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Few people like to constantly hear extraneous odors that come from frying or baking. To minimize the contamination of the finish, to rid the kitchen of the smell of meatballs or soup, use a hood. It does not take up much space, is easy to install, and is inexpensive. The main thing is to determine the dimensions, installation location, type. After studying a lot of user reviews and analyzing the opinions of experts, I have compiled my rating of the best kitchen hoods in 2022 with a width of 50 cm.

Selecting the optimal performance

Often, many manufacturers initially indicate the area of the room (less often the volume) for which this or that model is designed. For the area indicator, a value of two and a half meters is conventionally accepted for the standard calculated ceiling height, which makes it easy to switch to conversion into the required units of volume. Too weak models will not cope effectively enough with the tasks of air exchange and removal. More powerful hoods for the kitchen – do not justify themselves in terms of economic feasibility. How to determine the necessary and sufficient parameters that would best suit your individual conditions and criteria?

The performance required in each specific case for your kitchen can be calculated independently. For this you need:

• Determine the volume of air in the room (we multiply the area by the height), for example – 12 m² × 2.5 m = 30 m³and then subtract the volume occupied by furniture and kitchen equipment, let’s say 6 m³. Approximately 24 cubes are obtained.
• We take into account: the frequency of air exchange (according to the requirements of the current sanitary standards, this is an indicator of 10–12 cycles per hour, while not less than 75 m³/hour for electric stoves, and 90 m³/ hour for gas), and the power reserve of the unit is 25–30% (coefficient 1.3).
• As a result, we get the value: 24 × 12 × 1.3 = at least 375 m³ in hour. We should not forget about possible losses in the duct leading to the entrance to the ventilation shaft. Each angled deflection of the flow reduces its efficiency by about 10%. If there are such turns, we add them to the calculation. For example, if there are two of them, we additionally take into account another 20%. Total result 375+75=450 m³/h No longer makes sense, lower is ineffective.

Operating parameters

Another important factor to consider when choosing is power consumption. And to be more precise – energy efficiency or the ratio of power and performance. It is no secret that models from different manufacturers spend different amounts of energy to remove the same volume of air. Therefore, their efficiency coefficients differ significantly. For example, both models of the same production Elikor Epsilon 50 and Vreznoj Blok 60 consume energy the same 225 W, while the first one is able to overtake at 430 m³/ h and the second is already 700, at a relatively identical cost. This kind of spread in performance indicators is primarily due to differences in the applied design solutions, electric drives and methods of capturing and generating flow, which collectively affect energy efficiency.

Operating modes, there are two of them – this is air exhaust and recirculation. In the first case, an air duct is connected to the hood, which is purchased and installed separately, and each turn of it entails an additional 10% loss. A hood with a recirculation function allows you to purify the air directly inside the room without removing it to the outside. In this case, the air duct is not required, and is not involved, which is especially useful in the cold autumn-winter period, and with low loads on the hood. The removal of large volumes of warm air requires additional costs for heating cold air entering from the street. For this, a system of special filters is used. But such an advantage requires a fee – they should be periodically cleaned, and changed after the resource is exhausted (especially coal ones with active absorbing properties).

Maximum noise level – unfortunately, experts have not yet invented silent or very quiet hoods. The lower its value, the more comfortable you feel. Constant noise, even a slight one, is disturbing and annoying. In any case, the noise device, which exceeds the threshold of 70 dB, is definitely not worth buying.

Collaboration Security with various gas heaters equipped with an open combustion chamber: flow-through (columns) and capacitive (boilers) – this is a very important point, which, however, in most cases is often overlooked. The danger lies in the fact that the simultaneous operation of the hood with the specified equipment, especially with the withdrawal of the air duct into one shaft, can lead to the formation of a reverse draft in the chimney and the ingress of carbon monoxide (CO) back into the room. Such requirements and parameters, without fail, must be indicated by the manufacturer in the product passport, but, unfortunately, very often they are present in it in a rather veiled form so as not to scare away.

TOP-3 cooker hoods 50 cm MAUNFELD

1. MAUNFELD Tower C 50
2. MAUNFELD Ancona Plus 50
3. MAUNFELD Aire 50 White

Specifications

By form of design kitchen hoods are available in the following designs: domed, T-shaped, with glass, wall-mounted, fully built-in, canopy and country (country style). The color scheme is quite extensive and varied, and allows you to successfully fit into the interior.

