Hisense vs Indesit Cooker Hoods

Hisense is represented by the 60cm CH6IN14BXBUK wall-mounted hood at £224 and the 100cm Hi4 CH10IN14BBUK built-in chimney hood at £249. Indesit sits at the budget end, with the ISLK66LSX freestanding three-speed hood and the UHPM63FCSX 600mm stainless steel chimney hood both at £129, the ISLK 66F LS W white visor hood also at £129, and the IHPC9.5LMX stainless steel chimney hood at £229.

Hisense concentrates on black finishes, with a black glass design, two extraction options and perimetric suction on the 100cm model. Indesit offers three speeds on most models, plus an intensive setting on the chimney and visor designs, slider controls, LED lighting and, on the visor, a charcoal filter for recirculation. The UHPM63FCSX is rated at 68dB at maximum, so it will be noticeably louder at full power. Its own material lists basic controls and fewer premium finishes among the drawbacks, though straightforward installation is a practical benefit. Indesit states a 68dB maximum noise level on the UHPM63FCSX, but no decibel figure is given for the Hisense models, so top-speed noise should be checked before buying.

Hisense suits modern black kitchens that need a wider hood, including a 100cm model for wide hobs and range cookers. Indesit suits budget kitchens and refits where a simple, effective hood is enough. Visor models suit tight spaces with limited wall room, while the chimney models are better where a traditional look is wanted above the hob. Households with a 100cm hob or range cooker will find the Hi4 CH10IN14BBUK the wider of the two options, while Indesit's models suit a standard kitchen layout.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you want a black finish and a 100cm width for a wide hob, or choose Indesit if you want the lowest price, a stainless steel chimney or a compact visor hood for a smaller kitchen.