The best stainless steel chimney hoods, compared.
Top pick: AEG DKB5660HM 60 cm pyramid chimney hood Best value: COMFEE' KWH-PYRA17SS-60 chimney hood – The lowest price in the set, at £69.99, with a stated 400 m³/h and a 4.4-star rating from 396 reviews for a straightforward ducted install. Updated October 2026.
A stainless steel chimney cooker hood is a wall canopy with a telescopic cover. It is not a twin-wall flue, a rain cap or a barbecue chimney. If you are replacing a 60 cm hood, check whether you can duct outside at the stated outlet size, whether a carbon filter is in the box when you cannot, and whether the chimney still meets the ceiling after the hood sits at the right height above the hob. Listed airflow runs from 335 m³/h to 779 m³/h on the intensive setting. Those figures are catalogue claims, not an installed measurement, and several listings disagree with themselves on noise, airflow or box contents. In England, Approved Document F treats a hood that extracts outside and spans the cooker as a 30 litres per second extract. A recirculating hood on its own does not satisfy that extract rate. The [ducted or recirculating guide](/hub/grills-and-barbecues/stainless-steel-chimney/sub/stainless-steel-chimney-ducted-or-recirculating) is the page for that decision.
A stainless steel chimney cooker hood is a wall canopy with a telescopic cover. It is not a twin-wall flue, a rain cap or a barbecue chimney.
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The AEG DKB5660HM lists 175–352 m³/h on its normal settings and 779 m³/h on intensive, giving it the widest stated performance range in this group. Touch controls, three regular speeds, intensive mode and Breeze make it the most feature-rich option here, while the listing also claims Hob2Hood compatibility. Its 55 dB stated noise level is lower than several cheaper models in the comparison, although that figure is not an installed-kitchen measurement. The £272.00 price is far above the rest of the set, and the 5.0-star rating comes from only three reviews, so it carries much less review evidence than the CIARRA models. The box line names a ducting kit, but one review says the 150 mm pipe was missing, so you should check what is supplied before installation. The listing describes exhaust ventilation and does not state that a carbon filter is included, making this a better fit for a planned outside duct than an assumed recirculating installation.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A ducted 60 cm installation where intensive extraction, touch controls and the claimed Hob2Hood function justify the premium.
Less suitable: A budget kitchen or a recirculating installation where you need confirmed carbon filters in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
How many speeds does the AEG listing state?
The specification table says 3 speeds. The bullets also name an intensive mode and a Breeze function. Intensive is the setting listed at 779 m³/h.
Is a carbon filter listed in the box?
The listing does not name a carbon filter. The ventilation line says exhaust, so do not assume a recirculating install is ready from the box.
Does the listing prove the exhaust pipe is included?
The included-components line says a ducting kit. A UK review says the 150 mm pipe was not in the box. Check the parcel against that line before you fit it.
The CIARRA CBCS6201 pairs a £79.99 price with a 4.4-star rating from 12,710 reviews, the strongest review base in this comparison. Its box list is also practical, naming carbon filters, grease filters, a 1.5 m exhaust pipe, two chimney extensions and a UK standard plug. Three push-button speeds keep operation simple, and the listing supports both evacuation and recycling. The airflow data needs careful reading because the title says 404 m³/h while the specification table says 370 m³/h; neither figure proves installed performance. The listed 60 dB noise is mid-pack rather than especially quiet, and the separate 425 mm item-width cell conflicts with the 60 cm dimension line. Even with those catalogue inconsistencies, its combination of price, supplied parts and extensive buyer feedback makes it our top pick in this seven-product set.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A value-conscious buyer who wants a well-reviewed 60 cm hood with ducting, carbon filters and a UK plug named in the box.
Less suitable: Someone wanting touch or gesture controls, or an installation that depends on one verified airflow figure.
Specifications
Common questions
Which airflow figure is on the listing?
The title says 404 m³/h. The specification table says 370 m³/h. Neither figure is an installed-kitchen measurement.
Is a UK plug listed?
Yes. The box list includes one UK standard plug. It is the only listing in this set that states that.
What width should you use?
The dimension line is 60 cm wide. A separate item-width cell says 425 mm. Treat that as a conflict, not as a single confirmed width.
The COMFEE' KWH-PYRA17SS-60 is the cheapest hood in this set at £69.99 while listing 400 m³/h across three push-button speeds. A 4.4-star rating from 396 reviews gives it more evidence than the SNDOAS or AEG, although much less than the CIARRA CBCS6201. At 5.3 kg it is also the lightest listed model here, which may simplify handling during wall mounting without removing the need for suitable fixings. The specification table describes exhaust use, while the bullets say recirculation is possible if you buy a CF04 carbon filter separately. Its stated 67 dB is the highest single noise figure in this comparison, and neither a duct nor a UK plug is confirmed in the box details. For a straightforward ducted budget installation it is our best-value option, provided you allow for any missing duct parts.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A simple, low-cost ducted installation where three speeds are enough and you can source any required duct parts separately.
Less suitable: A quiet open-plan kitchen or a recirculating setup where you want the carbon filter included.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a carbon filter included?
