AEG vs NEFF Cooker Hoods

AEG runs from the DGB3850M 70cm at £269 through to the DBE5961HG 90cm at £499, with the DKB5960HM 90cm hood at £449 and the DGE5861HM 77cm at £419 in between. NEFF offers the D46ED22N1B 600mm chimney at £299, the D83IDK1S0B N30 80cm wall-mounted flat hood at £399, the D94QFM1N0B N50 90cm stainless hood at £539 and the D85IFN1S0B 800mm chimney at £689. NEFF's range is wider in price, and its top model sits £190 above the most expensive AEG.

NEFF's features centre on cooktop-based hood control, an efficient drive motor and touch control on the D85IFN1S0B. The N50 adds a silent motor and LED lighting, while the D46ED22N1B has automatic after-running. The D83IDK1S0B carries a 60dB noise rating and includes a reduced-noise mode. AEG's ExtractionTech and washable filters are simpler, and its DBE5961HG brings SilenceTech and LED lights. Both brands use washable filters, so the comparison rests mainly on NEFF's control features and AEG's lower price.

AEG suits a buyer who wants a budget-friendly hood with good extraction and clear controls, especially for a 70cm or 90cm kitchen. NEFF suits a buyer who wants automatic cooktop control and a built-in or wall-mounted hood with a more polished design, particularly if they plan to pair it with other NEFF appliances that share Home Connect integration. A 600mm chimney from NEFF also fits a compact kitchen with a narrow hob. NEFF's 60cm, 80cm and 90cm options also give buyers a choice of width, while AEG's 70cm and 77cm models suit narrower hobs.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want the lower price and a 90cm model from £449 to £499, with washable filters and touch controls. Choose NEFF if you want cooktop-based control and a chimney or wall-mounted hood from £299 to £689.