13 best inclined hoods — Rating 2022

*A review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The inclined form factor of kitchen and fireplace hoods is a relatively new trend in the home appliance market segment. More and more consumers are looking at this solution when organizing the interior. The editors of Expertology magazine, together with the analysts of the portal https://rankquality.com/, have prepared for you an extended review of the best models of inclined hoods, available in the first half of 2020.

Features of inclined hoods

To begin with, let us briefly remind the reader what are the main features of inclined hoods, and what should be considered when choosing a specific model for your house or apartment.

In addition to the most obvious — the shape, inclined hoods have their own pros and cons against the background of dome hoods — the most familiar form factor for the mass consumer or any other, where the catching area is located strictly parallel to the hob.

But still, let’s start with the form, since it is by no means here for beauty, or rather, not in the first place. The idea behind the sloping surface of the hood is to eliminate the annoying feature of the dome form factor, which is limited access to the cooker. First of all, this concerns visual access — the dome hood simply does not allow you to bend over the hob, and this may be necessary repeatedly during the cooking process.

The advantage of the inclined shape has a downside — by definition, such hoods cannot be built-in, and they are not suitable for all interior styles, for example, in neoclassical such a hood would be inappropriate, and it is impossible to style it as «retro». But inclined hoods are just perfect for high-tech style or any minimalism without pronounced stylistic features.

Another plus of the inclined shape is the ability to place the hood lower than any dome hood, since it will never block the view of the hob. This possibility automatically implies a reduction in the minimum power requirements for the motor and for the fan speed — the lower the hood, the more efficient the capture of fumes and the less leakage of unwanted odors. The secondary benefit is noise reduction, but it should be understood that there are still no completely silent hoods.

Another disadvantage of inclined hoods, which is not directly related to their form factor, is that they are significantly more expensive than traditional ones.

Rating of the best inclined hoods

The best inexpensive inclined hoods

In the first selection of the review, we will traditionally consider worthy models of the most affordable price category. Trademarks of manufacturers in the article will go through all price segments, since most well-known brands have lines for a variety of consumer needs. As for the cost, hereinafter it should be understood that on different trading floors the price of each particular model may differ, in some places very significantly. We take into account only real and the most affordable options.

LEX Luka 600 black

Rating: 4.6

And we will start with the inclined hood of the Italian brand LEX, the Luka 600 series. The company owns production facilities in Italy itself, Poland and China. It is this type of product — hoods — that is produced in the Middle Kingdom, but with total quality control by the main office.

Luka 600 is an inclined hood with wall installation. Dimensions — 103x60x28cm, branch pipe section — 120mm. The weight of the set is 12kg. Body materials — metal and tempered glass. This series offers two basic colors — black and white. The width of the bowl-catcher of 60 cm coincides with the conventional width of the embedding and implies the same width of the working part of the hob.

For forced withdrawal in this model, one motor is responsible for the fan with a power consumption of 68W. There are two modes of operation — an outlet of different intensity and one circulation mode, in which the air is not removed, but passed through the existing filters, after which it is supplied already cleaned back into the room. The retraction mode provides three fan speeds. There is built-in lighting — two LED lamps with a power of 1.5W each. Mode control, lighting on and off is carried out by means of mechanical buttons on the case.

The working capabilities of the hood are largely reflected in its name — the number 600 means nothing more than its performance — up to 600 cubic meters of air per hour. This is a very good indicator for a hood of this class. Layout by modes: 500-600m³/h for free outlet, 400-500m³/h for ventilation and 300-400m³/h for recirculation. Nominal noise — from 36 to 44 dB, depending on the mode.

The suction principle is perimeter. Hereinafter, this term implies the suction of air not over the entire area of ​​the bowl-screen, but through narrow longitudinal holes along its perimeter. This principle gives a significantly higher performance, all other things being equal in terms of power, when compared with traditional hoods. The bottom line is that in this case a kind of “vacuum cleaner effect” is created, when air is taken in under much greater pressure, preventing unwanted fumes from flowing around the hood bowl.

