Bosch ICON vs Bosch Excel+
In short: Owners praise the two about equally for wiping clean. Bosch ICON is a beam blade, and Bosch Excel+ is a conventional blade.
Bosch ICON
946 owner reports
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Where they differ
We never name a winner, so pick by what matters most to you.
- Type
- Bosch ICON: Beam blade
- Bosch Excel+: Conventional blade
- Rubber
- Bosch ICON: ClearMax 365˚
- Bosch Excel+: Natural rubber
- Connector
- Bosch ICON: Weather-shield double locking connector
- Bosch Excel+: Quick clip, pre-mounted adapter
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What owners report, topic by topic
| Topic | Bosch ICON | Bosch Excel+ |
|---|---|---|
| Published tests | 4 scored tests | Too few reports |
| Wipes clean | 168 praise, 100 complaints | 7 praise, 5 complaints |
| Lasts | 138 of 169 reports lasted six months or more | 8 of 9 reports lasted six months or more |
| Quiet | 47 praise, 43 complaints | 3 praise, 4 complaints |
| Snow and ice | 53 praise, 33 complaints | Too few reports |
| Fit and install | 46 praise, 77 complaints | Too few reports |
| Owner reports | 946 Reddit 487 · forums 392 · YouTube 3 · store reviews 64 | 21 Reddit 1 · forums 14 · store reviews 6 |
| Posted | 2005–2026 | 2005–2024 |
No published test we have found rated both blades. Bosch ICON: 4 tests
For each line, we count Reddit posts, car forum posts, store reviews, and YouTube videos where drivers show their own use of a blade, leaving out sponsored videos and videos made by brands or shops. Store reviews written in exchange for a free product or a discount count half.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Bosch ICON | Bosch Excel+ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Beam blade | Conventional blade |
| Rubber | ClearMax 365˚ | Natural rubber |
| Coating | Not stated | Graphite |
| Frame | Exclusive tension spring arcing technology and asymmetrical flexible spoiler | Aerodynamic all-steel OE frame |
| Connector | Weather-shield double locking connector | Quick clip, pre-mounted adapter |
| Original equipment | Meets or exceeds the ozone testing standards for wiper rubber by top OE vehicle manufacturers | OE frame design |
What Bosch says about ICON
These are Bosch's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
- Life
Up to 40% longer life than other premium blades
- Winter
Protects arm connection from ice and snow build up.
What Bosch says about Excel+
These are Bosch's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
Advanced rubber technology in a conventional windshield wiper blade design for quiet operation, a cleaner wipe and longer life.
- Noise
Exclusive graphite blended natural rubber for quiet operation
Where owners weigh them together
We list threads that name both lines with a link, but we do not quote the posts.
- Wiper Blade choices...... toyotanation.com · Apr 2019
- Rain-X Latitude & Trico NeoForm Wiper Blades bobistheoilguy.com · Oct 2013
- Wiper blades bobistheoilguy.com · Sep 2017
- What wiper blades do you guys recommend? vwvortex.com · Sep 2006
- Bosch Icon Wiper Blades subaruforester.org · Jan 2007
- Rain-X Wiper Blades bobistheoilguy.com · Apr 2011
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