Beko vs Hisense Cooker Hoods

Beko offers the HCF61620X, a 60cm built-in chimney cooker hood in stainless steel at £279, aimed at kitchens that want a sensible hood without premium pricing. Hisense competes on price and colour, with two black hoods in this comparison: the 60cm CH6IN14BXBUK wall-mounted model at £224 and the 100cm Hi4 CH10IN14BBUK chimney hood at £249.

The Beko HCF61620X is practical rather than flashy, with carbon filters, dishwasher-safe filters, three speed settings and a push-button control. Most Beko hoods are A+ rated, with extraction of up to 750 m³/hr and noise from around 45dB on quieter settings. Hisense keeps the controls simple too, but it adds more of a visual statement. The CH10IN14BBUK uses perimetric suction, a washable grease filter, LED lighting and three speeds, while the CH6IN14BXBUK has an angled black glass chimney, two extraction options and three speeds. Both brands' hoods offer the basic functions most households need, so the main differences are finish and width.

Beko suits standard kitchens where a stainless steel built-in chimney hood is the goal, particularly where the filters need to be easy to clean. Hisense suits modern kitchens with black ovens, hobs and splashbacks, and it is the obvious choice for a wide hob or range cooker, since the 100cm Hi4 covers a much larger cooking area than the 60cm models. Check the noise rating at the highest speed, decide between ducting outside and recirculation, and mount the hood at the recommended height above the hob.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you want a stainless steel built-in chimney hood for £279 with dishwasher-safe filters; choose Hisense if you want a black finish for around £224 to £249 or a 100cm hood for a wide hob.