The delivery set of the product includes a decorative screen, a branch pipe made of two U-shaped overlays, a plastic flange with a built-in valve, a mounting kit, documentation and a drawing.

According to official data, the manufacturer provides a guarantee for the hood for 3 years and separately for the engine — as much as 8 years.

Krona Olly PB 600 black

Rating: 4.5

The second number in the selection of the best budget inclined hoods according to Expertology is a model of the Krona brand that is similar in power. Another well-known brand name is Krona Steel GmbH. Despite the German style of the name, this is a Russian specialized trademark, one of the leaders in sales of hoods of the lower and middle price categories in the Russian Federation. Products are made in China and Turkey.

Dimensions of the main part of the structure — 137x60x27.80cm, total weight — 7.8kg. Several color options are offered. The most popular option is deep black with a matte surface texture. The cross section of the duct pipe is 150mm.

In terms of performance, this model is weaker than the previous one, but only slightly — 500 cu. m/h The work is provided by a motor with a power consumption of 65W. Another 2W is consumed by two LED lighting lamps. Like the previous model, Krona Olly PB 600 operates in both extraction and circulation modes. In retraction mode, there are also three speeds. The maximum declared noise level is higher than that of the LEX Luka 600 black, and is 50dB. Management is exactly the same — mechanical buttons.

Here, too, a perimeter suction scheme is used, although in a strange way there are complaints at this very moment. Despite the total popularity of the perimeter scheme, there still remains a significant proportion of consumers who do not trust such a solution and prefer the good old classics that have been tested for decades. However, our experts did not record this moment as a shortcoming of the model for obvious reasons.

Here, a grease filter is installed “by default”, the main task of which is to protect the engine, fan and air outlet surfaces from small particles of grease that can stick and accumulate, creating problems in the near future. The charcoal filter, which copes with odors, in this and previous models can only be included as an option, so its availability should be specified when ordering.

The entire product comes with a 2-year warranty and a separate 7-year warranty for the engine.

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MAUNFELD Tower C 50

Rating: 4.4

The third point is to pay attention to the series of inclined hoods Tower C 50 of the MAUNFELD trademark. The trademark is also completely Russian, like the one described above. It belongs to the trading house of the same name, which is the holder of other well-known names in the domestic market — HOMSair, HOMS, Matteo.

The structural principle of mounting this hood is similar to the previous ones — wall-mounted installation. Dimensions of the main part — 97x50x31cm. We emphasize that this model is focused on narrower cooking surfaces — 50cm. The manufacturer offers a wide range of colors — deep black, white, beige, dark beige, metallic, ivory, optionally and other options, depending on the batch. The cut of the duct pipe is 120 mm in diameter.

The total power consumption of the hood is 96W, of which 6W is consumed in total by two LED lamps. Estimated performance in this case is slightly increased and amounts to 650 cubic meters of air per hour. The operating modes are exactly the same as those of the two models described above: air exhaust at three speeds to choose from; recycling. Push-button control, but the buttons here are already electronic.

As you can see, in terms of power consumption, the hood is noticeably more “gluttonous”, and at the same time a little more productive, even despite the smaller usable width. This optimal combination is achieved not least thanks to the same perimeter suction.

The standard filter in this model is only fat. There is no information about coal, even as an option. As for the noise level, here it is declared at the maximum level of 51 dB. This is quite a lot, but we are still talking about the maximum speed in intensive mode. There is feedback data about the occurrence of the resonance effect at maximum speed.

The manufacturer estimates the service life of this model at 10 years. The warranty period is set at three years.

Weissgauff Gamma 60 PB

Rating: 4.3

Completing the selection of the best inexpensive inclined hoods according to Expertology magazine is the most productive Weissgauff model in this group. This is also a «partisan» brand that has nothing to do with Germany. But in this case, there is nothing wrong with that, since total globalization has greatly undermined stereotypes, and the country of registration of the brand no longer says anything to anyone. Quality control at Weissgauff is very decent, and this is the main thing.

