The 800 Series is Bosch's premium counter-depth play, and it does sit flush with cabinetry like it promises, but the 72-inch height requirement is a real problem: most standard openings top out at 70 inches, so measure twice before you fall in love. The bigger question is value. Current USA-made models dropped the salt water softener that came on older German units (unclear if that mattered day-to-day), and Hisense sells a nearly identical fridge for half the price with the same internals under a different badge. If the Bosch name and the fit work for your kitchen, it's a solid choice; if you're counting dollars or your ceiling is standard height, the math gets harder to justify.
Frigidaire's top-freezer lineup nails the basics: cold air rises, the freezer sits at eye level, and when something breaks, the parts are cheap and the repair guy has seen it before. The Gallery line has a documented compressor-failure problem inside two years (one owner hit the wall at 21 months, facing an $1,100 sealed-system replacement), and the interior components crack and wobble like they were spec'd by the finance team. Temperature consistency has dogged Frigidaire for decades, and these models run louder than the refrigerators they replace. Buy one if you value simplicity and low upfront cost over longevity, or if you're furnishing a rental. If you need a decade of quiet, even cooling without a repair gamble, spend the extra money on a brand with a stronger track record.