Fisher & Paykel vs Siemens Cooker Hoods

Fisher & Paykel brings the Series 7 integrated insert wall hoods, notably the HP90IHCB4 at £677 and the HP60IHCB4 at £586, both in stainless steel. Siemens answers with a wider spread, from the 60cm LJ67BAM60B at £549 up to the iQ700 LC91KLT60B 90cm black built-in hood at £1,149, with the iQ300 LC87KFN60B 80cm at £699 in between.

The Fisher & Paykel hoods offer three speeds, a boost setting, efficient LED lighting and Wi-Fi control through the SmartHQ app. Their appeal is the insert design, which tucks the extractor inside a custom canopy so only the cabinetry shows. Siemens focuses more on the motor and controls: the iQ700 and iQ300 models use an iQdrive motor, cookConnect, voice control and Home Connect, while the LJ models offer touchControl Plus, an intensive setting and LED light. Siemens' own material points to a climateControl sensor that adjusts extraction to steam and odour, and extraction rates of up to 1,000 m³/h on the larger models, backed by a five-year manufacturer warranty.

Fisher & Paykel suits designed kitchens where the hood is part of the cabinet plan, and it works well for buyers who want a refined, hidden extractor. Planning the canopy with a kitchen designer and matching the width to the hob are essential, and installation is rarely a simple DIY job. Siemens is better aimed at fitted kitchens, open-plan rooms and households that want app or voice control. Its black built-in options also suit kitchens that already use black ovens and glass splashbacks.

Bottom line: choose Fisher & Paykel if you are planning a cabinet-led kitchen and want the extractor to disappear, or choose Siemens if you want smart controls, a choice of widths from 60cm to 90cm and a stronger warranty on the larger built-in models.