Highest overall score (67/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
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Best Range Hoods (2026)
The best overall range hood is Cosmo COS-5MU30 ($109.99). The best value range hood is Broan-NuTone BCSD130SS ($299). The cheapest is Cosmo COS-5MU30 at $109.99. 7 range hoods compared from $109.99 to $741.36 across 7 brands — every figure sourced, updated July 2026.
7 range hoods compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Our data Across the 6 range hoods we priced, the most expensive lists for 72% more than the best-specced one — ZLINE KB-30 at $430 — so the premium mostly buys the badge, not better hardware. Premium Myth study, as of July 2026.
Which range hood should you buy?
Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.
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Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Cosmo COS-5MU30 at $109.99 (premiumhomesource.com lists the COS-5MU30 at a "Sale price" of $109.99, shown next to a compare-at "Regular price" of $196.00 ("You save $86.01"); reported priceUsd is the $109.99 selling/typical price. Neither the Cosmo manufacturer page nor the Amazon listing (ASIN B074PBLJVY) displayed a price in the fetched text.).
- Typical price: from $109.99, median $464.99, up to $741.36 — across 6 priced.
- Tracked: 7 products across 7 brands, current through 2026-07-11.
- Compared on: Mount type, Width inches, Max airflow (CFM), Fan speeds, Max noise sones, Duct diameter inches.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Cosmo COS-5MU30 ($109.99)
- Highest fanSpeeds: Hauslane Chef Series PS18 (6 fanSpeeds)
- Lowest maxNoiseSones: Broan-NuTone BCSD130SS (5 maxNoiseSones)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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Cosmo COS-5MU30 Quality score 67/100 Best value -
Broan-NuTone BCSD130SS Quality score 53/100 Best value -
ZLINE KB-30 Quality score 39/100 Most powerful
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these range hoods.
- Fan speeds — higher is better (this group: 2 to 6).
- Max noise sones — lower is better (this group: 5 to 7).
Comparison
| Compare | # | Range Hood | Price | Mount type | Width inches | Max airflow (CFM) | Fan speeds | Max noise sones | Duct diameter inches | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | $109.99 | under-cabinet | 30 | — | 3 | — | 5 | cosmoappliances.com | |
| 2 | | $299 | under-cabinet | 30 | 300 | 2 | 5 | 7 | broan-nutone.com | |
| 3 | | $429.99 | wall-mount | 30 | 400 | 4 | — | 6 | zlinekitchen.com | |
| 4 | | $499.99 | under-cabinet | 30 | 500 | 6 | 7 | 6 | hauslane.com | |
| 5 | | $529.86 | wall-mount | 30 | 900 | 4 | — | — | iktch.com | |
| 6 | | $741.36 | under-cabinet | 30 | 400 | 4 | — | — | bosch-home.com | |
| 7 | | — | under-cabinet | 30 | 600 | 3 | 6 | 6 | manualslib.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest range hood?
Cosmo COS-5MU30 is the cheapest at $109.99 (premiumhomesource.com lists the COS-5MU30 at a "Sale price" of $109.99, shown next to a compare-at "Regular price" of $196.00 ("You save $86.01"); reported priceUsd is the $109.99 selling/typical price. Neither the Cosmo manufacturer page nor the Amazon listing (ASIN B074PBLJVY) displayed a price in the fetched text.), as of 2026-07-11.
How much does range hoods cost?
Across the 6 range hoods with a published price, the median is $464.99, ranging from $109.99 to $741.36, as of 2026-07-11.
Which range hood is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Cosmo COS-5MU30 ($109.99). Highest fanSpeeds: Hauslane Chef Series PS18 (6 fanSpeeds). Lowest maxNoiseSones: Broan-NuTone BCSD130SS (5 maxNoiseSones).
How many range hoods are compared here?
7 range hoods across 7 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-07-11.
What is the best overall range hood?
Cosmo COS-5MU30 ($109.99) — Highest overall score (67/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
What is the best value range hood?
Broan-NuTone BCSD130SS ($299) — Most specification per dollar of any range hoods here at $299.
What is the most capable range hood?
ZLINE KB-30 ($429.99) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $429.99.
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How we compiled this
Covers residential kitchen range hoods (ducted or convertible/ductless) sold at a published US MSRP, including under-cabinet, wall-mount, island, insert, and downdraft styles. Excludes commercial/restaurant hoods, over-the-range microwaves with integrated venting (OTR combos), and standalone recirculating filter cartridges. Price is typical US MSRP in USD. mountType is an enum: under-cabinet, wall-mount, island, insert, or downdraft. widthInches is nominal hood width in inches. maxAirflowCfm is the manufacturer's rated maximum airflow at the highest fan speed in cubic feet per minute (CFM). fanSpeeds is the count of discrete blower speed settings (integer). maxNoiseSones is rated loudness at the highest speed in sones per the HVI convention (lower is quieter); null if not disclosed. ductDiameterInches is the round duct outlet diameter in inches for the standard ducted configuration (rectangular outlets converted to nearest round equivalent); null if ductless-only. convertibleDuctless is a boolean: true if the hood can be configured for recirculating/ductless operation with a charcoal filter. filterType is an enum for the primary grease filter: baffle, mesh, or charcoal. controlType is an enum for the primary user control: push-button, rotary, touch, or gesture. lightingType is an enum for the cooktop lamps: LED, halogen, or incandescent.
Last verified 2026-07-11. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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