Fisher & Paykel vs Zanussi Cooker Hoods

Fisher & Paykel starts at £586 for the HP60IHCB4 Series 7 integrated insert hood and rises to £677 for the 90cm HP90IHCB4, both in stainless steel. Zanussi is represented here by the ZHC62352X 60cm built-in cooker hood in stainless steel, priced at £149, which makes it one of the lowest-cost options in this comparison.

The Fisher & Paykel hoods have three speeds, a boost setting, LED lighting and SmartHQ WiFi control, and they hide inside a custom canopy so the extraction sits within the cabinetry. The Zanussi ZHC62352X has three speeds, two built-in lights, two metal filters and an optional charcoal filter for recirculation. Zanussi's own material notes extraction rates of up to 600 m³/h, quiet operation as low as 54dB and a standard two-year warranty with optional extended cover. Its own material also highlights a 3-speed plus intensive mode and multi-layer grease filters that are easy to clean. The Zanussi's 54dB quiet operation is a practical advantage in open-plan kitchens, where hood noise carries further.

Fisher & Paykel suits premium kitchens where the hood is part of a bespoke design and where a custom canopy is already planned. Zanussi suits households that need a straightforward, built-in hood at a modest price, especially where a hidden canopy would add cost that the kitchen does not justify. A buyer planning a full refit with a designer will find the Fisher & Paykel canopy worth the spend, while a rental or like-for-like replacement is better served by the Zanussi, which needs no bespoke cabinet work and takes an optional charcoal filter if ducting is not possible.

Bottom line: choose Fisher & Paykel if you want a premium insert hood that suits a designed kitchen and a canopy you have already planned, or choose Zanussi if you need a simple, budget built-in hood that fits a standard 60cm opening.