The Top 5 Best Range Hood Inserts of 2025

Not everyone likes to have a shiny hunk of stainless steel in their kitchen. Some of us prefer a more minimalist kitchen design, yet still want to keep our kitchen free of harmful air pollutants. This is where range hood inserts can provide the best of both worlds. They can give you the pros of having a range hood, yet it’s subtly tucked away inside the cabinet above your stove. To make it easier for you to choose the right range hood insert, we have created this top 5 best range hood inserts of 2025.

We are kicking this top 5 of the best range hood inserts of 2025 off with the FIREGAS FGS-USB22Y72AC. The FGS-USB22Y72AC range hood insert strikes a great balance between price and performance. Although there’s not much in terms of extras (aside from its convertability), it does what it’s supposed to do well, and it does so for a reasonable price.

The FIREGAS FGS-USB22Y72AC is equipped with a 450 CFM dual centrifical fan motor, which should be enough power to keep the average home kitchen free of pollutants. A great feature is its convertability from a ducted range hood to a ductless range hood. Not every kitchen has the option to connect a range hood to a duct, to be vented outside, which is where ductless range hoods can provide a solution. Rather than having the polluted air vented outside, the polluted air is cleaned through a filter and recirculated back into the kitchen. Luckily, not only has FIREGAS allowed for the option to convert the FGS-USB22Y72AC to a ductless range hood, it has also included the charcoal filters in the package. (This is not always the case.)

The only real gripe we have with the FIREGAS FGS-USB22Y72AC is its meager 1 year limited warranty, where 2 years is the norm. We would have loved to see FIREGASS be more confident and backing their product with a longer warranty period.

On the whole, the FIREGAS FGS-USB22Y72AC range hood insert is a solid purchase, especially for those who don’t want to break the bank.

If nothing else, the VIKIO HOME VK-RB11-30GB insert range hood is eye-catching. Its sleek tempered glass design will be a great addition to almost all home kitchens. The VK-RB11-30GB will not just compliment any modern kitchen, it will also elevate more classically styled kitchens. Its minimalist exterior will create a beautiful contrast with classical aesthetics and makes for a sophisticated feel. Also, don’t be deterred by it’s dark exterior, because it also comes in white.

The VIKIO HOME VK-RB11-30GB is not just a stunner looks wise. This range hood insert is at the intersectiono of where modern design meets raw power. When you pull down the glass panel you will find two mesh filters underneath it, which, in turn, hide a very powerful 900 CFM motor. This is more power than most home cooks will need. Even cooking the smokiest and greasiest meal will be no match for this much power.

All of this power can be controlled by either the touch screen, or the built-in gesture control. Especially the latter will prove invaluable, as a shiny black glass panel will smudge easily. Although waving at your range hood might feel somewhat silly at first, if you are anything like us, it will soon become second nature.

The only “downside” we could find is the somewhat meager 2 year warranty. We have put downside between quotes, because 2 years is an industry standard for most range hoods. However, we are seeing somewhat of a positive trend with range hood producers increasing the amount warranty years.

On the whole, the VIKIO HOME VK-RB11-30GB is an excellent range hood insert, as well as a great addition to any kitchen.

Out of all the range hoods in this top 5, we probably like the looks of the IKTCH IKB02-30 range hood insert the best. It gives off a high quality industrial look, which, quite honestly, suits the rest of the range hood quite well. The build quality of the frame and the use of 1mm thick stainless steel gives this range hood insert a very solid feel. The slightly sunken filter design not only captures oil particles more effectively, it also adds to its overall high quality aethetics.

The IKTCH IKB02-30 insert range hood is not just looks; it has a powerful 900 CFM centrifugal single fan motor beneath its baffle filters, which will clear your home kitchen of pollutants in no time. (Be sure to provide make-up air with this much power.)

No duct in your kitchen to connect your range hood to? No problem. The IKB02-30 comes with a carbon filter, which lets you recirculate the cleaned air back into your kitchen. All this power can be controlled through either a touch screen, or through gesture control.

We are also glad to see IKTCH go along with what is slowly becoming an industry standard: longer warranties. The IKTCH IKB02-30 comes with a very welcome 10 year warranty on the range hood motor, and a 10 year warranty on the switch control and LED lights.

All of this makes the IKTCH IKB02-30 a great allrounder and a solid purchase. The only possible downside of the IKTCH IKB02-30 we could find is its pricetag. Although it’s all relative, for a range hood insert, it’s on the higher end. If that’s not a dealbreaker for you, you can’t go wrong with the IKTCH IKB02-30.

What stands out about the JOCO MYB01-30 range hood insert is its unassuming exterior. It has quite the minimalistic design, which will neatly into many kitchens. But don’t be fooled, it packs quite the punch. It’s powerful 800 CFM motor will clear your kitchen of smoke and other pollutants in no time. (Be sure to provide make-up air.)

Interestingly, rather than opting for push button or touch screen controls (which most manufacturers prefer), JOCO has opted for a rotary knob controls. Not only does it add to the minimalistic design, it also works surprisingly well. Simply push to select a mode, and turn the knob to use change the settings of said mode.

The only (small) gripe we have with the JOCO MYB01-30 range hood insert is the fact that the surface area of the baffle filters is relatively small. Although it works well with the design, the capture area would improve if they were a bit larger. Luckily, the 800 CFM motor has enough power to compensate for this.

JOCO has also thought about those of us who can’t connect their range hood insert to a duct. The JOCO MYB01-30 is easily convertible to a ductless range hood through the use of a charcoal filter (which is included).

Usually, for the aforementioned features you will pay a pretty penny. Surprisingly enough, the JOCO MYB01-30 is reasonably priced, which is quite rare nowadays. So, if you are looking for a somewhat inconspicuous range hood insert which integrates well into your kitchen and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, look no further!

The BRANO BU09B-V30 under cabinet range hood looks like it’s straight out of the future, which might not be to everyone’s taste. However, what is not up to taste is the fact that the BRANO BU09B-V30 is packed with features.

To start, the BRANO BU09B-V30 is equipped with a monster of a 900 CFM motor, which is enough to ensure your kitchen to be free of pollutants, and then some. Although the BU09B-V30 is a single fan rather than a dual fan range hood insert, this will be compensated by the immense suction power it has. For those of us looking for a ductless range hood insert, look no further. The BU09B-V30 can be converted from a ducted to a ductless range hood through a charcoal filter, which is included.

Power is not the only thing the BU09B-V30 has in spades. What will make the BRANO BU09B-V30 the envy of all your visitors is its voice control capabilities. After calling out “Hi, Andy”, to which the range hood will reply with “Hi, I am here!”, the power and lighting of your range hood can be controlled through short voice commands. For instance, saying “lights on” will be met with a confirmation of your command and subsequently having the lights turned off. This might seem a bit gimmicky, but it’s surprisingly useful. When taking your pan/pot off of the stove, rather than having to set it down and use the controls manually, you can simply use your voice.

The BRANO BU09B-V30 is also equipped with gesture control, which lets you control your range hood insert through waving motions. Waving from right to left decreases fan speed, while waving from left to right increases it. Of course, you will also be able to use the touch screen to get the job done.

Add a generous 5 year warranty to the deal, and you have a range hood insert which is hard to beat, which is why it rightly deserves the number one spot in our top 5 range hood inserts of 2025.