Miele downdraft extractors pull steam, grease and cooking smells down at the hob instead of up into a hood, so nothing hangs above the cooktop. That makes them a good fit for island hobs and open-plan rooms, where a canopy or chimney would block the view across the kitchen. Most of the range is made up of black worktop extractors in 800 mm, 916 mm and 936 mm widths, so you can match the extractor to your hob. There is also a model from Miele's SmartLine series with an easy-to-clean ceramic glass finish.

Every model has three speeds plus a booster for short bursts when you are searing or boiling hard. Each one can be ducted outside or run in recirculation mode with a charcoal filter, which helps where an outside wall is out of reach. Ducting usually clears moisture more effectively. They also list Con@ctivity, which lets a compatible Miele hob tell the extractor what you are cooking so it adjusts its settings automatically. The wider models reach 655 m³/h on booster, with noise from 43 to 71 dB, LED lighting and internet connectivity. The SmartLine model reaches 460 m³/h on booster, has an A++ energy rating against the others' A rating, and switches itself off automatically for safety.

To narrow it down, start with airflow and noise: the wider models move more air and run more quietly, so choose the width that lines up with your hob. If you are planning a SmartLine hob layout or want the higher energy rating, the SmartLine model is the one to look at. If you'd rather have extraction overhead, see Miele ceiling cooker hoods or browse all Miele cooker hoods.