CDA vs Miele Cooker Hoods

CDA and Miele sit at opposite ends of the mid to premium market. CDA's range runs from £98 for the EIN60SI integrated extractor to £219 for the EVA60BL 600mm chimney hood. Miele begins at £675 with the DAW1620EDST active stainless steel hood and rises to £787 for the DAPUR68W 600mm wall-mounted model. The gap between the cheapest Miele and the dearest CDA is £456, a difference that reflects the step up in build and controls.

Miele's main technical point is connectivity. Its Con@ctivity 3.0 function lets the hood communicate with a Miele hob and adjust extraction automatically, and its 10-layer stainless steel grease filters are dishwasher-safe. The DAPUR68W offers a 650m³/h booster setting and the DAW1620EDST reaches 640m³/h on booster. CDA counters with simpler controls: the EVA60BL has touch controls and three speeds, and the ECP62SS offers push-button operation with a 58dB rating. For extraction alone, the CDA ECH63SS offers 475m³/h at £99, a strong figure for the price.

CDA suits a household that wants reliable extraction without a premium outlay, such as a first kitchen, a rental or a second property. Miele suits a larger, open-plan kitchen where the hood is a design feature and runs often. The DAW1620EDST has a timeless stainless design and electronic control, while the 598mm width of the DAPUR68W suits a standard 600mm cooker. Anyone who already owns a Miele hob will get more from the automation than from CDA's manual controls. Miele's models also suit a homeowner who wants a timeless look that matches a built-in kitchen.

Bottom line: choose CDA if you want effective extraction for under £220 and do not need automation. Choose Miele if you want a hood that adjusts to a Miele hob and you are prepared to pay from £675 for it.