Weissgauff Gamma 60 PB is also an inclined wall-mounted hood with dimensions of 89.50×59.60x33cm and a weight of 6.5kg. The recommended width of the hob is no more than 60 cm. The section of the pipe is 150mm. The main body materials are typical for this form factor — metal and glass in a minimalistic high-tech style. There are several color options in the range.

As for the mentioned high performance, it really inspires respect here — up to 900 cubic meters. meters of air per hour. At the same time, the power consumption of the engine is quite moderate — 85W. The total power consumption is 155W. Such a big difference is due to the type of backlight used. These are 35W halogens of power consumption each. This is a rather strange decision due to the large power consumption of such lamps and heating. If the goals of the most efficient lighting were pursued, then the gain for LEDs is minimal, if any.

The layout of the operating modes here is exactly the same as that of the described models — three high-speed retraction modes and one recirculation mode. Mechanical button control. Standard grease filter installed.

In the delivery set, in addition to the main set of parts, there is documentation with an assembly and installation drawing. Here you need to be extremely careful, because depending on the batch, there may be errors in the installation instructions.

The best inclined hoods in the middle price category

The second selection of our review presents you with a more expanded selection of options for inclined hoods of a conditional average price category. Here, we also recall that the price volatility for this particular type of product on the Russian market is very significant, and if a subjectively too high price for a particular model is suddenly found, then another trading platform may well turn out to be more loyal to the consumer due to a lower markup or discounts.

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ELIKOR Ruby S4 50

Rating: 4.9

The section opens with an inclined hood with one of the most affordable prices in this class — Ruby S4 of the ELIKOR trademark. The brand is Russian, under it comes the products of a Russian technological holding headquartered in Kaluga, which includes dozens of enterprises.

Ruby S4 is a whole series of hoods, part of the Modern collection. The line offers many options for color and texture solutions for exterior finishes, and even with variations in screen materials from tempered glass to ceramics. There are also three width options — 50, 60 and 90cm. For example, we took the most compact modification with dimensions of 118x50x43cm. Even this compact model is quite heavy — 13kg, which some users point out as a disadvantage. The widest modification of 90cm weighs as much as 17.5kg.

The diameter of the pipe here is 150mm. The total power consumption here is much higher than any of the above budget models — 225W, but there is a significant share of the backlight — two halogen lamps with a consumption of 20W each.

In ELIKOR Rubin S4 50, we see an expanded choice of modes — an intensive mode has been added to the three standard fan speeds, designed to urgently cope with strong fumes and smoke due to burns. Maximum productivity — 700 cubic meters. meters per hour. The declared noise level does not exceed 52dBA. As in all the above options, a perimeter air intake scheme is used here, which increases productivity by an average of 20% compared to the classical scheme, all other things being equal in power, rotation speed and bowl surface area.

A grease filter is used here to purify the air, and a carbon one is not provided to neutralize odors. However, judging by the results of independent tests and the feedback of real users, the hood copes with the removal quite effectively, and there is no urgent need for a carbon filter.

Krona FREYA 600 PB

Rating: 4.7

Now let’s turn again to the products of the Krona brand and consider the FREYA 600 PB inclined hood model. In terms of price, it balances between the conditional budget and middle class, like the previous version from ELIKOR.

Dimensions of the main part of the hood — 59x70x29cm, weight — 8.2kg. The recommended width of the cooking table is 60cm. The nozzle diameter is 12 cm. The company’s assortment has quite a lot of color options, and they often differ significantly in price on different trading floors. The most requested colors are anthracite black and white. The stylistic design is almost the same minimalistic, but with a different surface texture of the glass screen and sidewalls.

In terms of performance, the hood is far from breaking records — up to 550 cubic meters. meters per hour. But on the other hand, her energy consumption is moderate — 110W, taking into account the 28W halogen backlight lamp. And the declared noise level is also significantly lower — 48dB. This difference may seem insignificant, but the calculus itself (decibels) suggests an increase in the estimated difference between adjacent units as the compared values ​​increase, so 48dB is subjectively felt much quieter than the same 52dB. Management of three modes of speed and backlight — mechanical buttons on the case.

