September 3, 2025, 2:08 pm | Read time: 5 minutes
Both Bosch and Siemens are indispensable in the home appliance sector. At IFA 2025 in Berlin, the two renowned German manufacturers are showcasing their latest innovations. myHOMEBOOK editorial director Felix Mildner took a closer look at them.
Kitchens are becoming increasingly smarter, and design is becoming more important. Ovens, cooktops, and dishwashers feature intelligent functions that make work easier. Both Siemens and Bosch consistently use a matte black design that runs through their entire line of kitchen appliances. A positive side effect: fingerprints are less visible, and the matte surfaces are more forgiving of minor scratches.
100 Years of the Oven–From “Tube” to High-Tech Device
One hundred years after Siemens invented the electric oven in tube form in 1925 (hence the saying “take the cake out of the tube”), different aspects are now at the forefront of cooking and baking. Back then, it was a revolution: no firewood, no sweeping out ashes. Today, it needs to be faster and more convenient. The kitchen must also “think” and energy efficiency is an important factor—of course, alongside design.
The new IQ700 oven from Siemens recognizes what’s inside and sets the right program itself, whether it’s a crumb cake or a roast chicken. The oven is said to recognize more than 100 dishes. The new oven series from Bosch is strikingly similar: here, too, the dishes are automatically recognized, determining temperature and cooking time. Also, 100 dishes are preset, and Bosch ovens also feature a matte black surface.
The Siemens dishwasher, on the other hand, starts its work thanks to the “Smart Start Function” when energy costs are lowest or when there is a particularly high amount of renewable energy in the grid. Households using a dynamic electricity tariff can especially benefit from this.
World Premiere at IFA 2025–The Steam Drawer
Additionally, Siemens is presenting a world premiere at IFA 2025: the first steam drawer. While steam cookers are now less common in kitchens, this drawer aims to bring back cooking with hot steam, such as for reheating food, proofing dough, or disinfecting kitchen utensils.
With its compact design, the steam drawer fits into small kitchens, and smart sensors control the cooking process. Naturally, the device can also be controlled via an app. No water connection is needed; an integrated tank provides the necessary water for steam. A small drawback: the tank content lasts only for an hour.
However, the steam drawer from Siemens is not so exclusive, as competitor Bosch is also presenting a similar kitchen appliance at IFA 2025. This one can also be integrated into the kitchen, features ten preset programs, and includes a cooking assistant via app. It can also be used to disinfect items like baby bottles or jam jars.
Note: There is a good reason for the similarities in the product portfolios of Bosch and Siemens: BSH Hausgeräte GmbH is the brand licensee for both Bosch and Siemens, as well as for the brands Gaggenau and Neff. Often, the same manufacturer is behind them.
Smart Gas Cooktop for the Home Kitchen
Cooking with steam and gas is now more of an exception in modern kitchens—at least outside of professional gastronomy. The new smart gas cooktops from Siemens feature a new valve technology that allows the flame to be adjusted in nine stages—and, of course, a digital display. Conveniently, the gas cooktop can communicate with the range hood, which starts automatically when in use. The cast iron pot supports are dishwasher-safe.
Bosch is also presenting the new air fryers from series 4 and 6. Thanks to “Dual Heating,” two heating elements ensure even heat distribution. Here, too, the device automatically recognizes which foods are inside and sets the correct program itself. With the “Cookit,” Bosch’s Thermomix counterpart, recipes from the internet can now be imported and adapted via AI.
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Extra-Large Fridge-Freezer Combinations
Surprisingly similar and large-format, the refrigerators with freezer units from Siemens and Bosch are presented at IFA. The Siemens device measures almost two meters in height and is 75 centimeters wide. It features extra-large vegetable compartments with “Hyper Fresh” function, which not only cools but also provides higher humidity to keep healthy foods fresh and crisp longer. Conveniently, the freezer compartments in both manufacturers’ devices no longer need to be defrosted thanks to the “No Frost” system.
Intelligent Clothes Dryers from Bosch and Siemens
The household appliance giants Bosch and Siemens are not only presenting new kitchen products at IFA. Clothes dryers are also being showcased—and they have some similarities. They feature the highest energy efficiency with the new class A, and the condensers clean themselves. Both manufacturers claim that the tedious task of emptying the lint filter is finally eliminated. A basket insert for wool is not needed for either Bosch or Siemens, as wool drying is said to be particularly gentle. According to the manufacturers, both dryers require 18 minutes per kilogram of laundry.
Surprising Similarities Between Bosch and Siemens
“Of course, new products have to be showcased at IFA every year. This also applies to the traditional companies Bosch and Siemens, which also secure premium spots for their press conferences and exhibition spaces at IFA. The trend is clear: energy efficiency, elegant matte black design, and plenty of smart functions. This continues the trends of recent years, while also emphasizing their ‘Made in Germany’ label, even though certain components likely come from Asian manufacturing. It is striking, however, that both manufacturers are bringing similar innovations to the market, such as the smart recognition of food in the oven or the steam drawer, which aims to bring back cooking with steam.”