No. The bullets say recirculation needs a COMFEE' CF04 bought separately. The box line is the hood and a manual.
What voltage does the table give?
The specification table says 230 V and 65 W. That is the only listing in this set that prints 230 V.
Does the table allow recirculation?
The ventilation cell says exhaust. The bullets allow recirculation only with a CF04 carbon filter bought separately.
The CIARRA CAS6201A lists 370 m³/h across three push-button speeds and costs £79.99. Its 4.3-star rating from 1,605 reviews gives it substantially more buyer evidence than most models here, though less than the related CBCS6201. A stated chimney range of 573–940 mm is useful when checking whether the cover will meet your ceiling at the required hob clearance. Carbon filters are not in the box list and CBCF002X2 is sold separately, so recirculation adds cost. The listing says a 1.5 m pipe is supplied in a bullet, but the included-components line omits it, and the manufacturer part-number field confusingly says CBCS6201. This is therefore a credible basic hood, but you should verify both the exact model and installation parts before ordering.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A budget 60 cm installation where the stated chimney range matters and you are prepared to check or buy the required accessories.
Less suitable: A recirculating setup where you want carbon filters and every fitting confirmed in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Are carbon filters in the box?
The bullet says CBCF002X2 is available separately. The included-components line lists the hood, a mounting kit and a manual.
Why does the part number look like the other CIARRA?
The model field says CAS6201A. The manufacturer part-number field says CBCS6201, which is the other CIARRA listing in this set. Confirm the model before you order.
How long is the chimney?
The bullet states a telescopic chimney of 573–940 mm. That is the clearest chimney range printed in this comparison.
The FIREGAS hood costs £79.99 and combines three speeds with touch controls, making it one of the least expensive touch-operated models in this group. Its stated airflow is 335 m³/h, the lowest headline figure among the seven, though listing figures should not be treated as installed tests. Carbon filters are named in the box and the bullets describe both extraction and recirculation, which gives you flexibility at this price. A 4.2-star rating from 343 reviews provides a moderate evidence base, but only part of the collected review text was from UK buyers. Important listing details conflict: the table says 65 dB and exhaust, while a bullet says 54 dB and both modes; the 75 V and 900 W cells are too inconsistent to use. Choose it for controls and supplied filters, not for certainty about its electrical or acoustic specifications.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A budget recirculating or ducted setup where touch controls and supplied carbon filters matter more than a high airflow claim.
Less suitable: A specification-led installation that requires confirmed electrical, noise or duct details before purchase.
Specifications
Common questions
Which noise figure is on the listing?
The specification table says 65 dB. The bullet says 54 dB. Both stay visible because the listing does not reconcile them.
Can the 75 V and 900 W cells be used?
No. They conflict with the 1.5 W LED bullet. Voltage and wattage are not usable from this listing.
Are carbon filters listed in the box?
Yes. The included-components line names carbon filters, along with the hood, a chimney bracket, instructions and screws.
The COMFEE' 60M77 combines a stated 650 m³/h airflow with four speeds, touch controls and gesture control, so it offers more control options than the push-button hoods in this set. At £126.98, it sits between the budget models and the much dearer AEG. The included-components line names a CF06 or CF03 carbon filter, which reduces the extra shopping needed for recirculation. Its 4.2-star rating is based on 209 reviews, a useful sample but much smaller than the review base behind the CIARRA CBCS6201. The listing is not fully consistent: the bullets describe ducted and recirculating use, while the specification table says recirculation, and a review mentions a 6-inch foil duct that the box list does not name. The stated 59 dB noise level is competitive within this group, but neither airflow nor noise is an installed-kitchen test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 60 cm kitchen where you want gesture control, four speeds and a carbon filter supplied for a possible recirculating setup.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs an unambiguous ducted box list or only wants a low-cost three-speed hood.
Specifications
Common questions
Can this hood be ducted and recirculated?
The bullets say both ducted and recirculating use. The specification table says recirculation. Both lines are on the listing, so the mode is not settled by one field.
How far does the chimney adjust?
The bullet states 485 mm to 820 mm. Measure that against your ceiling after you allow hob clearance.
What light type does the table give?
The specification table says halogen. The other hoods in this set list LED.
The SNDOAS hood gives you a stated 450 m³/h, three push-button speeds and a £76.90 price. Its box list is unusually complete for this group, naming two YYCF-55E carbon filters and a 2 m, 150 mm foil tube as well as the chimney sections. That makes the listing practical for someone who wants either mode without immediately sourcing filters, although rigid ducting may still be preferable for a longer outside run. The 3.9-star rating from 32 reviews is the weakest rating and one of the smallest evidence bases in the comparison. Reviews also raise concerns about the short chimney, and the listing specifies two 300 mm sections, so ceiling reach needs checking before you buy. Noise is stated at 65 dB, placing it towards the louder end of these listed figures, while the presence of a UK plug is not stated.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A lower-cost installation where the included 150 mm duct and carbon filters are useful and the stated chimney reach fits.
Less suitable: A tall ceiling, a noise-sensitive open-plan room or anyone prioritising extensive review evidence.
