Rangemaster vs Siemens Cooker Hoods

Rangemaster and Siemens share a price point at £549. Rangemaster's range runs from £309 for the LEIHDC90BB 898mm chimney to £549 for the RMHDT90SS 900mm chimney, with the CLAHDC90BC 900mm classic at £399 and the CLAHDC110BC 1100mm classic at £425. Siemens starts at £549 with the LJ67BAM60B 60cm built-in hood and runs to £1,149 for the iQ700 LC91KLT60B 90cm built-in model. Rangemaster's CLAHDC110BC is 1100mm wide, yet at £425 it is £124 below Siemens's cheapest model. The CLAHDC90BC and CLAHDC110BC classic hoods both carry built-in lights and three-speed fans.

Siemens's technology is what sets it apart. The iQ700 and iQ300 use an iQdrive motor with cookConnect, voice control and Home Connect. The LJ97BAM60B and LJ67BAM60B have touchControl Plus, LED lighting and an intensive setting. Rangemaster offers a more traditional specification: three-speed fans, built-in lights and, on some models, variable speed settings. Its CLAHDC90BC includes a charcoal filter for recirculation. Rangemaster's models rely on speed-based controls, while Siemens's built-in hoods add app connectivity.

Rangemaster suits a homeowner matching a freestanding range cooker, since its chimney and classic hoods are roughly 900mm and 1100mm wide and come in matching finishes. Siemens suits a built-in kitchen where app and voice control are part of the setup. The 60cm LJ67BAM60B at £549 is the cheapest route into Siemens, while the 90cm LJ97BAM60B at £599 suits a wider hob. The LEIHDC90BB at £309 is the cheapest Rangemaster, a 898mm hood with built-in lighting and a 65dB noise level. Siemens's LJ97BAM60B adds an intensive setting and storage space at £599.

Bottom line: choose Rangemaster if you want to spend from £309 and need a wider traditional hood. Choose Siemens if you want Home Connect and voice control in a built-in hood, from £549 upwards.