12 best range hoods for the kitchen

Choosing a hood, the buyer wants to get rid of combustion products in the air. If such a device is absent in the kitchen, then extraneous odors will be absorbed into the surrounding objects and walls. The fat contained in the steam will also accumulate there. This can spoil the interior, and inhalation of various gases does not improve health either. But which device should you choose to meet your requirements? In this difficult issue, we will try to figure it out in our review, which presents the best hoods for the kitchen. All devices are divided into three categories depending on the type of device, so you can immediately view only the models you are interested in.

Which company hood is better to choose

Form factor, mounting and design features, performance and other parameters are very important selection criteria. But often buyers want to know which hood is better, depending on the manufacturer. Therefore, we have selected the five best companies:

1. Bosch... Expensive, beautiful and reliable - this is the perfect description of the equipment from a German manufacturer. If you have the appropriate budget, then we recommend Bosch.
2. Kronasteel... Another company is from Germany. But Kronasteel specializes exclusively in hoods, which allows it to create flawless devices.
3. LEX... A young but rapidly developing Italian brand. In terms of reliability and style, the brand is not inferior to competitors, but it stands out for its more affordable price.
4. MAUNFELD... An international brand that appeared on the domestic market at the beginning of the 2000s. Today it is known throughout Russia and the CIS countries, and in addition to the low cost, the manufacturer also pleases with excellent service.
5. ELIKOR... Russian company, competing on equal terms with foreign brands. The history of the company began back in 1995, and until today the company has not changed its main direction - air cleaners and hoods for the kitchen.

The best hanging kitchen hoods

Lightweight solutions with moderate power. These are universal devices that can be used both for circulating filtration and for work with ventilation systems. Suspended kitchen hoods are mounted on the wall above the hob or stove. By design, they can be straight and inclined. As a rule, the cost of this type of hood is within 42–56 $... There are more expensive options, but they are distinguished by very high performance, which is redundant for an apartment and a house.

1. ELIKOR Air Purifier Davoline 60 cream

The TOP range hoods are opened by a budget model from the ELIKOR company. You can buy Davoline 60 cheaper 35 $, which means this model is suitable even for people with very modest financial resources. The power consumption of the device is 160 W at maximum load. At the same time, the productivity reaches 290 cubic meters. m / h.

The manufacturer took into account the fact that the interior features of different consumers may differ. Therefore, in online stores, this model of the hood is also offered in white, copper, brown and black, which will allow you to choose the best option for your kitchen. The price of all modifications is approximately equal.

The device is controlled using slide switches. One of them controls the speed (3 modes in total), and the second turns the light on and off. The noise level of the ELIKOR cooker hood is within 52 dB. This is a very good indicator for its class, and the device does not interfere or distract during the cooking process.

Advantages:

• many colors to choose from;
• compact size;
• affordable price;
• attractive design;
• long service life;
• convenient control.

2. Kronasteel Jessica slim PB 500 white

Great model, which thanks to discounts you can get cheaper 42 $... The Jessica slim PB 500 has a 100 W motor that consumes 140 W during operation. Its hourly output can reach 350 cubic meters at the maximum among three speeds. This suspended hood for a small kitchen from Kronasteel is controlled by buttons.

The device uses both grease and carbon filters. The first, as the name implies, is designed to trap fat that can harm the motor and other parts of the device. The second is used to trap foreign odors, so there will always be clean air in the kitchen. This is also facilitated by an anti-return valve, which does not allow air from the ventilation to enter the room during the operation of the hood.

Advantages:

• productive engine;
• anti-return valve;
• good equipment;
• using two filters;
• low power consumption;
• bright backlight (lamp, 40 W).

Disadvantages:

• when working in circulation mode, productivity drops significantly;
• fastening buttons.

3. LEX Simple 600 Inox

Neat appearance, low noise level of 46 dB, productivity as much as 440 cc. m / hour. All this describes the excellent Simple 600 from the popular LEX brand. Other features of the cooker hood include a robust metal case, which is also available in white. For illumination, the device has 2 incandescent lamps of 40 watts each.

The LEX Simple 2M 600 is also available on the market. It uses two motors instead of one 60 W motor. As a result, the performance of the device increased by one and a half times (680 cubic meters), but the noise level also increased to 52 decibels.

Suspended hood LEX, according to passport data, consumes 140 W of electricity. Among the operating modes of the device, standard diversion and circulation are available. A convenient control panel is used to adjust the speed. For its price, you can find only one significant disadvantage in the device - only one grease filter is available here.

Advantages:

• laconic and stylish appearance;
• convenience of replacing grease filters;
• ease of installation and management;
• excellent build quality.

Disadvantages:

• only one type of filter;
• high price around 4000.

