Customer reviews from bosch-home.com
Bosch - 500 Series 1.6 Cu. Ft. Built-In Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
3.9
(208 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 208 reviews
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
16
1 Star
26
72%of customers recommend this product.
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92 out of
128)
Customer Reviews for Bosch - 500 Series 1.6 Cu. Ft. Built-In Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
4
Good but overpriced
on November 13, 2025
Posted by: Robb
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The microwave is part of an over/under stove combo. It looks great and works well. We recently had to replace the original microwave (5 years old) and wanted to keep the look. I thought 5 years wasn't a very impressive lifespan for a microwave. Also, as the middle of the road version (500 series), it was about 10x more expensive than a comparable countertop microwave.
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
5
Impressive Experience
on December 1, 2025
Posted by: Tymo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this unit right before thanksgiving as I had a 20 year GE unit go out and no part available. I was rather nervous and lost sleep for a few nights. The unit was delivered and installed the day before thanksgiving and it is beautiful. The day of Thanksgiving I roasted my turkey and as that was sitting I was able to bake 2 9x13 pans, 1 9x9 pan, 1 sheet pan of roasted potatos with room to spare. This oven has more space than my previous unit. The unit is quiet and gives me everything I can expect and more. The microwave is also quiet and heats/melts/defrosts perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
5
500 Series Built-In Microwave Oven
on December 13, 2025
Posted by: Kim C
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall the microwave works well. We like the 30 second feature.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Extremely Happy
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: TyRaq721
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We had to replace our built in microwave so decided to replace both the microwave and oven. There are so many options out there but we ended up choosing the Bosch 500 Series. Of course we were nervous about this unit as we had a reliable unit for 20 years. The next day after install was Thanksgiving and wow, this unit blew away all my expectations. I was able to cook everything at one time which I could not do with my old unit. I then did all my Christmas baking 2 weeks later and wow, this made my job much easier to bake more sheets of cookies at one time. I am extremely happy with my choice of Bosch.
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Product
on January 19, 2026
Posted by: Uttasarga
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Most owners appreciate this unit for everyday cooking, reheating, and defrosting — especially in kitchens where built-in appliances contribute to a cohesive, upscale look
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Microwave and Oven
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Sammon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Though the original installer sent by our appliance store had not idea how to install these properly and installed them wrong, one it was installed correclty, both th emicorwave and the oven have been great. Very veratile. Great temperature control in the oven. Nice control panels. Excellent featues.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Quiet Beeps and Noisy
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: DoubleG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have been using our new Microwave-Wall Oven Combo for about 6 weeks. We bought this to replace an ~15 year old Bosch Wall Oven combo when the microwave crapped out. Our intention of sticking with a Bosch unit was to get a very similar size combo oven to avoid any cabinet rework. Although the spec information for the new oven showed it would be the same size, it actually turned out to be 2 inches shorter, so we now have a gap at the bottom after placing the unit on boards to raise it to avoid a gap at the top.
Functionally, both the microwave and oven units work as you expect. We do like the physical knobs to set the oven (bake/broil/convention and temperature) - I considered this a good selling point. The digital displays are clear and intiutive. However, a few things to note that may make you think twice about buying this product:
1) the unit is noisey when the oven is on. There is an exterior fan that runs and is very noticeable from a noise prespective and you feel it when you're close to the unit. We didn't have this in our previous Bosch unit so we are somewhat annoyed having to listen to it when using the oven.
2) this unit does take some time to heat up, and it doesn't have a fast pre-heat mode.
3) when using the microwave, the beep/alarm to signal that it's done is too too quiet. It comes with a setting to adjust the beep, but even on the loudest setting, it is very difficult to hear. (others have noted this as well).
4) the microwave door opens like an oven door. So for short people, they may have trouble reaching in the unit, especially to clean it. Unfortunately other brands have chosen to go with this type of door opening as well. Why?
5) the unit is NOT fingerprint resistant. This really surprised us and we're disappointed in Bosch on this, especially given the cost of the unit.
1) the unit is noisey when the oven is on. There is an exterior fan that runs and is very noticeable from a noise prespective and you feel it when you're close to the unit. We didn't have this in our previous Bosch unit so we are somewhat annoyed having to listen to it when using the oven.
2) this unit does take some time to heat up, and it doesn't have a fast pre-heat mode.
3) when using the microwave, the beep/alarm to signal that it's done is too too quiet. It comes with a setting to adjust the beep, but even on the loudest setting, it is very difficult to hear. (others have noted this as well).
4) the microwave door opens like an oven door. So for short people, they may have trouble reaching in the unit, especially to clean it. Unfortunately other brands have chosen to go with this type of door opening as well. Why?
5) the unit is NOT fingerprint resistant. This really surprised us and we're disappointed in Bosch on this, especially given the cost of the unit.
Overall, for the price we paid and now knowing what we do know, I probably would have gone with a less expense brand.
Written by a customer while visiting bosch-home.com
Customer Rating
1
Buyer Beware
on March 25, 2026
Posted by: Thomas
We first got one of these durring a kitchen remodel in 2019, by 2020 the unit's display was dimming and the wave guard was failing and they replaced the entire unit under warranty. Then on the replacement unit the wave guard failed in 2023 and the screen was dimming, and now I have just had to replace the fuse inside it twice and the door switches. This is a poorly designed product with low quality parts that will fail and I would highly recomend not buying one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from bosch-home.comBy TM, CS, March 30, 2026
Hi, thank you for taking the time to submit this review. We apologize for the difficulties you are experiencing with your appliance. Our team understands how disappointing out-of-warranty repairs can be and we apologize for any inconvenience. Your input is invaluable to us and we appreciate you reaching out. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Customer Support team by calling 1-800-944-2904. Thank you.
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