AEG vs Fisher & Paykel Cooker Hoods

AEG offers conventional visible hoods across a price range from £269 for the 70cm DGB3850M to £499 for the 90cm SilenceTech DBE5961HG. Fisher & Paykel is the premium name here, with its Series 7 integrated insert hoods priced from £586 for the 60cm HP60IHCB4 to £677 for the 90cm HP90IHCB4.

AEG's range is built around practical control. The DKB5960HM at £449 has touch controls and an A-rated 55dB noise level, while the DBE5961HG at £499 uses SilenceTech with three speed settings and LED lights. The 77cm DGE5861HM at £419 and the 70cm DGB3850M each offer ExtractionTech, a four-speed fan, an extraction mode and a washable filter. Fisher & Paykel takes a different approach: the extractor sits inside a custom canopy or cabinet, so nothing is visible above the hob. Both models offer three speed settings and a boost setting, efficient LED lighting, and SmartHQ app connectivity over WiFi. AEG uses aluminium grease filters with optional carbon filters for recirculation, so the hood can be ducted outside or set to recirculate.

AEG suits most standard kitchens, particularly where the hood is a fixture rather than a feature, and it is a sensible choice for anyone who wants a clear set of controls at a modest price. Fisher & Paykel suits design-led kitchens where the hood is planned with a kitchen designer and built into a custom canopy. Plan the canopy before buying, match the hood width to the hob, and budget for professional installation, since the integrated design needs more work than a standard visible hood.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want a visible stainless steel hood with touch controls and quiet running for under £500; choose Fisher & Paykel if you want the extractor hidden inside a custom canopy with app control, starting at £586.