Most popular colors:

• classic – white, beige, ivory, red, brown and black;
• techno style – polished stainless steel, silver, chrome, graphite, bronze, copper and gold;
• other colors – yellow, orange, pink, blue, and green – are more specific and less in demand.

By type of installation and methods of fastening:

• suspended (usually flat models) – installed under a wall cabinet or shelf above the stove;
• built-in – the most compact, powerful and less noticeable. Mounted directly in a wall cabinet or decorative fireplace dome, or on a worktop next to the hob. Equipped with a fixed or retractable bottom panel. The first one significantly increases the air intake area and facilitates management;
• wall-mounted – with wall mounting;
• corner – originally designed for operation in the corner zone;
• island – attached to the ceiling in the island zone (when the stove and hob are located as an island and have an approach from all sides).

The minimum distance between the hood and the electric hob must be at least 70 cm, and the gas stove – 80 cm.

The width and depth of the coverage area – in increments of 5 cm, the size range is presented in the range with a width of 50 cm to 120 cm (up to 180). Ideally, when choosing, these indicators should match or overlap the dimensions of the hob.

Which type of hood control to choose – mechanical (push-button or slider) or electronic (touch). The first option is the simplest and cheapest, but the “mechanics” are highly susceptible to contamination and sticking over time. The second is more stylish and modern. And the presence of an LCD display and a microprocessor allows you to implement as additional options:

• automatic control of operating modes, switching on and off using timers and sensors that respond to the temperature of the hob and air humidity,
• control and indication of the state of contamination of filters;
• remote control using the remote control.

Filters are perhaps one of the main elements that affect the efficiency of the entire unit. Two types are used: the main fat-absorbing rough cleaning, and replaceable coal for the recovery of fine cleaning. (See also: How to clean the hood from grease in the kitchen)

In addition, do not forget that if the kitchen hood duct is planned to be led outside or into the ventilation system, it is necessary anti-return valvewhich prevents outside air from getting inside when it is off.

Case material:

• polished stainless steel is undoubtedly the most expensive and stylish solution, but at the same time the most practical and durable, requiring minimal effort to clean work surfaces;
• enameled or powder coated – an affordable budget and quite practical option, but less durable;
• tempered tinted glass is undeniably beautiful and aesthetically pleasing in itself, but it requires careful maintenance and the absence of chips, stains, scratches and stains.

TOP 3 kitchen hoods 50 cm ELIKOR

1. ELIKOR Integra 50
2. ELIKOR Epsilon 50
3. ELIKOR Mortise block 400 pp 50 stainless steel

Hood to the kitchen 50 cm: consumer choice

Cooker hoods 50 cm wide – market analysis 2016, Based on statistical data of real demand and consumer preferences of numerous Internet users, it shows that out of the whole variety of brands on the market, the most popular among the Russian consumer are products of such well-known brands as (sales market share, in percentage terms):

• 36% – Elikor (Group “Elikor”, Kaluga,);
• 9% – Krona (KRONAsteel, KaventDom LLC, assembly Turkey/China,);

They are further, in equal shares of 8%, followed by:

• Hansa (German AMICA WRONKI SA, with factories in Poland,);
• Cata (Spain, Toreio,).

Approximately equal niches, with a share of 3–4%, are occupied by:

• Gorenje (Slovenia, Velenje,);
• JETAIR (Elica Italy, );
• Lex (Russia, );
• Akpo (Poland, Isobelin,).
• Maunfeld (Great Britain, Middlesboro, );
• Gefest (JV JSC “Brestgazoapparat”, Brest, Belarus,);

17% – other manufacturers.

It’s nice to know that almost half of the market demand (49%) is completely covered by domestic brands.

TOP-3 built-in hoods 50 cm

ELIKOR Integra 50

The rating is opened by the ELIKOR model, made in white. It slides out and mounts in a hanging kitchen cabinet above the stove, saving more free space in the kitchen. The model has a good motor with a maximum capacity of up to 400 m3/h in the extraction mode, and up to 280 m3/h in the recirculation mode. An innovative turbine is responsible for the operation of the hood, providing a relatively low noise level – no more than 55 dB, economically consuming electricity. Two 40 W halogen lamps are built into the hood housing for additional illumination of the hob. The model has an anodized grease-catching aluminum frame filter.

Advantages:

• good lighting;
• perfectly draws air;
• affordable price;
• attractive look.

Flaws:

• high noise level;
• often there are poorly assembled models;
• the case is made of thin metal, so it vibrates during operation.

