Bosch American fridge freezers come from the Series 4, Series 6 and Series 8 lines. All are freestanding and about 90 to 91 cm wide. They suit households that need much more space than a standard fridge freezer gives: the fridge holds roughly 370 to 405 litres and the freezer around 170 to 200 litres. Every model defrosts automatically, and several are listed as No Frost, so ice shouldn't build up in the freezer.

The main choice is the door layout. The Series 6 side-by-side design puts the fridge and freezer next to each other behind two tall doors, and has a brushed steel anti-fingerprint finish. The other models are French door designs with the fridge on top, so fresh food sits at eye level and the frozen food is in the drawers or doors below. Plumbing matters too. Some models have an ice maker and a dispenser that needs a mains water supply, while at least one is non-plumbed and only needs a plug socket. Several are internet connected, and some name Home Connect, which lets you check and change settings from your phone. The Series 4 model sits on wheels, which makes it easier to pull out for cleaning.

Noise levels run from 38 to 42 dB, and all the models carry an E energy rating. That means layout, plumbing and finish are what really separate them. Start by checking whether there's a water supply where the fridge will stand. Then decide between side-by-side and fridge-on-top doors, and choose stainless steel or metallic silver. You'll find the same models under Bosch freestanding American fridge freezers, or you can browse the wider Bosch refrigeration range.