Most people will always look at Jenn-Air and Bosch and immediately ask which is better. Jenn-Air and Bosch are arguably the best affordable luxury brand in the market. They are both worthwhile and both have their competences.
So the answer depends on what you want...
Let's look at the packages:
Jenn-Air vs Bosch...
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Jenn-Air Stainless Steel Kitchen Package: $4,549 |
Bosch Stainless Steel Kitchen Package: $3,249 |
The Companies:
Jenn-Air was an independent company until the late 80s when it was purchased by Maytag, who was purchased by Whirlpool. It languished until 2009 and has recently became aggressive with new products and rebate promotions. The strength of the line is cooking, especially slide-ins and pro ranges.
Bosch burst on the scene in the 90s with the worlds quietest and most efficient dishwasher. They added cooking to the mix and are strong in built-ins. I like Bosch, because it looks different and has always had a good value proposition. Curiously, the refrigerator seems limited with just a side by side in the all important counter depth category.
Let's compare the products:
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They are very different units. Jenn-Air is a slide-in (controls on the front) with high BTU burners, convection and a warming drawer. The Bosch is a simple, freestanding unit with basic controls on the back. For detailed information on the difference, read Slide-in vs Freestanding Ranges. |
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The refrigerator, along with the cooking, is the linchpin of a stainles steel package. Both are good refrigerators, but consumers want french doors for lateral storage. Jenn-Air has it, but Bosch does not...still. |
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Dishwasher |
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I like the Bosch, but Jenn-Air is really a KitchenAid dishwasher, so this could vary depending on the price. Both are quiet with stainless on the inside. Read this post Bosch vs KitchenAid Dishwashers for a feature difference. |
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The Jenn-Air is the sleeper pick, because it has convection and microwave integrated with the hood whereas Bosch is simply a microhood. |
Bosch will be less expensive primarily due to a lesser expensive range and a less desirable refrigerator. The name, however, has a certain cachet with builders and upscale renovators who want a great name for less.
The Jenn-Air is an excellent consideration for great features like the convection microwave (so you have two ovens), french door refrigerator and slide-in. This package has real merit for the price and has captured customers from the $4000-7500 dollar range.
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