Bosch CMG7361B1B Series 8 Built In Compact Oven With Microwave Function In Black Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Bosch CMG7361B1B Series 8 combination microwave oven is a premium compact built-in appliance that combines a conventional electric oven, grill, Air Fry function and 900W inverter microwave. Its 45-litre cavity, 20 cooking modes, 4D Hotair, TFT touchscreen and Home Connect make it unusually versatile for a 45cm installation. The main trade-offs are the smaller cavity, fixed electrical installation, absence of steam cooking and reliance on hydrolytic rather than pyrolytic cleaning.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Home Connect remote monitoring and control with compatible voice-assisted features
- ✓ Digital Control Ring and TFT Touch Display Plus provide an advanced control interface
- ✓ Includes two combination grids, a universal pan and an Air Fry and Grill tray
- ✓ SoftClose and SoftOpen door, triple glazing and multiple safety functions
Worth considering
- There is no added steam function, limiting its appeal for buyers who want steam-assisted baking and roasting
- The appliance has no plug and requires an electrician for its fixed electrical connection
Key Specifications
- Door
- Drop-down door with SoftClose and SoftOpen
- Colour
- Black
- Series
- Series 8
- Voltage
- 220–240V
- Frequency
- 50/60Hz
- Plug type
- No plug; electrical connection by electrician
- Net weight
- 34.6kg
- Connectivity
- Home Connect with remote monitoring and control
- Product type
- Built-in compact oven with microwave function
- Shelf support
- Level-independent telescopic rails
- Voice control
- Oven Assistant with voice control through compatible connected services
- Cavity capacity
- 45 litres
- Cavity interior
- Enamel anthracite
- Cavity lighting
- 1 LED light
- Cleaning system
- EcoClean Direct and hydrolytic cleaning programme
- Cooking methods
- 4D Hotair, Air Fry, conventional heat, conventional heat gentle, hot-air grilling, full-width grill, half-width grill, bottom heat, pizza setting, low-temperature cooking, defrost, warming and microwave
- Safety features
- Child-proof lock, automatic safety switch-off, residual heat indicator and door contact switch
- Shelf positions
- Three
- Cavity dimensions
- 237 x 480 x 392mm
- Connection rating
- 3,600W
- Standby consumption
- 0.5W standby/display off; 2.0W standby/network
- Appliance dimensions
- 455 x 594 x 548mm (H x W x D)
- Controls and display
- Enlarged TFT Touch Display Plus with Digital Control Ring
- Included accessories
- 2 combination grids, 1 universal pan and 1 Air Fry and Grill tray
- Microwave technology
- Intelligent inverter technology; longer operation regulated to 600W
- Microwave power levels
- 90W, 180W, 360W, 600W and boost
- Door glazing and safety
- Triple-glazed CoolTouch door; maximum window temperature 40°C
- Energy efficiency class
- Not stated in Bosch UK specification data
- Maximum microwave power
- 900W
- Manufacturer product code
- CMG7361B1B
- Published temperature range
- 30–300°C
- Required installation niche
- 450–455 x 560–568 x 550mm (H x W x D)
- Electrical supply cord length
- 150cm
- Heating and combination modes
- 20
- Heating modes combinable with microwave
- 4D Hotair, conventional heat, full-width grill, half-width grill and hot-air grilling
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Best for fitted kitchens that need a full oven, grill and microwave in one compact 45cm appliance.
- ✓ A strong fit for cooks who want 4D Hotair, Air Fry, microwave combination cooking and multiple oven programmes.
- ✓ Suitable for smart-home users who will use Home Connect for remote monitoring, control and voice-assisted cooking.
- ✓ Useful where fast reheating and conventional oven cooking are both needed without installing separate appliances.
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The retailer description refers to four shelf levels, but Bosch's official specification lists three shelf positions. The manufacturer's figure is used here.
Cooking performance and versatility
The Bosch CMG7361B1B combination microwave oven brings together a 45-litre oven cavity, 900W microwave power and 20 heating and combination modes. Its range includes 4D Hotair, conventional heat, full- and half-width grilling, hot-air grilling, Air Fry, pizza cooking, low-temperature cooking, defrosting and warming.
Microwave power is available at five settings, from 90W to 600W plus boost. Intelligent inverter technology regulates longer microwave operation to 600W, helping provide gentler cooking rather than simply running at full power throughout.
The 4D Hotair system, fast preheating and microwave combinations with hot air, conventional heat and grilling make this a particularly flexible appliance for everyday meals, reheating and more involved cooking.
Controls, connectivity and design
The Digital Control Ring and enlarged TFT Touch Display Plus give the Bosch CMG7361B1B combination microwave oven a modern control system with clear access to programmes, temperatures and timings. Home Connect adds remote monitoring and control, while the Oven Assistant can support voice-assisted programme selection through compatible connected services.
The compact 455mm height is designed for a 45cm built-in niche rather than a full-height oven housing. A drop-down door with SoftClose and SoftOpen, triple glazing and a stated maximum window temperature of 40°C add useful day-to-day refinement.
The cavity has three shelf positions with level-independent telescopic rails. Bosch also includes two combination grids, a universal pan and an Air Fry and Grill tray, giving the oven a useful accessory package from the outset.
Cleaning, installation and efficiency
Cleaning is handled by EcoClean Direct and a hydrolytic programme rather than a pyrolytic cycle. The combination of treated surfaces and moisture-assisted cleaning should reduce routine effort, although baked-on residue will still require wiping after the programme.
This is a built-in appliance with a 560–568mm installation width, 450–455mm installation height and 550mm installation depth. It has no plug and requires an electrician for the electrical connection, so installation needs to be planned rather than treated like a countertop microwave.
Bosch does not publish an oven energy-efficiency class for this model in its UK specification data. The efficiency assessment therefore reflects the Hotair Gentle mode, automatic switch-off and stated standby consumption rather than an energy-label grade.
Who should buy it
The Bosch CMG7361B1B combination microwave oven is best suited to buyers prioritising versatility, integrated design and smart controls over the largest possible oven cavity. It replaces several cooking functions in one appliance and is especially convenient when microwave speed matters as much as conventional oven performance.
It is less suitable for buyers who specifically want steam cooking, pyrolytic self-cleaning, a full-height oven cavity or a simple plug-in installation.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.