CDA vs Siemens Cooker Hoods

CDA and Siemens barely overlap on price, with the cheapest Siemens model, the £549 LJ67BAM60B, costing £330 more than CDA's most expensive, the £219 EVA60BL. CDA covers £98 to £219, while Siemens runs from £549 for the 60cm LJ67BAM60B to £1,149 for the 90cm iQ700 LC91KLT60B. The 80cm iQ300 LC87KFN60B sits at £699 and the 90cm LJ97BAM60B at £599. For the cheapest connected option, the LJ67BAM60B at £549 is the entry point.

Siemens's technology is the main point of difference. The iQ700 and iQ300 both use an iQdrive motor, support cookConnect and voice control, and link to Home Connect. The LJ97BAM60B and LJ67BAM60B use touchControl Plus with LED lighting and an intensive setting. CDA's models here do not mention an app link or voice control, and they rely on touch controls and three speeds. The iQ-series models also link to Home Connect for remote control and monitoring, useful in a larger home where the hood is switched on from another room.

CDA suits a first-time owner or tenant who wants to fit a hood on a budget. Siemens suits a smart kitchen where the hood is controlled from a phone or by voice, and its 90cm models fit wider hobs. The 60cm LJ67BAM60B at £549 is the cheapest route into the Siemens range, while the iQ700 at £1,149 suits a kitchen where app and voice control are a priority. Its 90cm models also suit a wider hob, and the touchControl Plus range offers an intensive setting for heavy cooking.

Bottom line: choose CDA if the budget stops at around £220 and you do not need smart features. Choose Siemens if you want Home Connect, voice control and an iQdrive motor, and can spend from £549 upwards.