CDA vs Fisher & Paykel Cooker Hoods

CDA is a budget-friendly name in this comparison, with hoods priced from £98 for the integrated EIN60SI to £219 for the 600mm EVA60BL chimney hood. Fisher & Paykel is the premium choice, with its Series 7 integrated insert hoods priced from £586 for the 60cm HP60IHCB4 to £677 for the 90cm HP90IHCB4.

CDA's range covers the basics well. The EVA60BL at £219 is a 600mm chimney hood with three speed settings, 330m³/hr extraction and touch controls, while the ECP62SS at £189 is a glass curved chimney hood with three speeds, a 58dB noise rating, push-button control and a dishwasher-safe aluminium grease filter. The ECH63SS at £99 is a 60cm stainless steel chimney with two LED lights, an aluminium grease filter and a 475m³/hr extraction rate, and the EIN60SI at £98 is an integrated three-speed hood with an acrylic grease filter. Fisher & Paykel takes a different approach: the extractor hides inside a custom canopy or cabinet, with three speed settings, a boost setting, efficient LED lighting and SmartHQ app connectivity over WiFi.

CDA suits standard kitchens and budget refits, particularly where a visible chimney or an integrated hood fits the existing layout. Fisher & Paykel suits design-led kitchens where the hood is planned with a designer and built into a custom canopy, and buyers who want to control it from a phone. Plan the canopy before buying, match the hood width to the hob, and budget for professional installation on the Fisher & Paykel, since the integrated design needs more work than a standard hood.

Bottom line: choose CDA if you want an effective hood from around £98 to £219 with a visible or integrated design; choose Fisher & Paykel if you want the extractor hidden inside a custom canopy with app control, starting at £586.