Bundle Product Type¶
In other eCommerce platforms, a bundle product is known as a 'kit.' This is a composite product category made up of several simple or virtual products.
Customers can design their own products by adding and configuring components in a bundle based on their needs.
For example, a computer system, home decor package, yoga gear, Xbox bundle, and so on.
Bundle vs. Grouped Product Types¶
Bundle and Grouped product types in Magento are frequently mistaken. What is the difference between them, and which type will best suit your marketing objectives? Let's get started.
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A bundle product is sold as a single product that can be tailored to meet your needs. Customers can choose accessories to go with the primary product or combine many products to produce one product through bundling.
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A Grouped product is made up of simple independent products that can be adjusted in a restricted way (for example, quantity) and purchased separately (eg, a knife set with different sizes).
How to Create a Bundle Product¶
Because a bundle product is made up of several simple products, the first step is to develop them. When finished, navigate to Products - Catalog, click the 'Add Product' button, and select a 'Bundle Product' type.
The most important aspect that draws attention is a product property that is both dynamic and fixed:
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When the SKU is set to Fixed, the attribute behaviors are the same as for other product kinds. If Dynamic is enabled, the SKU will be made up of the bundle's base and selected SKUs.
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If the Price is set to Fixed, a bundle will have a base price plus taxes. Surcharges can also be applied to bundle choices, which will increase the total price when selected. If Dynamic is selected, the total price will be calculated from the prices of the product selections.
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If Weight is set to Fixed, you can assign a weight value to the entire bundle. If Dynamic is enabled, the weight will be calculated based on the bundle settings selected.
You can also specify shipping choices for each product of this category. Shipping bundle products can be shipped together or separately. Use the Add Options - Add Products to Options buttons to add/edit/delete products from the bundle.
Magento 2 Product Options Suite is an addon that allows you to effortlessly manage product kinds and attributes.