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TRICO Ultra vs Bosch ICON

In short: Owners praise TRICO Ultra more often for wiping clean and ease of fitting, while reports on other topics are close.

7 owner posts name both 999 owner reports read Reports up to Sep 2026

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TRICO Ultra

Beam blade

53 owner reports

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Bosch ICON

Beam blade

946 owner reports

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Where they differ

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Connector
TRICO Ultra: SWIFT® Easy Connection
Bosch ICON: Weather-shield double locking connector

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What owners report, topic by topic

Owner reports and tests about TRICO Ultra and Bosch ICON, topic by topic
TopicTRICO UltraBosch ICON
Published tests Too few reports 4 scored tests
Wipes clean 4 praise, 1 complaint 168 praise, 100 complaints
Lasts 4 of 5 reports lasted six months or more 138 of 169 reports lasted six months or more
Quiet Too few reports 47 praise, 43 complaints
Snow and ice Too few reports 53 praise, 33 complaints
Fit and install 10 praise, 3 complaints 46 praise, 77 complaints
Owner reports 53 Reddit 9 · forums 16 · store reviews 28 946 Reddit 487 · forums 392 · YouTube 3 · store reviews 64
Posted 2018–20262005–2026

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 TRICO Ultra and Bosch ICON
SpecTRICO UltraBosch ICON
Type Beam blade Same
Rubber Not stated ClearMax 365˚
Frame Not stated Exclusive tension spring arcing technology and asymmetrical flexible spoiler
Connector SWIFT® Easy Connection Weather-shield double locking connector
Lengths 16" to 28" Not stated
Original equipment Not stated Meets or exceeds the ozone testing standards for wiper rubber by top OE vehicle manufacturers
Warranty 12 months Not stated

What TRICO says about Ultra

These are TRICO's own words from its product pages, not our findings.

TRICO Ultra® are premium beam wiper blades made in the U.S.A. that harness the power of the wind, are built with chamfer-edge end caps to protect against damage from ice scrapers and come with Swift® Easy Connection for quick and easy wiper replacement.
Winter
built with chamfer-edge end caps to protect against damage from ice scrapers
Noise
Precise profile design for improved reversibility and less chatter

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.

Where owners weigh them together

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