AEG vs CDA Cooker Hoods

AEG hoods run from the 70cm DGB3850M at £269 to the 90cm DBE5961HG at £499, with the DKB5960HM 90cm touch-controlled model at £449 in between. CDA is the budget option here: the EIN60SI integrated extractor hood costs £98, the ECH63SS 60cm stainless chimney £99, the ECP62SS glass curved chimney £189 and the EVA60BL 600mm chimney £219. The cheapest CDA hood costs less than a fifth of the most expensive AEG. Models in both ranges come in stainless steel, so a steel finish is easy to match across brands.

AEG leans on ExtractionTech, Extraction Mode and washable grease filters, and its higher models add SilenceTech and LED lights. CDA's hoods are simpler on paper, with three-speed controls on several models, acrylic or aluminium grease filters and LED lighting, although the EVA60BL offers 330m³/h extraction and touch controls. The CDA range also includes Wi-Fi on some models. CDA's warranty is 5 years as standard, while AEG's cover is 2 years, extendable to 5.

CDA suits renters, first-time buyers and anyone who wants an inexpensive hood that does the job, particularly a 60cm chimney or an integrated model for a smaller kitchen. AEG suits a buyer who wants a larger 90cm hood with touch controls and stronger extraction features, and who can justify the extra cost. Its washable filters also suit anyone who would rather clean a filter in the dishwasher than replace it. CDA's hoods are sized from 60cm to suit a standard hob, while AEG offers 70cm, 77cm and 90cm options for wider cooktops.

Bottom line: choose CDA if you want the cheapest route, from £98 for an integrated model with a 5-year warranty. Choose AEG if you want a 90cm hood with touch controls and SilenceTech, from £449 to £499.