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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.

7 owner posts name both 967 owner reports read Reports up to Sep 2026

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Bosch ICON

Beam blade

946 owner reports

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Bosch Excel+

Conventional blade · Natural rubber

21 owner reports

Where they differ

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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

Owner reports and tests about Bosch ICON and Bosch Excel+, topic by topic
TopicBosch ICONBosch 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 2005–20262005–2024

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

Specs of Bosch ICON and Bosch Excel+
SpecBosch ICONBosch 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

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