Bosch Excel+ vs Valeo Ultimate
In short: Owners praise Bosch Excel+ more often for wiping clean and how long it lasts, while reports on other topics are close.
Valeo Ultimate
13 owner reports
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Where they differ
We never name a winner, so pick by what matters most to you.
- Rubber
- Bosch Excel+: Natural rubber
- Valeo Ultimate: Tec3™
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What owners report, topic by topic
| Topic | Bosch Excel+ | Valeo Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Wipes clean | 7 praise, 5 complaints | Too few reports |
| Lasts | 8 of 9 reports lasted six months or more | Too few reports |
| Quiet | 3 praise, 4 complaints | Too few reports |
| Owner reports | 21 Reddit 1 · forums 14 · store reviews 6 | 13 Reddit 2 · forums 11 |
| Posted | 2005–2024 | 2005–2026 |
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 Excel+ | Valeo Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Conventional blade | Not stated |
| Rubber | Natural rubber | Tec3™ |
| Coating | Graphite | Not stated |
| Frame | Aerodynamic all-steel OE frame | Robust frame |
| Connector | Quick clip, pre-mounted adapter | Not stated |
| Adapters | Not stated | Pre-installed adapter that fits most vehicle models |
| Lengths | Not stated | 14" to 28" |
| Original equipment | OE frame design | Not stated |
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
What Valeo says about Ultimate
These are Valeo's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
Valeo Ultimate™ Wiper Blades provide superior durability, versatile fit, and easy installation with advanced Tec3™ rubber technology for reliable performance.
- Noise
The aerodynamic design of Valeo Ultimate™ wiper blades minimizes wind lift and reduces noise, ensuring clear visibility and a quiet driving experience.
Where owners weigh them together
We list threads that name both lines with a link, but we do not quote the posts.
- What wiper blades do you guys recommend? vwvortex.com · Sep 2006