Specifications
Common questions
What duct does the box list?
A 2 m aluminium foil tube at 150 mm, plus two carbon filters YYCF-55E. Rigid duct may still be preferable for a longer outside run.
What wattage does the table give?
55 W. The chimney is listed as two 300 mm sections, so check ceiling reach before you order.
Is a UK plug named?
The listing does not state a UK plug. UK plugs are BS 1363, and a fused spur is an electrician’s job.
The scores compare only the seven amazon.co.uk listings kept for this category. They are editorial comparison scores, not laboratory results. The star rating and review count stay labelled separately as the amazon.co.uk figures.
Amazon rating and review confidence
35%The star rating contributes up to 25 points and review volume up to 10, with diminishing returns so a long catalogue history does not crowd out the other factors.
Extraction and everyday controls
20%Stated airflow, speed selection, controls and useful modes. Listing figures are claims, not installed measurements.
Installation readiness
20%Credit for a clearly listed duct, carbon filters, chimney range, UK plug details and warranty information.
Price and value
20%Price is judged against the supplied equipment and features in this seven-product set, not against the whole UK market.
Listing clarity
5%Consistent dimensions, mode, noise and box contents score better than contradictory catalogue fields.
Use this section to decide mode, width and chimney reach before you sort the seven hoods by price. The table ranks amazon.co.uk listings. It does not measure installed airflow, and it does not treat a printed energy class as verified. Ducted replacements, flats that must recirculate, and households paying for a Hob2Hood claim need different box contents.
A stainless steel chimney cooker hood is a wall canopy plus a telescopic decorative chimney. Integrated visors, downdraft, ceiling and island chimneys are other types and are not in this table. The split inside the seven listings is ducted, recirculating or convertible, and push-button versus touch or gesture. The AEG also lists an intensive speed, up to 779 m³/h, and a normal band of 175–352 m³/h. Duct to outside if the wall and the outlet allow it.
A reducer from 150 mm to 100 mm is not a free way to keep the listed airflow. Caple’s guide says reducers cut performance on its extractors. Read the outlet the listing actually states.
They are named for the CBCS6201, the gesture COMFEE', the SNDOAS and the FIREGAS. The CAS6201A and the pyramid COMFEE' sell them separately. The AEG listing does not name one.
The AEG’s 5.0-star line is three amazon.co.uk reviews. The CBCS6201’s 4.4 is from 12,710. A high intensive airflow figure does not close that gap, and chimney length still has to be measured.
Start with the wall, not the fan curve. If you can duct outside, match the stated outlet. The SNDOAS lists a 2 m, 150 mm foil tube. The CBCS6201 lists a 1.5 m pipe without a diameter in the components line. UK reviews on CIARRA and FIREGAS mention 150 mm, which is not the same as a diameter printed in every box list. Recirculation is the fallback when you cannot core a wall. It needs a carbon filter, and Approved Document F still does not treat a recirculating hood alone as the kitchen extract.
A hood that cannot meet the ceiling after hob clearance is the wrong hood, whatever the airflow claim. The CAS6201A prints 573–940 mm. The gesture COMFEE' prints 485–820 mm. The CBCS6201 prints two 40 cm extensions. The SNDOAS prints two 300 mm sections, and reviews say that can be short. The AEG, pyramid COMFEE' and FIREGAS do not state a range. Stated noise runs from 55 dB to 67 dB, with the FIREGAS bullet and table in conflict at 54 dB and 65 dB. Push-button hoods are the majority.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are matching an outside-wall duct and the chimney height you already have. The CIARRA CBCS6201 lists a 1.5 m pipe, carbon filters, two chimney extensions and a UK standard plug, with a 4.4-star rating from 12,710 reviews. Check the title airflow of 404 m³/h against the table figure of 370 m³/h before you order.
You cannot duct outside, so the box needs a named carbon filter, and you still need another way to remove moisture. The gesture COMFEE' lists a CF06 or CF03 filter and a stated 650 m³/h. Its bullets say ducted and recirculating use, while the specification table says recirculation.
You want the Hob2Hood claim and are paying £272.00 for the AEG DKB5660HM. The listing pairs that claim with touch controls and an intensive figure of 779 m³/h. The 5.0-star line is only three amazon.co.uk reviews, and a carbon filter is not named in the box.
Seven 60 cm stainless steel chimney hoods run from £69.99 to £272.00. The top pick is the CIARRA CBCS6201: £79.99, a 4.4-star rating from 12,710 reviews, and a box list that names carbon filters, a 1.5 m pipe and a UK standard plug. The title and the table disagree on airflow, at 404 m³/h and 370 m³/h. The best value is the COMFEE' KWH-PYRA17SS-60 at £69.99, with a stated 400 m³/h and 396 reviews, if you can duct outside and buy a CF04 filter only if you recirculate. None of these scores is a lab test.
COMFEE' KWH-PYRA17SS-60 chimney hood
The lowest price in the set, at £69.99, with a stated 400 m³/h and a 4.4-star rating from 396 reviews for a straightforward ducted install.
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