4. MAUNFELD MPA 60 black

The leader in the category is another inexpensive 60 cm hood model, but already from the MAUNFELD company. Like the ELIKOR solution, the MPA 60 is available in several colors to choose from, so you can buy an option for a light kitchen. The low noise level of 48 dB at the maximum of 3 speeds allows you to enjoy a cozy atmosphere in the kitchen. The exhaust capacity is within 420 cubic meters of air per hour of operation. It is adjusted with a slider. Another switch is responsible for the operation of a single 28 W incandescent lamp.

Advantages:

• anti-return valve;
• high performance;
• moderate power consumption;
• high-quality metal case;
• small dimensions (9 × 60 × 60 cm).

Disadvantages:

• no charcoal filter.

The best built-in hoods for the kitchen

Built-in appliances are becoming more and more popular every year, because they allow you to get the necessary functionality without violating the integrity of the kitchen interior. Hoods of this type are becoming more widespread in the houses and apartments of Russian consumers. Such devices can be installed not only in hanging cabinets, but also in countertops.True, you have to pay incredibly big money for the design of Dominoes, and even models are cheaper. 1400 $ in domestic retail are not often offered. Therefore, we decided to give preference to simpler solutions.

1. Zigmund & Shtain K 005.41 S

We decided to start the rating of the best built-in hoods with a model from the Zigmund & Shtain brand. It is a German company headquartered in Berlin that manufactures its products mainly in European factories. The company appeared in Russia in 2002, and since then its popularity has only increased. Looking at the modern and reliable hood model K 005.41 S, it is not difficult to understand the reason for this demand.

The device is equipped with a motor with rated and power consumption of 170 and 210 W, respectively. The hood turned out to be quite compact, and the width for its installation is only 45 cm. At the same time, the productivity of the device is at a fairly high level, amounting to 550 cubic meters per hour at the maximum of 2 available speeds. The only drawback of K 005.41 S is the noise level (up to 55 dB).

Advantages:

• high-quality assembly;
• effective work;
• simple control;
• compact dimensions;
• cost from 60 $

Disadvantages:

• high noise level at 2 speeds;
• without a filter to eliminate odors.

2. LEX Hubble 600 Inox

Excellent built-in hood at a low price (from 63 $), offering two speed modes, power consumption within 103W and a motor at 100W. For illumination, an LED lamp is installed here, which is very bright, but extremely economical in operation. The body of the device is made of silver-colored metal. The Hubble 600's productivity is 570 cubic meters per hour of operation. At the same time, the noise level of the engine, even at maximum speed, fits into 48 decibels, for which buyers often praise the hood from the LEX company in reviews.

If this productivity is not enough for you, then you can choose the same model with the “2M” index in the name. It can pass through itself 1000 "cubic meters" of air at the same time due to the use of two engines at once. However, this increases the noise level up to 52 dB (there is also a quiet mode), and also raises power consumption almost twice. Both models are equipped with an aluminum grease filter, but if desired, users can also purchase a carbon filter N. For this advanced hood you will have to pay almost 7.5 thousand rubles, but it will offer an intensive mode.

Advantages:

• excellent performance;
• high build quality;
• low cost of the device;
• low noise level;
• LED lamp;
• low power consumption.

Disadvantages:

• easily soiled pull-out panel.

3. MAUNFELD Crosby Power 60 stainless steel

The only non-pull-out model in this category. Crosby Power 60 is an oversized model (width 59.8, depth 29 cm), completely made of stainless steel. The power consumption of this device at the maximum 3rd speed reaches 350 W, and the noise level in the same mode does not exceed 52 dB. You can choose a high-quality MAUNFELD Crosby Power 60 hood for a large kitchen, since its performance is equal to an impressive 1050 cubic meters of filtered air per hour of operation. This indicator is the best in the review, and for all three categories. Another advantage of this hood is the lighting - a pair of LED lamps with a total power of 6 W.

Advantages:

• impressive performance;
• recommended price (126 $);
• convenient mechanical control;
• bright LED lighting;
• moderate noise level.

4. Kronasteel Kamilla Slim 2M 600 Inox

A good built-in hood from the popular Kronasteel brand. The device has a capacity of 550 cubic meters. m / h and is enclosed in a silvery case made of durable metal. To control the device, mechanical buttons are used, located on the sides of the drawer. At the back of the main unit are 28W halogen lamps.

Kamilla Slim 2M 600 is the only model in the category with 2 engines.The power of each of them is 90W, and the total power consumption is 236W.

The standard width for installing the device is 60 cm, and the diameter of the duct fitting is 120 mm. Also, the hood manufactured by Kronasteel can boast of an anti-return valve. But there is only one filter here - fat. However, taking into account the official cost in 98 $ and German build quality is forgivable.

