Bosch telescopic cooker hoods fit inside a wall cabinet above the hob, so most of the hood stays out of sight. A slim visor slides forward while you cook, so the hood covers more of the area above the pans, then pushes back level with the cabinet afterwards. The range covers Bosch Series 2 and Series 4 hoods in 60 cm and 90 cm widths, all in a silver metallic finish. Every hood can either vent air outside or clean it and return it to the kitchen.

The Series 2 hood is the simple option. It has two fan speeds, extracts up to 351 m³/h and has a C energy rating, which suits a 60 cm hob used mostly for lighter cooking. The Series 4 hoods add a third speed and a booster setting that raises extraction to about 728 m³/h when searing or stir-frying fills the kitchen with steam. They are also quieter in everyday use: 53 dB at their highest normal speed, against 65 dB for the Series 2. Both have an A energy rating.

To narrow it down, start with your hob width. The 90 cm Series 4 hood suits wider hobs, while the 60 cm models suit standard ones. Then decide whether quieter running and the booster are worth moving up from Series 2. Venting outside removes moisture as well as smells, while recirculation works where ducting isn't practical. If you'd prefer a hood on display, see Bosch chimney cooker hoods, or for a hood built fully into the cabinetry, compare Bosch integrated cooker hoods. Every type is on the Bosch cooker hoods page.