Icon vs. Evolution? Are these just the "Bosch Icon" wiper blade rebranded?
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Hello Paul, Great question. The Bosch Evolution is a new wiper blade from Bosch which is different from the Bosch Icon. It was designed to give better performance than a conventional style wiper blade at a price less than the Bosch ICON, which is the top of the line wiper blade at Bosch in terms of performance and durability. If you were to visually inspect the two blades you would notice that the Bosch Evolution looks a bit different because it has a different style connector and it has a symmetric wind spoiler. The rubber on the blades is also different. The Bosch Evolution uses a precision-cut natural rubber wiping edge and the Bosch ICON uses Exclusive fx dual rubber technology. The top of the fx rubber features a flexible soft layer where the rubber connects to the wind spoiler which reduces chatter. The harder wiping edge on the fx rubber offers superior wiping performance and 20% longer performance life vs. other premium wiper blades. The BOSCH ICON wiper blades also offer a more precise fit to the windshield with a different amount of tension between the drivers and passenger side wiper blades to remove additional moisture from the windshield (less streaking). Both are bracketless wiper blades, and Bracketless wiper blades are designed without metal or plastic brackets, joints or hinges, offering design and performance improvements over conventional wiper blades. Both blades are created to be a great value for the price. Again, this was a great question, I hope this helps you make your decision!
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I don't think so. But don't get Bosch wipers anyway, they streak. Go with another brand.
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If you change the search selection to 'Automotive' and type in "Bosch windshield wipers", you can use the 'Filter by' function which allows you to select your car type. Then it will show only items that fit your vehicle.
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The Bosch 24-CA fit my standard J kook wiper arm, and snapped right in. I think the Amazon data base may be wrong.The Bosch 24OE-CA will not fit a J hook arm.
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You can also try these: Bosch 3397004772 Original Equipment Wiper BladeANCO 91-12 AeroVantage Wiper Blade - 12", (Pack of 1)Trico 14-B Exact Fit Rear Wiper Blade, 14" (Pack of 1)
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FWIW, I've used Versa-Tool blades for years on a Bosch PS50 (12V) Multi-X and have never needed an adapter. Maybe things have changed. YMMV.
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Maybe - But it is a HORRIBLE wiper. Had it on my 2013 Pathfinder and it would not sit flush to the windshield and would flap around. Bosch warranty went to dead emails and past the 30 day Amazon return policy. Replaced with another brand at half the price, triple the quality. Oh, and it never "clipped" in properly to the wiper arm! Seriously, its bad.
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I've talked to someone who owns both, and read numerous reviews. No one can find a material difference. Seems to be a case of OEM rebranding.
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Jim -- Yes, these blades are "generic" or as close to that as one might get. I use the same blades that I use in my DeWalt cordless recip saw as well as in a corded Hitachi. I've really appreciated the size and surprising power that the Bosch has -- although it is understandably not as powerful as either of these other saws. It's great for small places and for "dragging along."
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You need to check the width (6mm) to make sure it's the same as your wipers.
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I haven't had to change mine yet. The two it came with are Bosch . I also would like to know if generics are available .
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No there were no additional adapters. On my 2012 Chevy Equinox which has a straight arm the wiper worked perfectly. If you're not sure check the Bosch Wiper web site to see if it will work on your vehicle.
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Vermont American is now owned by Bosch, so they could be the same design. Perhaps Bosch uses better materials on their "name brand", I don't know. For the price difference and based on reviews, I'm going with the V.A.
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yes, they are. I was thinking the same thing, I did my research and they are the same ones, just a older model from the ones in the website. its all just looks on the new ones. There isn't really a big change. I 100% recommend them. =]
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They appear to be the exact same same item. Since we only have the spin disc I am not positive but it is possibly a "re-branding" of the spin disc. Unless they updated the internal parts. From the outside it looks identical.
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FYI, I went to the manufacturer's site and their parts finder (http://www.boschautoparts.com/VehiclePartFinder/) brings me right back to Amazon's page for Bosch 26-CA Clear Advantage Beam Wiper Blade - 26", which still says, "This does not fit your:2005 Toyota Prius". Hopefully it's just the 60/40 size split. I'm buying it; supposed to be the best and I live in the rainy NW.
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I got my answer from Icon website by inputting my make and model: https://www.boschautoparts.com/auto?category=1701