Advantages:

• removes odors well;
• low noise level;
• compact size;
• three speed modes;
• thin sliding part (26 mm).

The best domed (fireplace) hoods

Another type of hoods are fireplaces. Dome hoods got this name because of their similarity to ventilation systems of real fireplaces. Actually, excellent appearance is one of the main advantages of this class of devices. Dome models often use powerful motors that deliver very high performance. Structurally, chimney hoods are divided into 3 categories according to the type of attachment - wall, corner and island (ceiling attachment). In our rating, only the first type of devices is presented, as the most popular among buyers.

1. LEX Mini 500 Black

A great solution from the LEX company, which will not only cleanse the kitchen from foreign odors, but also decorate it. We chose the Mini 500 in black for the review, but you can choose a different design option if necessary. This practically does not affect the cost of the device, and its average level on the market is modest 84 $... For hoods with a capacity of 500 cubic meters. m / h, mechanical control and low noise level of 48 dB, this price is fully justified. The LEX Mini 500 is the ideal choice for small to medium sized kitchens.

Advantages:

• luxurious corporate design;
• the cost is lower than that of analogues;
• optimal work productivity;
• almost no noise even at 3rd speed.

Disadvantages:

• the surface requires frequent maintenance;
• quality and quantity of filters.

2. ELIKOR Modern Ruby Stone S4 60 mother of pearl

One of the best models of kitchen hoods offered by ELIKOR. Stone S4 60 is perfect for a large kitchen, as its capacity is as much as 700 cubic meters of air per hour. This is provided by a 185W motor, for which the power consumption is declared at 225W. At the same time, the device offers 4 speed modes so that you can choose the best option for your needs. At minimum speed, the motor of this powerful hood remains practically inaudible. At full performance, the noise rises to a comfortable 52dB.

Advantages:

• a pair of 20 W halogen lamps;
• the ability to configure the timer;
• high performance;
• attractive appearance;
• chic functionality;
• ease of management;
• body made of glass, metal and wood.

3. MAUNFELD Tower C 50 white

Next in the list of the best dome hoods is another model from the MAUNFELD brand. It is noteworthy that this brand, together with LEX, took half of the rating places and was noted in each of the categories. But this is not surprising, since the Tower C 50 model, with a modest recommended cost of 112 $ offers customers a non-marking surface of the case, so you do not have to often scrub the case from dirt and fingerprints, an anti-return valve and three levels of speed.

Like the other models on the list, MAUNFELD cooker hood has perimeter holes. This allows you to eliminate odors even in places where conventional devices will not be effective.

The device is equipped with one motor with a maximum power consumption of 160 W. At maximum speed, it passes 650 cubic meters of air through the reliable Tower C 50 hood. Device control is push-button, electronic. It can also be used to turn on the lighting, represented by two halogen lamps of 25 W each. The device is made of glass and metal and painted white.But there are other solutions available on the market, including black, ivory and dark beige.

Advantages:

• excellent efficiency;
• reasoned price;
• attractive design;
• many body colors;
• ease of installation;
• ease of management.

Disadvantages:

• the noise level is above average.

4. Bosch Serie 4 DWK065G60R

It was not difficult for us to choose the best chimney hood, because when Bosch participates in the rating, its competitors have practically no chance of winning. Great looks are one of the key benefits of the DWK065G60R. The body of the device is made of black tempered glass. Yes, you have to wipe it down a lot, but the great design deserves it. There is also a high-strength metal in the construction.

The Bosch range hood from the Serie 4 range has a capacity of 530 cubic meters per hour. Not impressive, but adequate for a medium sized kitchen. But what can be disappointing is the noise level, reaching an impressive 70 decibels at 3 speeds. The device is controlled using touch buttons on the body. The hood is equipped with a pair of bright and energy efficient 3W LED lamps on the bottom.

Advantages:

• filter clogging indicator;
• the presence of an intensive regimen;
• excellent appearance;
• thoughtful touch control;
• bright LED lamps;
• copes well with the tasks;
• cover on the gas lift.

Disadvantages:

• the noise level is high;
• cost from 224 $.

Which kitchen hood is better to buy?

In terms of importance, the hoods are almost at the same level as hobs or stoves. You need to choose them very responsibly, since both your convenience and the quality of performing the duties assigned to the device depend on the correct purchase. We have selected the best kitchen hoods based on customer reviews, among which the LEX and MAUNFELD brands were definitely the most frequently mentioned. They offer decent quality, low cost and good performance. The design of the products of these brands is also pleasing, and we can recommend them to every customer.

With a sufficient budget and a desire to buy a fireplace hood, we recommend choosing Bosch. If your budget is more modest, but you want in no way inferior analogue, then choose ELIKOR. The same brand has also excelled in the pendant category. But among the built-in solutions, the model produced by Kronasteel is an ideal option.