The device of the Russian company ELIKOR belongs to budget technology. At a price of 3450 rubles, the device is assembled poorly and makes a lot of noise. Externally, the hood looks quite attractive, especially in white, it has good lighting, the motor works properly and perfectly cleans the air in the kitchen. On the Yandex. Market 81% of buyers recommend this product.

Krona Kamilla Slim 1M 500 white

The KAMILLA SLIM model has the thinnest bar, which has no analogues in the world market. The hood remains invisible in the kitchen set, does not violate the integrity of the design. The model has a good motor with maximum performance in retract mode up to 449 m³/h, and in recirculation mode – up to 390 m³/h According to these indicators, the Krona model surpasses ELIKOR Integra 50. The device can operate at three speeds with a minimum noise level of 38 dB and a maximum of 60 dB.

The device has a Slide Stop function that will automatically turn on when the bar is extended or turn off when the bar is reversed. The hood will remember the last operating mode settings: just reach out and pull out the bar. The hood is equipped with an anti-return valve. It automatically blocks access to the ventilation system of the house when the engine is turned off, preventing foreign odors from entering the apartment.

The device is equipped with halogen lamps, which are included in the kit. They have excellent light transmission, durability, save energy. The plafond of the backlight lamp is made of polycarbonate: it does not darken, it does not scratch when washing. The model is equipped with metal grease cassettes. It also includes attachments for carbon filters that absorb excess moisture and eliminate unpleasant odors. When installed, the hood can operate in recirculation mode, which helps to reduce the cost of heating the room. Control with the Memobutton function is a keyboard that “remembers” the selected speed of the previous inclusion. You can quickly switch to the desired operating mode. I would like to note that the Krona engineers decided to conduct an experiment: the hood was connected to the network and did not turn off for 7 years, but it worked flawlessly throughout this period.

Advantages:

• model with the thinnest bar, almost invisible when installed;
• slide stop function;
• very high quality lighting;
• control with the Memobutton function;
• 3 speeds of work.

Flaws:

• at the maximum third speed, the hood is very noisy;
• inconvenient button control;
• aluminum filters are very flimsy.

A very good model from Krona, especially when compared with the competitor ELIKOR Integra 50. Kamilla Slim is more technologically advanced, functional, it is more powerful, which has a positive effect on its work. The hood is assembled from high quality components, as evidenced by the test I mentioned. The price is 4800 rubles. I think that it is better to pay extra and buy this model than to buy ELIKOR Integra 50. On the Yandex portal. Market 60% of buyers recommend this product.

Jetair Aurora LX/WH/F/50

Stylish design with a combination of classic colors – gray and white. The model has a powerful motor with maximum performance in retract mode up to 650 m³/h, and in recirculation mode – up to 460 m³/h According to these indicators, the hood is more powerful than Krona Kamilla Slim 1M 500 white. Two 28W halogen lamps are built into the housing. According to this indicator, the device is inferior even to ELIKOR Integra 50. The device operates at 3 speeds with a minimum noise level of 53 dB and a maximum of 62 dB. Installed grease and carbon filters that absorb excess moisture and eliminate unpleasant odors. Aluminum grease filters to trap particles of fat and other suspended particles formed during cooking, prevent their penetration into the hood. Filters can be easily removed and washed as they get dirty. The air purifier effectively removes odors by extracting air into the ventilation shaft. If this is not possible, then there is a recirculation mode: polluted air passes through the filters included in the kit, and already cleaned is returned back.

Advantages:

• powerful engine;
• high productivity – 650 m³/h;
• cord length – 140 cm;
• removable filters that are very convenient to wash;
• Spare filter included.

Flaws:

• overpriced;
• high noise level;
• insufficient power of halogen lamps.

The device copes well with air purification due to the high engine power and removable filters of excellent quality. According to these indicators, Jetair surpasses the Krona model. But in terms of noise level during operation, the previous model clearly wins: it is quieter than Jetair, has better and brighter lighting. The price is 4950 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 75% of buyers recommend this product.

TOP-4 fireplace hoods 50 cm

ELIKOR Epsilon 50

The classic semi-circular dome of the hood allows it to be integrated into the design of any kitchen. The hood is equipped with an Italian turbine for 430 m³/h It does an excellent job of extracting and circulating air, and the built-in aluminum grease filter purifies the air. To operate the cooker hood in recirculation mode, you need an F-00 charcoal filter, which is purchased separately. A simple slider control makes the device easy to use. You can turn on the backlight or select the operating mode that matches the workload of your stove. The hood has 3 modes of operation with a minimum of 35 dB and a maximum noise level of 54 dB. Proper setting of the operating mode will help to optimize the efficiency, noise, and energy consumption of the equipment. For directional lighting of the hob, two built-in lamps with a power of 40 W each are provided on the body.

