Bosch vs CDA Cooker Hoods

Bosch covers 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. CDA runs from the EIN60SI integrated hood at £98 to the EVA60BL 600mm chimney at £219, with the ECH63SS 60cm chimney at £99 and the ECP62SS curved glass chimney at £189 in between. The cheapest Bosch model costs about four times the EIN60SI. Bosch's Series 4 DWK87FN60B is the only Home Connect model in this set.

Bosch's hoods are built for control and app use. The DWK87FN60B adds Home Connect and EcoSilence, and the DWK85DK60B offers TouchSelect control with an intensive speed setting and a maximum extraction of 430m³/h. CDA's approach is simpler, with three-speed fans, push-button or touch controls and aluminium grease filters. CDA's warranty is 5 years, which is longer than the 2-year standard cover that Bosch offers, although Bosch's cover can be extended to 5 years.

Bosch suits a household that wants a built-in or wall-mounted hood with app control and a more polished finish, particularly for a kitchen where the hood is a visible feature. CDA suits anyone on a tight budget, or who needs a smaller integrated extractor for a compact kitchen, with the longer warranty as a safety net. Its 60cm chimney and integrated models are also simple to fit where space is limited. Both brands offer a 60cm model, so a narrow kitchen has options from each end of the price scale. The CDA range offers 5-year warranties as standard, which makes the lower price easier to justify.

Bottom line: choose Bosch if you want Home Connect, TouchSelect controls and a built-in look from £399 to £699. Choose CDA if the price is the main concern, with a hood from £98 to £219 and a 5-year warranty.