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, cereals - an incomplete list of products, from which you can prepare an abundance of dishes. We'll talk about the best Bosch multicooker below.

Bosch

The German manufacturer Bosch is the world's largest creator and supplier of various technologies (automotive, packaging, industrial, construction), consumer goods. The company was founded over 130 years ago. The company's turnover three years ago was 70 billion euros. 440 enterprises and companies operate in 60 countries under this trademark. Appliances for living occupy a significant place in the brand's turnover.

The company began to produce multicooker in the early 2000s.

Why buy a Bosch multicooker?

There are reasons for this:

• Cooking will be under the control of an electric appliance, and you can safely go for a walk without thinking about the fact that the dish will burn. The auto-heating function will keep the food warm for several hours.
• If you are a supporter of proper nutrition, dishes in a multicooker can be cooked without fat in your own juice, or steamed. Cooked food will retain all its beneficial properties.
• No need to waste time preparing breakfast - the device can be charged in the evening and the delayed start function can be set.
• The manufacturing company values ​​its customers, therefore, in case of equipment malfunction, the product is replaced with a new one.

How to choose?

To choose the right model, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the product and read reviews on the Internet. Successful models usually have a classic appearance and color, are equipped with a convenient control panel, are powerful enough, accompanied by a large-capacity cup and many accessories necessary for work.

For a family of 3-4 people, a multicooker with a 5 liter bowl will be enough. If we take the average figures, 1.5 - 2 liters are enough for one family member. Power with such a volume must be more than 1 kW. Otherwise, you will end up with a slow cooker.

Pay attention to the coating of the bowl. Non-stick and Teflon coatings must be used and washed very carefully. The resulting scratches can be unsafe for your health, and the food will start to burn. The service life of such bowls is 2 - 3 years, sometimes up to 5 years, if the coating is made in several layers. Next, the bowl must be changed. Ceramic bowls are more durable if they are not dropped. Ceramics is too fragile material, it costs an order of magnitude more. Thus, each material has advantages and disadvantages.

When buying a multicooker, you need to pay attention to the safety of devices and the presence of a detachable power cord. Or there must be a button to completely disconnect the device from the electrical network.

The valve on the lid must be easily removable so that it can be washed after each end of a cooking program.

Smells tend to be absorbed into the walls of the multicooker.

The ideal model should be equipped with a water trap in the form of a transparent glass on the back. Unfortunately, Bosch models do not have a condensation cup.

Rating of quality Bosch multicooker in 2020

The Bosch AutoCook Series delivers a finished meal at the touch of a button. Cooking instructions appear on the digital display as text. The multicooker is equipped with several heating elements on the sides of the body and at the bottom, which allows you to evenly heat food in the cooking bowl without heating the body and the bowl itself. All the latest Bosch models are built according to the above scheme and work with induction heating. In chain stores, you can find 3 - 5 models that are in demand among customers and are of excellent quality. Let's analyze the main characteristics and make the top 6.

Bosch MUC22B42RU

At the bottom of the top is an inexpensive black model, with a 5 liter bowl, equipped with 16 programs. The bowl is made of non-stick coated material. The multicooker will help to cope with the preparation of milk porridge and crumbly cereals from various cereals. For people suffering from stomach and pancreatic problems, there is the possibility of steaming dishes using a special container. Two levels allow you to cook meat or fish and a side dish in it at the same time. Boil soup, cabbage soup, broth, cook pasta or boil jellied meat, pamper yourself with pilaf and stewed vegetables, fry cutlets and french fries - the multicooker will take over these functions and will become an excellent assistant to every housewife. Lovers of yoghurt or delicious baked goods will not stop using Bosch appliances in the kitchen.

The product can be carried by the handle.

