The Top 5 Best Under Cabinet Range Hoods of 2023

Looking for a new under cabinet range hood? Picking out a new range hood can be a hard thing, as most people won't know what to look for. The fact that most of them look somewhat similar makes it even more difficult. No worries; we have made a selection of the very best range hoods currently on the market. Below you will find our top 5 best under cabinet range hoods of 2023 to help you choose your new under cabinet range hood. Good luck choosing!

5. IKTCH ‎IKC01-36 (30/36/42")

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Range hood review - IKTCH ‎IKC01-36 (30/36/42")

This year's fifth place in our 2023 top 5 best under cabinet range hoods is occupied by the IKTCH ‎IKC01-36. Although IKTCH is a relatively new range hood brand, it is doing very well in sales. It is rapidly climbing up Amazon's best sellers list. And for good reason, as the IKTCH ‎IKC01-36 model provides quite a lot of bang for your buck. 

Under its sleek stainless steel design, the IKTCH ‎IKC01-36 packs a 900 CFM dual centrifugal motor, which is quite rare in this price range. Like some other range hood manufaturers, IKTCH provides a very generous 10-year warranty on their range hood motors, as well as a 5-year warranty on the switch control and LEDs.

The IKTCH ‎IKC01-36 ‎not only comes with a remote control, but it is also equipped with two gesture sensors, which will allow you to control your range hood without having to touch it. When preparing and cooking food you will undoubtedly get greasy fingers. The gesture control function will prevent you from smudging the controls. Although this sounds like an interesting feature, we honestly feel it's either a hit or a miss, depending on your personal situation. If your cabinets are positioned relatively low or if you're a tall person, you might accidentally turn your range hood on/off just by walking past it or by moving your head, as it might activate the gesture control. To turn it off you will have to contact the manufacturer, as it involves removing the circuit board from the back and taping over the sensors. 

Please note that it's not possible to directly connect the IKTCH ‎IKC01-36 to a round duct. The only way to connect it is through a rectangular vent on the top or at the rear of the range hood, which can then connect to a 6 inch round duct.

  • Great value for money
  • Powerful 900 CFM motor
  • Remote control
  • Can be converted into a ductless range hood
  • 1mm (19-gauge) stainless steel
  • 10-year warranty on motor
  • 5-year warranty on switch control and LEDs
  • Gesture sensors are quite sensitive
  • Loud on its highest setting

Brand:

IKTCH

Model:

IKTCH ‎IKC01-36

Ducted/non-ducted:

Ducted (with the option to convert to ductless, carbon filters sold separately)

Installation type:

Under Cabinet

Filter:

3x Baffle filter

CFM:

900 CFM

Loudness:

1 - 7.5 sones (35 - 65 dB)

Fan Type:

Centrifugal (dual)

Duct Size:

3-1/4 x 10 inch (rectangular, top)

3-1/4 x 10 inch (rectangular, rear)

Weight:

39 Pounds

Lights:

2x 3W LED

Range Hood Size:

Width:

Depth:

Height:

36 inch (also available in 30 inch and 42 inch)

35.7 Inch

19.68 Inch

5.9 Inch

Material:

1mm (19-gauge) stainless steel

Color:

Stainless steel

Controls:

4 Speeds (gesture and touch)

Remote control

Warranty:

10-year warranty on motor

5-year warranty on switch control and LEDs

Certifications:

ETL-certification (North American safety standards)

Other:

N/A

4. Broan-NuTone BCSQ130SS (30")

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Range hood review - Broan-NuTone BCSQ130SS (30")

When purchasing a new kitchen, getting a range hood is more of an afterthought for many people. And we get it. After buying a new kitchen, the last thing you need is more expenses. But, consider the fact that not installing a range hood can potentially harm you and your children. With that said, good under cabinet range hoods don't necessarily have to cost an arm and a leg. For this reason, we have given our third place in our top 5 of best under cabinet range hoods of 2023 to the Broan-NuTone BCSQ130SS. 