Krona FREYA 600 PB assumes the possibility of installing carbon filters, but they are not included in the delivery. Some users note inconvenience when installing such filters.

The increased class of the device is indicated by the manufacturer’s confidence in the durability of the product. So, the official production warranty for this model is 2 years, and separately for the engine — as much as 7 years.

Weissgauff TAU 60 TC WH

Rating: 4.7

Let’s continue the review with a sample of brand products, which we completed the previous selection. This is the Weissgauff TAU 60 TC WH model. The WH index in the name indicates the color scheme of the finish — white (white), and in the assortment of the group of companies there are other options to choose from.

Hood dimensions — 109.20×59.50×38.50cm. The recommended width of the hob is 60 cm. The cut size of the branch pipe is 150mm. The hood is made of quality materials with the same decent build quality. The case is metal, the panel and edging are tempered glass.

The Weissgauff trademark hood described in the previous selection has already impressed with its performance. This model surpasses it — as much as 1000 cubic meters. meters of air outlet per hour. And against the backdrop of record energy efficiency, this difference becomes especially significant — the device consumes only 65W. The share of the backlight in energy consumption is negligible, since only one lamp is used, and that is LED.

This model assumes three high-speed modes of operation. The modes are switched by touch buttons on the control panel. For the most part, touch controls suit users, and this is a big plus in terms of maintenance — fewer pollution factors. In addition to the basic functionality of the Weissgauff TAU 60 TC WH is equipped with a compact display for displaying modes and statuses. Users especially appreciate the presence of a timer. The maximum declared noise level is 49 dB.

In this model, as in all previous ones, a grease aluminum filter is provided. It is also possible to additionally install active carbon filters, but the filters themselves are not included in the delivery set.

There is, however, in this model one drawback that arose as a result of an engineering miscalculation, since it does not concern the direct purpose of the hood. We are talking about the backlight, which «looks» for the most part at the wall, and not at the hob.

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LEX Plaza 600 White

Rating: 4.6

Once again, the Italian trademark LEX, with which we started the review, appears in the recommendations of Expertology specialists. The Plaza 600 White hood is made in China, but in this case this does not mean anything doubtful — the quality control of the manufacturer is at the highest level.

This model successfully «dilutes» the minimalistic monotony of most inclined hoods on the market with its design, the key feature of which is the curved screen shape. The dimensions of the hood, depending on the modification, are 115x60x36.7, the weight is quite significant — 12.7 kg, mainly due to the heavy tempered glass of the screen and its large area. Pipe diameter — 150mm.

The device consumes 69W of mains power, including two LED lamps of 1.5W each. The location of the backlight is back, which creates the same not very successful effect when more light goes to the wall, and not to the hob. The intensity of the fan, combined with the perimeter suction, creates a pressure of about 420 Pa, which provides an extract capacity of up to 500 cubic meters. meters per hour in the withdrawal mode and up to 300 cubic meters. meters per hour in recirculation mode. There are three speed modes, which are switched by touch buttons. The modes are shown on the digital display. According to the manufacturer, this model is focused on a kitchen area of ​​​​up to 12 square meters. meters.

LEX Plaza 600 White is good for almost everything except for noise. The declared maximum noise level of 50 dB, although formally not too higher than most of the hoods of the average price category, but the nature of the noise even at the minimum speed can cause discomfort. However, it must be admitted that the manufacturer’s service department is extremely attentive to user feedback and tries to give practical recommendations on noise reduction to all relevant comments on popular online sites.

This model comes with a 3-year, 18-day manufacturing warranty.

Elica BELT LUX BL/A/55

Rating: 4.5

The next mid-price hood of the well-known Italian brand Elica, the BELT LUX BL/A/55 model, continues the good tradition of at least some originality in terms of design. The quality and capabilities are also not far behind, for which it receives high marks from experts and ordinary users.

