AEG vs Bosch Cooker Hoods

AEG covers the DGB3850M 70cm ExtractionTech hood at £269, the DGE5861HM 77cm at £419, the DKB5960HM 90cm touch-controlled hood at £449 and the DBE5961HG 9000 SilenceTech 90cm hood at £499. Bosch offers the DWK85DK60B 80cm built-in hood at £399, the DWQ96DM50B 90cm wall-mounted slim pyramid at £549, the DHL785CGB 700mm stainless built-in hood at £649 and the DWK87FN60B Series 4 at £699. Prices across the two brands run from £269 to £699, so budget will often settle the choice.

AEG's features focus on filtration and quiet running. ExtractionTech, washable grease filters and a 4-speed fan run across several models, and the DBE5961HG adds SilenceTech and LED lighting. Bosch's hoods are built around control. TouchSelect controls and an intensive speed setting appear on the DWK85DK60B and DWQ96DM50B, and the DWK85DK60B has a maximum extraction of 430m³/h, while the DWK87FN60B adds Home Connect and EcoSilence. Installation on some models in both ranges requires hardwiring, so check before you buy.

AEG suits a household that wants a dependable, lower-cost hood with good extraction and simple controls, and the 70cm model fits smaller kitchens. Bosch suits a buyer who wants a built-in hood with app control and a quieter drive motor, particularly in an open-plan kitchen where the hood is on show. A 90cm hood from either brand suits a family that cooks daily with several pans on the hob at once. A wall-mounted option such as the DWQ96DM50B suits a kitchen where the cooker sits against a wall.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want the lowest price for a 70cm or 90cm hood, starting at £269 with good extraction. Choose Bosch if you want app control through Home Connect on the DWK87FN60B, a built-in design and a choice of 80cm or 90cm sizes from £399 to £699.