Broan-NuTone has equipped the BCSQ130SS with its well-known Captur™ system, which ensures that air pollutants will be captured as efficiently as possible. This results in the fact BCSQ130SS's single propeller fan being capable of producing 375 CFM. That's a lot of power for a range hood in this price range!

We're glad to see Broan-NuTone is giving people the option to convert this ducted under cabinet rangehood into a ductless model. Seeing as not everyone has the option to install a ducted range hood, installing these charcoal filters (sold separately) will do just that. By converting your range hood into a ductless model, rather than transporting the cooking smells and fumes out of your kitchen they will cleaned by passing them through the charcoal filter and recirculated back into the kitchen.

The Broan-NuTone BCSQ130SS isn't without its faults. To keep the price low, Broan-NuTone has stripped the model of any extras. We're not talking about a fancy touch screen display or certain features. At this price point we weren't expecting any of those. We're referring to some of the basic stuff which is usually included with the purchase of a range hood. For instance, in most cases under cabinet range hoods come with a plug to plug it into a socket. This model, however, will need to be hardwired. If you would like to convert it into a model with a plug you will need to purchase it separately. Or how about the lack of a damper. If you are planning to connect the range hood through the round duct on top of the model, you'll want to connect it to a damper (to keep the hot/cold air, debris and small animals/insects out). This damper is sold separately. All in all we can't blame Broan-NuTone for these decisions, though we would've preferred it if they were a bit more upfront about it. 

  • Great price–performance ratio
  • Can be converted to ductless (filters sold separately)
  • Adequate amount of CFM for the price

Brand:

Broan-NuTone

Model:

BCSQ130SS (BCSQ series)

Ducted/non-ducted:

Ducted

Has an option to go ductless with these charcoal filters
(sold separately)

Installation type:

Under Cabinet

Filter:

2x mesh filter

CFM:

375 CFM

Loudness:

1.5 - 5.5 sones 

Fan Type:

Propeller (single)

Duct Size:

7 inch (round, top, damper sold separately)

3.25 x 10 inch (rectangular, rear)

Weight:

21.7 Pounds

Lights:

2x 4W LED (GU10 base)

Range Hood Size:

Width:

Depth:

Height:

30 inch

30 inch

19,6 inch

6 inch

Material:

Ferritic 430 grade stainless steel

Color:

Stainless steel

Controls:

3 Speeds (push buttons) 

Warranty:

‎1-year limited warranty

3-year limited warranty on the LED module

Certifications:

UL-Listed

HVI-2100 Certified

Other:

This under cabinet range hood will need to be hardwired. If you want to plug it into an outlet you will need to purchase this conversion kit.

2. KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 (30/36")

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Range hood review -
KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 (30/36")

The third place of the top 5 best under cabinet range hoods goes to the KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 (as well as CHX9130SQB-1, their 30 inch model). In the world of range hoods, KOBE has been a well-known brand since 1998. Given their reputation of high quality range hoods, it's no surprise that their KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 model is a solid addition to their already great lineup. Exterior-wise, it is an amazingly beautiful under cabinet range hood. Its brushed stainless steel outer shell with its rounded corners give off a classy feel, which would be a great fit for both a modern and a classic kitchen. Under the hood this under cabinet range hood is no slouch either, as it houses a 650 CFM dual motor which will be more than enough for virtually any North American home.

Based in Arcadia, California, KOBE is known for their high quality and quiet kitchen ventilation products, with an emphasis on 'quiet.' Noise reduction is of such importance to KOBE that they have made it their motto: “So Quiet… You Won’t Believe It’s On!” This is done through their patented QuietMode™ function, which lets you operate the range hood at 300 CFM with minimal noise pollution of around 1.2 sones (42 dB). Holding a conversation while cooking will become much less annoying as you won't have to yell over the sound of your range hood. Although their motto might be a bit of a stretch, the KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 is a relatively quiet machine.

