Bosch canopy cooker hoods fit inside a wall cabinet above the hob, so the extractor stays out of sight and the cabinet run stays unbroken. They suit anyone who wants steam and cooking smells dealt with without a chimney or a statement hood on show. The range spans Series 2 and Series 6. Every model can either vent air outside through ducting or recirculate it back into the room, which helps when an outside wall isn't close by.

Width is the first thing to settle. The Series 2 hood is about 53 cm wide in an anthracite and metallic finish, with simple slider switch controls and three fan speeds. Series 6 hoods come in black at about 52 cm, 70 cm and 86 cm wide. They have three speeds plus a booster setting for short bursts of extra extraction, such as when you're searing or stir-frying. The difference in power is real. The Series 2 model extracts up to 302 m³/h, while the Series 6 hoods reach around 570 to 600 m³/h in normal use and more on boost. The Series 6 models are also more efficient, rated A or B against D for the Series 2.

To narrow the choice, measure your hob and pick a hood at least as wide. Then decide whether you need Series 6 extraction for frequent high-heat cooking or whether Series 2 will do for lighter use. If you'd like a hood that's on show, look at Bosch chimney cooker hoods or Bosch integrated cooker hoods, or browse all Bosch cooker hoods.