A Bosch venting hob puts the cooking zones and the extractor in one unit. Steam and cooking smells are drawn down through the centre of the hob, so you don't need an overhead cooker hood. That suits kitchen islands, rooms with sloping ceilings or anyone who wants a clear view across the room. Every model here works in either air extraction or recirculation mode. You can duct the air outside or filter it and return it to the kitchen, whichever your layout allows.

The range covers Bosch Series 4, Series 6 and Series 8, in 60 cm, 70 cm and 80 cm widths, with black glass finishes and one matt black option. Series 4 models have 3 fan speeds plus a booster, a simple set-up for everyday cooking. Series 6 has 9 speeds and Series 8 has 17, both with 2 booster levels. They also drop to a gentler minimum airflow, at 42 dB instead of 61 dB for Series 4, which helps if you want quiet extraction while you simmer. The Series 8 model reaches the highest airflow in normal use. One Series 6 model is internet connected.

To narrow it down, measure your worktop for the width first. Then decide how much fan control and quiet running matter to you. If you'd prefer a separate hood, browse all Bosch hobs, or compare Bosch electric hobs and Bosch gas hobs.