Compared to our 2022 top 5 of best under cabinet range hoods, KOBE dropped two places. That's not to say that the KOBE has gotten worse, but rather that their competition has grown stronger. The KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 is an absolutely amazing piece of machinery, but similar to last year, KOBE seems to have focussed on getting the fundamentals right rather than offering a feature-packed range hood. This makes the KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 a bit light on the feature side of things. For instance, where other range hoods in this price range come with are equipped with a touch screen, the KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 comes with push buttons. This combined with the relatively hefty price tag, the KOBE CHX9136SQB-1 earns a well-deserved third place, but is edged out by our pick for the number two spot on our top 5 of the best under cabinet range hoods of 2023.

  • Beautiful and slim design
  • Powerful 750 CFM motor
  • QuietMode™
  • Baffle filters
  • 18-Gauge commercial grade stainless steel
  • Nominee for the 2023 ADEX award for design excellence
  • Push buttons
  • Pricey

Brand:

Kobe

Model:

CHX9136SQB-1 (CHX91 series)

Ducted/non-ducted:

Ducted

Installation type:

Under cabinet

Filter:

2x baffle filter

CFM:

680 CFM

Loudness:

1 - 5 sones

Fan Type:

2x centrifugal

Duct Size:

6 inch (round, top)

3-1/4 x 10 inch (rectangular, top)
3-1/4 x 10 inch (rectangular, rear)

Weight:

50 pounds

Lights:

2x 3W LED

Range Hood Size:

Width:

Depth:

Height:

36 Inch (30 inch available)

35.75 Inch

22 Inch

9 Inch

Material:

18-gauge commercial grade stainless steel

Color:

Brushed stainless steel

Controls:

3 Speed (buttons)

Warranty:

1-year limited labor warranty
2-year limited parts warranty

Certifications:

CSA certified

Other:

With the KOBE CHX9130SQB-1, KOBE is a nominee for the 2023 ADEX award for design excellence

2. XtremeAir PX12-U36 (30/36")

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Range hood review -
XtremeAir PX12-U36 (30/36")

Second place in our top 5 best under cabinet range hood of 2023 goes to none other than the XtremeAir PX12-U36 (as well as the XtremeAir PX12-U30, which is the 30" model). With this beast of an under cabinet range hood, XtremeAir has once again set the standard. The XtremeAir PX12-U30's seamless steel design, made from high quality 1mm thick brushed stainless steel, is assembled right here in the good ol' U.S. of A. We're glad XtremeAir opted for an LCD touch screen rather than physical buttons. Not only does it add to the modern feel and is it easier to clean, the inclusion of a touch screen generally means more features. For instance, the programmable shut-off function will let you automatically shut off the range hood for up to 15 minutes, which will ensure that all the lingering smells and aerosolized oil particles will have been removed  after you've left the kitchen. If that's too much of a hassle, the XtremeAir PX12-U30 also comes with a remote control.

The PX12-U30 isn't just for show. Its two centrifugal motors have a combined power of a whopping 900 CFM; motors XtremeAir has so much faith in, they are willing to provide a 10-year motor limited warranty. (With such great power comes the responsibility to provide makeup air.) The PX12-U30 isn't as loud as you'd expect. With around 6 Sones (55 dB), which is the loudness of a normal conversation, we'd say it is quite reasonable for such a powerful range hood.

The XtremeAir PX12-U30 is not for everyone. Its sleek design, powerful 900 CFM motors and amazing warranty come at a price. This under cabinet range hood isn't cheap. However, quality comes at a price. The XtremeAir PX12-U30 is for people who are serious about cooking; people who desire quality, and are willing to pay for it. Given the quality of this range hood, its power, and the incredible 10-year motor limited warranty, we'd say the price is more than justified. 

