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Quick answer: Bosch no longer sells steam generator irons in the UK. Its UK website lists no steam generators, and remaining models such as the Sensixx’x TDS8040 are marked “no longer available”. Any stock you find is old or third-party. The closest modern alternatives are the Philips PerfectCare 7000, which also has automatic temperature like Bosch i-Temp, and the Tefal Pro Express Vision.
Closest to Bosch i-Temp
- Pressure: 8.5 bar
- Continuous steam: 170g/min
- Boost: 650g
Most powerful alternative
- Pressure: 9 bar
- Continuous steam: 180g/min
- Boost: 750g/min
Best German-engineered alternative
- Pressure: 8 bar
- Continuous steam: 140g/min
- Boost: 500g
Bosch Sensixx’x steam generators were popular for their i-Temp technology (one temperature for all fabrics), strong pressure and Calc’n Clean descaling. If you own one, it will keep working for years with regular descaling. If you are buying new, these are the models that do the same job best today.
Best alternatives to Bosch steam generators
- Closest to Bosch i-Temp Philips PerfectCare 7000 PSG7300 (£££). Check price
- Most powerful alternative Tefal Pro Express Vision GV9820 (£££). Check price
- Best German-engineered alternative Braun CareStyle 7 Pro IS7282 (£££). Check price
- Best value alternative Morphy Richards Autoclean Intellitemp SteamPro 332103 (£££). Check price
How we chose these picks
We compared the manufacturers’ published specifications, independent UK tests and reviews (including Bosch Home UK website (product availability), Philips, Tefal, Braun and Morphy Richards specifications, Mumsnet and Expert Reviews steam generator guides), and recurring themes in verified owner reviews. We checked that every product was on sale in the UK when this page was last updated, and we re-check stock every month. We do not hands-on test products ourselves, and we say so on every review. Commission from retailer links never affects which products we pick. Read how we research.
Comparison table
| Model | Pressure | Continuous steam | Boost | Tank | No-settings tech | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips PerfectCare 7000 PSG7300 | 8.5 bar | 170g/min | 650g | 1.5L | OptimalTEMP + motion sensor | £££ |
| Tefal Pro Express Vision GV9820 | 9 bar | 180g/min | 750g/min | 1.2L | Smart mode | £££ |
| Braun CareStyle 7 Pro IS7282 | 8 bar | 140g/min | 500g | 2.0L | iCareMode | £££ |
| Morphy Richards Autoclean Intellitemp SteamPro 332103 | 7 bar | 160g/min | 600g | 1.6L | not published | £££ |
Price tiers compare models within this guide: £ budget, ££ mid-range, £££ premium, ££££ top of the range. We do not list exact prices because they change daily. Tap “Check price” to see the current price on Amazon UK.
The alternatives, reviewed
Closest to Bosch i-Temp
Philips PerfectCare 7000 PSG7300: Closest to Bosch i-Temp
- Pressure: 8.5 bar
- Continuous steam: 170g/min
- Boost: 650g
- Tank: 1.5L
OptimalTEMP works much like Bosch i-Temp: one safe setting for every fabric.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Most powerful alternative
Tefal Pro Express Vision GV9820: Most powerful alternative
- Pressure: 9 bar
- Continuous steam: 180g/min
- Boost: 750g/min
- Tank: 1.2L
More steam than most Sensixx'x models ever had, plus a much easier descaling system.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Best German-engineered alternative
Braun CareStyle 7 Pro IS7282: Best German-engineered alternative
- Pressure: 8 bar
- Continuous steam: 140g/min
- Boost: 500g
- Tank: 2.0L
German design, like Bosch, with one-temperature iCareMode and the largest tank here.
Full review, pros and cons in our best steam generator irons guide
Best value alternative
Morphy Richards Autoclean Intellitemp SteamPro 332103: Best value alternative
- Pressure: 7 bar
- Continuous steam: 160g/min
- Boost: 600g
- Tank: 1.6L
The cheapest way to get Bosch-style automatic temperature.
Read our full Morphy Richards Autoclean Intellitemp SteamPro 332103 review
Frequently asked questions
Does Bosch still make irons?
Bosch has withdrawn from the UK iron market. Its UK website no longer lists steam generators, and its remaining irons are marked as no longer available.
What is the best alternative to a Bosch Sensixx'x steam generator?
The Philips PerfectCare 7000 is closest, because its OptimalTEMP works like Bosch i-Temp and gives one safe temperature for all fabrics. The Tefal Pro Express Vision is the most powerful alternative.
Can I still get parts or descaling for my Bosch steam generator?
Bosch-branded spare parts and accessories may still be available from Bosch Home UK customer service and appliance spares retailers for some time. Keep using the Calc’n Clean function as described in your manual.
Related guides
Sources: Bosch Home UK website (product availability); Philips, Tefal, Braun and Morphy Richards specifications; Mumsnet and Expert Reviews steam generator guides. Prices change often, so check the latest price before you buy. How we research.
