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Last updated: 23 February 2024
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Rangehoods come in various styles but which is best at clearing the air? Our experts lab test and review the latest rangehoods in ducted mode to help you find the best model for your kitchen.

Our expert testers give every rangehood a thorough workout in ducted mode to help find models that:

  • are best at removing steam from the air
  • are the least noisy, on both low and high fan settings
  • are the easiest to use and clean
  • have sufficient overhead lighting.

Our ducted rangehood test covers wall canopy, undermount (integrated) and retractable styles of rangehoods, in sizes from around 60cm to 90cm. A ducted rangehood requires a vent to extract smells outside.

Looking for a rangehood to vent air back in the room (better known as recirculating mode)? Check out our recirculating rangehood reviews.

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Kim

I joined CHOICE as a content producer in July 2014 and am currently team leader of the household department. I write about a variety of products such as coffee machines, stick vacuums, bassinets, high chairs and ovens, which are tested by our in-house lab staff. Our reports help people make informed decisions about their purchases. We also keep manufacturers in check, regularly exposing product flaws which can result in better, safer products. Making a difference is what I enjoy most about my role. Prior to CHOICE, I spent 16 years working as a technology journalist in Sydney and London. I spent several years as a senior researcher/writer at our UK sister organisation, Which? Giving people access to robust, independent advice is something I have always felt strongly about. I'm also the author of several how-to technology books such as Spotify for Dummies and Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser and am a communications graduate of Charles Sturt University.  You can find me on LinkedIn.

I joined CHOICE as a content producer in July 2014 and am currently team leader of the household department. I write about a variety of products such as coffee machines, stick vacuums, bassinets, high chairs and ovens, which are tested by our in-house lab staff. Our reports help people make informed decisions about their purchases. We also keep manufacturers in check, regularly exposing product flaws which can result in better, safer products. Making a difference is what I enjoy most about my role. Prior to CHOICE, I spent 16 years working as a technology journalist in Sydney and London. I spent several years as a senior researcher/writer at our UK sister organisation, Which? Giving people access to robust, independent advice is something I have always felt strongly about. I'm also the author of several how-to technology books such as Spotify for Dummies and Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser and am a communications graduate of Charles Sturt University.  You can find me on LinkedIn.

Adrian

As a test coordinator at CHOICE I test a large range of home appliances in our labs, from espresso machines and kettles to vacuums, lawnmowers, pressure cleaners and more. I love my work because it allows me to use a hands-on approach to learn about a large range of products in the Australian market, and also gives me a great insight into how products and their respective industries work. It can be difficult for consumers to get a good sense of a product (especially an expensive one) without trying it out or if they only have one or two others to compare it to. When you have the ability to compare 15–20 of the same product at one time, you gain a great insight into their development and the relationships between competing companies. I believe this information is critical for a fair review and to help people buy goods that are worth their price tag. Before starting at CHOICE I studied agricultural science at the University of Sydney where I focused on plant genomics and molecular lab work. It was there that I learned my love of the scientific method and lab work, which is something I bring to my current role. It feels good to play a role in CHOICE's commitment to protect consumers and their rights.

As a test coordinator at CHOICE I test a large range of home appliances in our labs, from espresso machines and kettles to vacuums, lawnmowers, pressure cleaners and more. I love my work because it allows me to use a hands-on approach to learn about a large range of products in the Australian market, and also gives me a great insight into how products and their respective industries work. It can be difficult for consumers to get a good sense of a product (especially an expensive one) without trying it out or if they only have one or two others to compare it to. When you have the ability to compare 15–20 of the same product at one time, you gain a great insight into their development and the relationships between competing companies. I believe this information is critical for a fair review and to help people buy goods that are worth their price tag. Before starting at CHOICE I studied agricultural science at the University of Sydney where I focused on plant genomics and molecular lab work. It was there that I learned my love of the scientific method and lab work, which is something I bring to my current role. It feels good to play a role in CHOICE's commitment to protect consumers and their rights.