  • 10-years motor limited factory warranty
  • Powerful 900 CFM motor
  • Removable long tunnel oil container
  • Baffle filters
  • 1.0 mm brushed stainless steel
  • Programmable auto shut-off
  • Remote control
  • Pricey


Brand:

XtremeAir

Model:

PX12-U36

Ducted/non-ducted:

Ducted

Installation type:

Under cabinet

Filter:

3x baffle filter

CFM:

900 CFM

Loudness:

Circa 6 sones (55 dB)

Fan Type:

2x centrifugal

Duct Size:

8 Inch (round, top)

Weight:

50 pounds

Lights:

2x LED (GU10 base)

Range Hood Size:

Width:

Depth:

Height:

36 inch (30 inch available)

29.75 inch

22 inch

9.8 inch

Material:

1.0 mm stainless steel

Color:

Brushed, non-magnetic stainless steel

Controls:

4 Speed (LCD touch control)

Remote control

Warranty:

1-year limited parts warranty

10-years motor limited factory warranty

Certifications:

ETL-certification (North American safety standards)

Other:

The range hood manufacturer notes that the range hood contains dangerous chemicals.

1. Hauslane PS18
(Chef Series) (30/36")

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Range hood review - Hauslane PS18 (Chef Series) (30/36")

Since its inception in San Fransisco in 2018, Hauslane has been making a name for itself by producing high quality range hoods with an amazing price-performance ratio. To no one's surprise the new Hauslane PS18 model is no exception. Last year, a different model (PS10) occupied the second spot in our top 5 best under cabinet range hoods. This year Hauslane has continued that trend with their PS18 model.

Under its stunning contemporary design (available in 4 colors), the Hauslane PS18 under cabinet range hood packs a powerful 900 CFM dual centrifugal motor. (Be sure to provide makeup air.) This is on par with the XtremeAir PX12-U30, our runner up in this year's top 5 under cabinet range hoods. Hauslane has enough trust in their range hoods to provide a lifetime warranty on their range hood motors. That's right, a lifetime warranty!

The Hauslane PS18 feels like a complete package. Like its older brother, the Hauslane PS10, the PS18 is equipped a touch screen which controls the delayed shut-off, CFM and clock. Compared to the previous model Hauslane added a 6-speed setting, which is a welcome addition to an already wonderful product. The LEDS are easily replaceable as they have a GU10 base and can be found in almost any hardware store. We were pleasantly surprised to find the different adapters for top and rear venting included in the box, which isn't always the case with other range hood manufacturers.

If you are in the market for a new under cabinet range hood and are serious about cooking, the Hauslane PS18 is an excellent choice. Not only will its beautifully crafter exterior become the centerpiece of your kitchen, the Hauslane PS18 will take anything you can throw at it. Its powerful 900 CFM dual motor will have your carcinogen-free in no time, and does so for a very reasonable price. Looking for something more premium? Check out the Hauslane PS38, which is the premium brother of the PS18. It incorporates Hauslane's 'perimeter suction design' to provide more coverage, and their auto steam cleaning function.

  • Lifetime warranty on motor
  • Powerful 900 CFM motor
  • Complete package
  • Excellent price-performance ratio
  • 6 speeds
  • Highest setting is a bit loud

Brand:

Hauslane

Model:

PS18 (Chef Series)

Ducted/non-ducted:

Ducted

Installation type:

Under Cabinet

Filter:

3x Baffle

CFM:

900 CFM

Loudness:

1.5 – 7 sones 

Fan Type:

Centrifugal (dual)

Duct Size:

6 inch (round, top)
3-1/4 x 10 inch (rectangular, top, adapter included)
3-1/4 x 10 inch (rectangular, rear, adapter included)

Weight:

44 Pounds

Lights:

2x 3W LED (GU10 base)

Range Hood Size:

Width:

Depth:

Height:

36 inch (30 inch available)

35.75 inch

22 Inch

8.12 Inch

Material:

Stainless steel

Color:

Stainless steel

Black stainless steel

Matte black

Matte white

Controls:

6 Speeds (touch screen) 

Warranty:

‎2-year limited warranty
Lifetime motor warranty

Certifications:

ETL-certification (North American safety standards)

Other:

N/A

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