Advantages:

• silent operation in mode 1;
• sufficient power;
• affordable price;
• attractive look.

Flaws:

• 2 and 3 operating modes are very noisy;
• poor lighting;
• it is difficult to buy a grease-catching aluminum filter for replacement;
• The switch buttons are hard to press.

A simple hood without any special “bells and whistles” and “chips”, which does its job well. Its power is enough for a kitchen of 10 m² even when working in mode 1, but with modes 2 and 3 it starts to work very loudly. The device has insufficiently bright lighting, it is not easy to clean it. Replacing the aluminum filter will not be easy: it is hard to find it on sale, and it fails after 5 years. The price is 3990 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 96% of buyers recommend this product.

Krona Bella 500 white

The Krona model has a high-quality and perfectly polished case, it looks very beautiful. The noble white color technique will go well with other colors in the interior of your kitchen. The motor in retraction mode works with a power of 663 m³/h, and in circulation mode – 550 m³/h In the removal mode, unpleasant odors are eliminated outside your apartment through ventilation. If the circulation mode is on, the air is driven through the grease filter and cleaned. There is no carbon filter in the KRONA BELLA 500 kit, but if you install it, it will effectively capture the smells of burning and “escaped” milk. Convenient push-button control: you can change the speed of the hood, turn on the backlight (one 28 W halogen lamp is installed). The hood has 3 modes of operation with a minimum noise level of 46 dB and a maximum of 56 dB.

Advantages:

• powerful motor;
• low noise level;
• beautiful view;
• high-quality components and assembly;
• affordable price.

Flaws:

• charcoal filter must be purchased separately;
• loud noise at power level 3;
• control buttons are pressed hard.

The Krona model again pleased us with excellent quality and good work results. The extractor hood is quite powerful, easily copes with its duties. It is more powerful than ELIKOR Epsilon 50, and on the 2nd operating mode in terms of noise level, it is more acceptable. But in mode 3, it works just as loudly as a competitor. The package does not include a charcoal filter, but it is inexpensive, I advise you to purchase, as it perfectly removes odors. In terms of quality and assembly, I have no complaints. The price is 4600 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 77% of buyers recommend this product.

LEX Mini 500

The inclined hood LEX MINI 500 attracts with its stylish design, which is why it is so popular. The device comes in a white laconic case with a convenient push-button control. The motor in retraction mode works with a power of 680 m³/h, and in circulation mode – 320 m³/h In the extraction mode, this hood is slightly more powerful than the Krona Bella, and in the circulation mode, on the contrary, it is weaker. During operation, air is driven through a grease filter, you can install an additional carbon filter, but you need to buy it separately. It can operate at 3 speeds with a minimum noise level of 38 dB, a maximum noise level of 48 dB, which is even quieter than the previous model. Illumination is provided by two 35W halogen lamps.

Advantages:

• high power;
• low noise level;
• stylish appearance;
• good level of light.

Flaws:

• low power in circulation mode;
• very easily soiled;
• charcoal filter must be purchased separately;
• thin metal hood frame;
• high price.

This time, LEX did a good job and assembled a fairly high-quality model with good power, even a little more than in the Krona Bella 500. The built-in lighting is also good, only the lamps get very hot. The LEX Mini 500 is quieter at speeds 1 and 2 than the Krona. There is no charcoal filter in the kit – this is a minus of this and previous models. The price is 6600 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 78% of buyers recommend this product.

MAUNFELD Tower C 50

The Maunfeld Tower C 50 hood is a model with a modern design. Inside the hood there is one motor with class B energy consumption. It can work at three speeds with a minimum noise level of 38 dB and a maximum of 54 dB. Air suction occurs with a capacity of up to 650 m³ / h (button control). With the recirculation function on, air intake with a capacity of 520 m³/h. An aluminum filter is used to protect the mechanism from grease. This is a fine-mesh mesh, fixed in the body with latches. The filter can be easily removed for cleaning. It can be washed with soap or other cleaning products. It is possible to install a carbon filter, but it is purchased separately. Illumination – two LED lamps with a power of 3 watts.

Advantages:

• high power in the mode of withdrawal and recirculation;
• low noise level during operation;
• aluminum filter is easy to remove and easy to clean;
• LED lightening;
• non-staining.