The digital display and control panel are conveniently located on top of the plastic case. Management - touch. The outer cover has an opening button, the inner cover is removable. 3D heating ensures an even distribution of heat throughout the entire bowl for excellent heating and cooking. After the automatic switch-off, food can be kept at 40 ° C for up to 10 hours thanks to the “heating” function. Dimensions: 28x26x38 cm. Power is 900 watts. The set includes many additional accessories: a steam two-level container; tongs to remove the cup; instruction. There is also a deep fryer grate; the spoon; book for writing recipes. There is no measuring cup and container for collecting condensate, but this does not prevent the model from being popular among users of Bosch equipment.

The price varies: 7 600 - 11 990 rubles.

• pleasant appearance;
• multifunctionality;
• high-quality assembly;
• the presence of a temperature and time regulator;
• excellent equipment;
• acceptable price;
• the possibility of delaying the start of cooking.

• short cord
• lack of some useful little things in the package;
• the start of cooking can be postponed only by half a day (12 hours).

Bosch MUC48B68RU

The next step of the pedestal - 5th place - was taken by the expensive model of the Bosch MUC48B68RU multicooker. With the help of an electric appliance, you can cook a lot of different dishes using 48 auto modes. An electronically controlled digital display will help the hostess. The composition includes a Teflon bowl; capacity - 5 liters. The coating has improved non-stick properties and is easy to clean without chemicals. Careful attitude to the product and the use of wooden and silicone spatulas will relieve Teflon from scratches, and it will serve for 3 years. The set consists of a measuring cup, spatula, forceps; frying baskets; steamer container; recipe books.

The induction coil prevents even the most difficult foods from burning. The heating element is located at the bottom and side, ensuring smooth heating of food from all sides. The power of the heating elements is within 1200 W. After using the device, the power cord can be disconnected and stored separately.

In a slow cooker, you can cook both simple rice and pilaf; bake bread; brew yogurt; stew or roast vegetables in your own juice, as well as basic recipes with meat and fish. Functions for making jam and jellied meat serve as an addition. There is a possibility of entering two programs into the device memory. Temperature heating is automatically maintained up to 40 degrees. Indications of the operating mode and cooking time are set. The product is locked by pressing keys in a special combination. This allows you to protect the device from children in order to avoid damage and program malfunction. Removable inner lid for easy maintenance. The dimensions of the multicooker are 26x28x38 cm.

The cost of Bosch MUC48B68RU is 21,990 rubles.

• there is induction heating;
• support for a large number of programs;
• blocking the device from misuse.

• no pressure cooker function;
• average power of the model;
• the bowl is made without handles;
• high price.

Bosch MUC24B64

The 4th place is taken by the Bosch MUC24B64 model. The 16 programs work in three modes: long, medium and short. There is a mode for fine tuning the temperature. The peculiarity of the multicooker is the presence of programs for manual adjustment in the amount of 19 pieces. The ceramic 5 liter bowl is more scratch resistant than a Teflon coated one. But there is a drawback - the material is fragile, more expensive and short-lived if the dishes are not used carefully. The bowl can be easily cleaned using a brush and dishwashing detergent. In order not to adjust the temperature and time, you can write constant modes to the device's memory, which can memorize 2 recipes. This will save time. The power of the MUC24B64 multicooker is 900 W.

10 300 - 12 990 rubles - the cost of the model in different stores.

• availability of the necessary modes and programs;
• stylish design;
• acceptable price;
• excellent ergonomics;
• availability of induction heating technology;
• large equipment.

• lack of handles on the bowl;
• constant fogging of the viewing window;
• fragile bowl.

Bosch MUC48W68

The induction multifunctional product, capable of preparing 100 types of different dishes, ranks third among the best. Electronic control is designed for 48 programs, with the help of which you can cook cheeses and fondues, cereals, soups, stew or fry food, bake a pie, bread. The device is equipped with a recipe memory function. Additional features include a delayed start, a time regulator for cooking. For uniform heating, 3D induction heating is provided.

In case of a sudden power outage, the multicooker will continue to work according to the set program until it is completely finished. The materials used to create the product are BPA-free, which makes the device environmentally friendly when preparing food. The 5 L bowl is Teflon coated. It can be washed in the dishwasher, but without chemicals. The power of the model is 1200 W, overall dimensions are 31.5x29x42.5 cm. As standard, the Bosch MUC48W68 multicooker comes with a measuring cup, deep fryer, two-level container, spatula, spoon.