Dimensions of the device — 139.4×54.8×32.6cm, impressive weight — 17.4kg net and 19kg with packaging. This is the first and so far the only model in our review where the designers decided not to resort to perimeter suction. this left its mark on the appearance of the hood. It is different from most of the tilted models on the market, but the design is nevertheless pleasant and at the same time not banal.

The nozzle diameter is 150mm. The recommended width of the working part of the cooking table is 55cm. Lighting is provided by two 20W halogen lamps each. The total power consumption of the device is 315W.

The indicated power consumption stands out quite noticeably against the general background of the models presented in the review, but this is only the maximum power consumption when the intensive mode is turned on. The presence of such a mode is a big plus, as it provides air exhaust performance up to 1200 cubic meters. meters per hour. Of course, the noise in this case will be significant, and the manufacturer does not try to keep silent about this fact, it is up to 67dB. The other three fan speeds are already more forgiving.

Control modes electronic — through the buttons of the touch panel. The modes are shown on the compact display. There is also a timer.

Another clear advantage of Elica BELT LUX BL/A/55 is the equipment that brings the hood closer to a high class at a still relatively affordable price. So, the delivery set of the product includes not only an aluminum cassette grease filter, but also a charcoal filter. The FCB0060650 charcoal filter, which is designed to reliably cope with unwanted odors even in recirculation mode.

The official manufacturer’s warranty for this model is 24 months. Products of this type are made directly in Italy.

Faber Cocktail BK F80

Rating: 4.5

The second part of the review is completed by another example of high-quality Italian household appliances — the Faber brand Cocktail F80 series hood, which has been famous for its products of exceptional quality for 75 years.

The presented model receives a kind of user sympathy award for an unusually refined design and sophisticated technical performance. The “airiness” of the design evokes involuntary associations with the most striking examples of Apple electronics.

The dimensions of the main part of the hood are 50x80x40cm. This model is already designed for a wide hob — up to 80cm. Case materials — stainless steel, screen — tempered glass. The nozzle diameter is 120mm. The design, as already mentioned, is incredibly attractive and even somewhat bewitching, although as such there are absolutely no design elements in it, but only perfectly smooth plain surfaces and rounded corners. However, the developers managed to pick up incredibly good proportions, which turned out to be extremely comfortable for the eyes.

The extractor hood consumes 140W of electricity, of which 3W is accounted for by two LED lamps. There are three traditional high-speed modes, plus an increased intensity mode. Maximum performance in normal modes — up to 535 cu. meters per hour, in reinforced — over 700 cubic meters. m per hour. The device is equipped with a timer for delayed shutdown when the stove is already off, but the fumes from the left dishes continue to come out for some time. The hood control panel is touch-sensitive, located in a convenient place.

The high class of the product shows through in the developers’ meticulous attention to detail. So, for example, the built-in grease filter is equipped with a contamination indicator. And in the delivery set of this model there is a high-quality active carbon filter 112.0158.127 or 112.0185.278. What is even more pleasant and often useful is the presence of backlight brightness adjustment.

The best premium inclined hoods

The third and final part of Expertology magazine’s review of the best inclined hoods in the first half of 2020 presents the most expensive, but at the same time, the most interesting segment of the market. The presented premium class hoods for the most part significantly and even an order of magnitude exceed the price of any model described above, but they have their own stable target audience.

Bosch DWK 97JM60

Rating: 4.9

Let’s start with the most affordable model, which, in terms of key parameters, is barely kept in the premium category. The legendary German brand has had quite a few nasty questions in recent years due to rather poor quality control in some products, especially those made in China. But in this case, we are still dealing with that exemplary German quality that Bosch has demonstrated for many decades.

This hood is even designed for a wider hob than the Faber Cocktail BK F80 described above. The dimensions of the main unit are 119.80x90x50cm and the recommended width of the cooking table is 90cm, respectively. The design is still the same minimalism as most other slanted hoods on the market. The color scheme of this particular model is black tempered glass screen and black case. Pipe cut — 150mm.