Flaws:

• high price;
• loud sound of switching speeds of work;
• stamped glass.

An excellent model with a beautiful design that looks very attractive, especially in black. On the surface of the hood itself, there are no traces of hands, but the glass edging attracts dust like a magnet, fingerprints remain on it, it must be wiped regularly. There are no complaints about the power level, all odors are removed from the kitchen even in mode 1, when compared with the LEX Mini 500 and Krona Bella 500 white, even at the third speed the appliance is quieter than its competitors. LED lamps do their job well, do not heat up as much as in models with halogen ones. The price is 8 thousand rubles. On the Yandex. Market 80% of buyers recommend this product.

TOP-3 hanging hoods 50 cm

Hansa OSC 5111 WH

The Hansa OSC 5111 WH hood is presented in white. The model has a motor with maximum performance in retract mode up to 335 m³/h, and in recirculation mode – up to 158 m³/h It has 3 speeds of operation, the minimum noise level is 58 dB, the maximum is 63 dB. This allows you to quickly clear the kitchen of smoke and persistent smells of fish or onions. During operation, the air is driven through the grease aluminum filter that comes with the kit. You can install coal, but it is purchased separately. Backlight – one halogen lamp with a power of 28 watts.

Advantages:

• affordable price;
• easy installation;
• good aluminum filter;
• excellent build quality.

Flaws:

• low power;
• high noise level at 2 and 3 speeds;
• charcoal filter must be purchased separately;
• light bulb burns out very quickly.

The hood of the German company Hansa is of good quality, but does not do its job very well. Its power is not enough to purify the air from odors, especially if it works at speed 1. At levels 2 and 3, noise will cause great discomfort. The aluminum filter can be easily removed, it washes well, the carbon filter is not available, but you can purchase it. The price is 2400 rubles. Given this minimum price, it is difficult to count on an excellent result of work. On the Yandex. Market 90% of buyers recommend this item.

ELIKOR Davoline 50

Model Davoline 50 looks unattractive, especially when compared with similar models. For control, a slider mechanism is used that regulates the operation of the motor, capable of delivering maximum power up to 290 m³/h, which is less than in Hansa OSC 5111 WH. 3 speeds of operation with a minimum noise level of 34 dB and a maximum of 52 dB. The device will quickly clear the kitchen of smoke and unpleasant odors. The kit includes a grease aluminum filter, a carbon filter can be purchased separately. One 40 W incandescent lamp is built into the hood housing.

Advantages:

• affordable price;
• durable motor;
• easy to manage;
• case made of fairly dense metal.

Flaws:

• very weak suction power even at 3 speeds;
• very noisy operation at 2 and 3 speeds;
• the lighting lamp is bad, it is advisable to replace it with an LED one;
• Charcoal filter must be purchased separately.

The model has little power even compared to the competitor Hansa OSC 5111 WH. This power is hardly enough for 3 speeds of operation, at 1 and 2 it practically does not suck. But at speed 3, the noise level is unbearable, even though it is less noisy than the Hansa in terms of characteristics. In appearance, the previous model looks better, Davoline 50 looks more like an ordinary white piece of plastic. The price is 2550 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 94% of buyers recommend this product.

GEFEST VO-2501 K47

The GEFEST model with a beautiful design, unlike ELIKOR Davoline 50, is made in brown. The hood has push-button control: you can choose one of three operating speeds. The minimum noise level is 38 dB, the maximum is 62 dB. Maximum productivity in retraction mode – up to 300 m³/h, and in recirculation mode – up to 150 m³/h 2 incandescent lamps with a power of 25 W are built into the housing. The aluminum filter can be removed easily, it washes well, there is no carbon filter, but it can be installed.

Advantages:

• good build quality;
• the power is small, but it is enough even when working at 2 speeds;
• good aluminum filter;
• attractive design;
• affordable price.

Flaws:

• at 2 and 3 speeds it works more noisily than at the first;
• charcoal filter must be purchased separately;
• only available in one color.

The GEFEST model is a hood with a high-quality assembly and a good engine that does not have high power, but works very well at 2 and 3 speeds. If compared in terms of noise level, it works quieter than ELIKOR Davoline 50 and Hansa OSC 5111 WH, although the characteristics should be the other way around. In terms of lighting quality, it is better than Hansa OSC 5111 with its single lamp. I think this hood is the most attractive and high-quality among these three appliances. The price is 3500 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 100% buyers recommend this item.