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.
Bosch ICON
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
| Topic | TRICO Ultra | Bosch 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 | 2018–2026 | 2005–2026 |
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
| Spec | TRICO Ultra | Bosch 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
We list threads that name both lines with a link, but we do not quote the posts.
- wiper blade recommendations bobistheoilguy.com · May 2022
- Where do you all buy your Windshield Wipers? r/CX5 · Nov 2024
- For those 1500 owners who need wiper blades.. $3 at Walmart r/ram_trucks · Jun 2024
- PIAA Silicone Wiper Blades bobistheoilguy.com · Jun 2018
- are there fake bosch icon wipers? r/cars · Mar 2022
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