The hood is equipped with a fan on a motor with a power consumption of 140W. Another 3W falls on a pair of LED lamps. The hood, within the framework of normal operating modes and taking into account the mode of increased intensity, is capable of developing a capacity of up to 730 cubic meters. m per hour. Switching modes is carried out by touch buttons on the front panel. The maximum declared noise level is 57 dB, which is quite acceptable for intensive mode. In the lower modes, the hood is much quieter.

With all the advantages of the Bosch DWK 97JM60, this model meets not too sharp, but still user dissatisfaction with extremely limited functionality. Considering the cost, it is rather strange that the manufacturers did not equip the device with a timer or at least a display. Such incomprehensible savings are noticeable even in the configuration — it is completely minimal and there is not even a carbon filter, although the possibility of installing it is provided for by the design. Therefore, the general conclusion on this model by experts of Expertology is strictly positive, but the described controversial points are still credited as obvious shortcomings.

Siemens LC 91 KWW 60

Rating: 4.8

The theme of premium hoods continues with the model of another German brand, no less eminent and famous than Bosch. The Siemens LC 91 KWW 60 model is also designed for a wide hob, it costs half as much as the model described above, but it already boasts not only the highest quality, but also extended functionality.

The dimensions of the catching block are 126x90x50cm, with the expectation of a 90-centimeter wide working surface of the cooking table. The section of the pipe is 120mm. Nothing fundamental can be said about the design — it is as minimalistic as the lion’s share of this segment of the market of large household appliances. Materials are also «standard» — stainless steel, tempered glass. The most demanded color scheme is a black case, a black screen.

The power consumption of the iQdrive high efficiency motor in this model is as much as 260W. The total power consumption is 270W. The illumination is provided by a dimmable LED lamp. There are three standard operating modes for fan rotation, plus a boost mode. The maximum performance of the hood is 991 cubic meters. m per hour. Noise, depending on the mode, varies from 41 to 69 dB. Control modes electronic, touch control.

As already mentioned, this model has much more interesting functionality. Firstly, it is, of course, a timer that allows you to set the operating time of the hood after cooking is completed. Secondly, the emotionLight function is implemented here — changing the backlight color within nine options. Intensive mode is supplemented by an automatic shutdown function. The operation of the function is based on the readings of the air quality sensor.

What can be put in the minus of this, undoubtedly, an outstanding model, is the lack of the possibility of additional equipment with a carbon filter. Although, in fairness, let’s say that the efficiency and performance of the Siemens LC 91 KWW 60 is enough so that the issue of a carbon filter is not particularly asked.

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Falmec QUASAR 90 Black Glass

Rating: 4.8

The third number is the hood of the elite brand of Italian household appliances Falmec. Consider the most popular Black Glass model in black, designed for a 90 cm wide hob. Actually, QUASAR is a whole series of Falmec hoods, and even if the current model is suddenly discontinued (which happens all the time to please new models), it will not be difficult to find an almost identical replacement for it in the widest range of Falmec.

The hood sparkles with the perfect surfaces of the black tempered glass screen and the same black coated stainless steel body. Illumination is provided by two LED lamps at the rear of the unit with a power of 1.2W each. The total weight of the structure is 26kg.

Here, the perimeter suction principle, already familiar to many consumers, is used. Powerful, and at the same time quite quiet engine can operate in four modes — three basic and one special, increased intensity. The maximum productivity reaches prohibitive 1280m³/h with free discharge and up to 800m³/h with recirculation. The engine, if desired, can be brought into the wall.

It is also worth praising the manufacturer for not skimping on the packaging. So, in the kit there is a main grease filter 289x326mm and an active carbon filter of the sixth type. Mode control — touch. The filters are equipped with a clogging indicator system that will tell you the optimal replacement time. Complements the functionality of the hood with a timer for delayed switching on or off.

There is another interesting function in this model — «24 hours». Its essence is already in the title. When this mode is enabled, the hood operates at minimum speed for an hour, without creating noise, but gradually updating the air in the room. Then it turns off for three hours, after which the cycle repeats.

Attention! This rating is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.