The Best Range Hoods (Review) in 2020

With 860 CFM of air-sucking efficiency and a sleek look, the Vesta is an excellent Under Cabinet Range Hood for the price. The Vesta is also easy to fit and has a host of functions you will love to cook with. First up, there’s six speeds to fine-tune the air filtering and a neat touch control panel, complete with clock and auto-delay. Inside the central chamber there are two heavy duty motors to effectively captures smoke and fumes while the filter reminder lets you know when it needs cleaning. Made from brushed stainless-steel, the casing is 30 inches wide so designed to fit with most kitchen styles and the curved baffle filter is easy to clean. And the motor blades are oleophobic coated to repel oil and grease build up. For an affordable, versatile and easy to use range hood that will look smart in any kitchen, the Vesta is our best range hoods review Top Pick.

As a straightforward ductless hood that uses charcoal to filter out smoke, grime and odors, the Broan-NuTone is excellent value for money. Made from stainless steel, this 30-inch hood works with most kitchens, providing under cabinet filtering to keep your cooking space fresh. There’s two fan speed settings which offer decent recirculating power and a quick-release filter unit that can also go in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. The filter is charcoal which will need to be replaced regularly but it does a good job on clearing out those lingering cooking smells. You also get enclosed lighting to illuminate your stove top, although you will have to buy the 75W bulbs separately, which is a bit of a shame.  But this is a nice-looking ductless range that we think is worth the money. 

While it doesn’t have the highest FCM rating – coming in at 400 – the versatility and sharp looks of the Winflo make it worth a look if you need a new range hood. Made from stainless-steel, this wall-mounted hood is actually convertible so can be either ductless or ducted, depending on your own kitchen’s spec.  There are three speeds to choose from and each one is pretty quiet – it’s less than 65dB at top speed – so this is a good hood for the sociable home. The filter is aluminum mesh and can be popped into the dishwasher for fuss-free cleaning. The only slight drawback are the LED lights, which are not the brightest so you don’t get the level of illumination you would expect but for price, style and versatility, we can see the Winflo for what it’s worth. 

If you are looking for an under cabinet range hood that oozes laid-back quality, then check out this mid-priced 30-inch unit from Hauslane. The stainless-steel body is well designed and makes for a sleek fit with most overhead cooker cabinets. And the control buttons and two LED lights are easy to use. Inside you get filters made from six layers of mesh to capture air particles and grease. And the added beauty of the Hauslane is that as a ducted range, it can be easily converted to ductless for total kitchen hood versatility. For ducted kitchens you also get three-way exhaust options for hassle-free installation. Overall this is a pretty quiet convertible range hood, although the top setting does take up the noise level.

The Cavaliere 30-inch wall mounted ducted range hood is a substantial unit, boasting 900 CFM and a design tailored for heavy duty cooking. Made from commercial grade stainless-steel, it’s both rust proof and non-magnetic, meaning the brushed finish is easy to maintain. The chimney extends to 9ft and the whole range is pretty quick to set up and install. Inside there are two large dishwasher-safe stainless-steel baffle filters plus a drip plate to catch grease. We like the scope of the Cavaliere too, thanks to the six fan speeds and a touch sensitive control panel. Given its size, the Caveliere Wall Mounted Range Hood is not the quietest but it’s not bad, clocking up 32 dB at the slowest fan setting. The higher fan speed cranks up the noise level, although it shouldn’t detract from your cooking experience. 

Taking us to the top of our review budget is the Ekon Wall Mount Hood, which scoops our Premium Pick for quality and performance. Providing an impressive 900 CFM, this is a hood that could work in a commercial kitchen yet is styled to bring that level of professionalism to your home. Made from brushed stainless-steel, this is a sturdy chimney-style stove hood in a large 36-inch wide design for full coverage of most cooking surfaces. You get four LED lights and a touch control LCD panel with four fan speeds. It then takes it to the next level with a remote control for the ultimate in convenience. Inside you get three dishwasher-safe baffle filters and a 230W exhaust fan that is both powerful and surprisingly quiet, with even the high setting staying below 65 dB. The main downside are the instructions, which reviewers say are not so clear so if you are in any doubt, get in an electrician to do the installation for you. 

There’s a smart minimalist look to the design of this 30-inch wall-mounted range from DKB which brings a modern touch to your kitchen. And with its ultra-quiet operation – noise levels of the fan are no more than 58.8dB – it’s a good choice for a busy kitchen. The power boost behind the air filtering is 400 CFM but its efficient design makes it feel as it if was higher. And the chimney can be extended to a decent height of 8.6 feet. There are some nice touches to the DKB ducted range hood such as the touch sensitive switch panel and a brush finish which repels fingerprints and is easy to clean. However, the two LED lights could do with being a bit brighter as they don’t illuminate your cooking  appliances as well as they should. 

With a powerful 860 CFM motor, the BV is one of the best range hoods to fit underneath your kitchen cabinet. This ducted range makes light work of smoke, air particles and grease but its design is muted and stylish. The slanted housing also helps to reduce airflow noise and extends nicely to give ample coverage over your cooker top.  The three baffle filters are made from durable stainless steel and there’s an additional inner tray to catch any stray drips of grease.  Controlling the BV is also minimalist to fit with the overall design, with a simple three-speed button panel that enhances the simple quality of the hood. There are only two LED lights, but they are blue-bright to shine a spotlight on your culinary skills. 

The Ciarra Under Cabinet hood is a well-designed convertible range which can be used either with air ducts or ductless. It has a solid if sharp-edged design which at 30 inches should slot into most under cabinet spaces. Used with ducts, it operates with three aluminum filters; if you convert to ductless, you will need to use the optional carbon filters. The motor is adequate, coming in at 450 CFM and the bonus is that it works at lower noise levels and has a three fan speed setting to give you greater control. This is an under-cabinet range hood that does what it says on the tin and is a little short on frills but that’s no bad thing. Simple push button controls, two LED lights that give off a decent light and easy to fit, it’s modern design also makes it look more expensive than it is.

With its sloping design, the Cosmo Under Cabinet Range Hood is a sizeable unit, giving 900 CFM of air-sucking power to keep the busiest kitchen fresh and clean. Built from stainless-steel, it’s solid and looks impressive when in place. But never mind the strong looks, how does it perform? This is not the cheapest under cabinet range hood, but it is affordable and earns its price-tag. There are two centrifugal motors that power away but still keep the noise down, with four speed settings giving you in control. The filters are made from ‘Arc-Flow’ stainless-steel which are easy to clean and the whole unit is illuminated by 1.5W LEDs. Plus, it can be converted to ductless to be used with the optional carbon filter kit. Be warned, coming in at over 50 pounds this is a heavy hood, but the fixing kit is solid, and the fitting reassuringly secure.