Shops offer to purchase a model for 17,450-23,600 rubles.

• multifunctionality;
• attractive appearance and color;
• induction 3D heating;
• the presence of a child lock;
• the ability to create your own experimental recipes and dishes;
• all elements of the product are safe for products.

• there is no bowl with condensate collection;
• high price;
• short service life of the teflon coating of the bowl, which will have to be replaced after three years;
• there is no pressure cooker function;
• not suitable for all baked dishes, since the maximum temperature is 160 degrees.

Bosch MUC28B64

2nd place - an ergonomic multicooker with many functions. 3D heating technology, memorizing two programs in memory, multi-cook with precise settings are part of the model's capabilities. Ceramic bowl for 4 liters, electronic control system, delayed cooking time and other features are similar to the rest of the Bosch multicooker models. On-screen text prompts and time and temperature adjustments are special features of the device. A medium-power multicooker - 900 W, with a silver body and black finish has small dimensions: 28x26x38 cm.

Product price: 13 600 - 15 900 rubles.

• multifunctionality;
• a large number of programs;
• induction heating;
• ease of management;
• good equipment at an average price.

• no moisture collector;
• small bowl;
• the viewing window constantly sweats;
• lack of handles on the bowl.

Bosch MUC88B68

The multicooker-pressure cooker took the position of the leader in the ranking of the best devices. The main set of 50 programs has been implemented. Two favorite and frequently used recipes can be stored in the device memory. The heating system is equipped with a high and low pressure cooking mode and without it. The delayed start function allows you to select the desired cooking time, the maximum time is 19 hours. Precise setting of the temperature and time regime makes it possible to achieve the desired degree of cooking of certain dishes. Automatic release of pressure after the end of the program, automatic activation of the heating mode, sound indication of the end time are additional features of the machine. There is a convenient carrying handle on the body.

The touch control panel on the lid is a little inconveniently located. If it becomes necessary to cook food in an open bowl, the panel is not visible to the hostess. The second minus - the bowl lid is removed only after certain manipulations associated with removing the valve and unscrewing the nut, so it is inconvenient to wash it from grease and dirt. The bowl is made with a ceramic coating, the capacity of the bowl is 5 liters, the power of the heating elements is 1.2 kW. Fast half-minute heating of the cup to working temperature and fast food preparation are the main advantages of the model.

17 195 - 22 890 rubles - this price range is offered to the attention of the buyer.

• excellent functionality;
• stylish design;
• reliability and good build quality;
• compactness;
• induction heating of food;
• maximum complete set;
• an interesting book with recipes.

• inconvenient location of the control panel;
• non-removable cover;
• no container for condensate;
• does not have a switch for complete disconnection from the network.

Output

Ranking place	Model	Power consumption, W	Number of programs	Bowl volume, l	Bowl cover	Price, thousand rubles
6	MUC22B42RU	900	16	5	non-stick	7,6-11,9
5	MUC48B68RU	1200	48	5	teflon	21.9
4	MUC24B64	900	16	5	ceramics	10,3-12,9
3	MUC48W68	1200	48	5	teflon	17,45-23,6
2	MUC28B64	900	48	4	ceramics	13,6-15,9
1	MUC88B68	1200	50	5	ceramics	17,2-22,8

The Bosch brand has long been popular with home appliance users. Products are interesting, functional, well-assembled and rarely have a factory defect. The general pros and cons of the Bosch multicooker offered in 2018 are summarized as follows.

• high-quality assembly;
• reliability;
• excellent functionality;
• stylish design;
• the presence of a child lock;
• the use of environmentally friendly materials in the manufacture of electrical appliances;
• availability of 3D induction heating technology;
• the most necessary complete set of goods.

• a small selection of models on the market;
• there is no container for collecting condensate on all models;
• bowls without handles;
• rather high price for products.