Bosch DDW88MM60B Series 8 Downdraft Black 80cm Glass Cooker Hood Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Bosch DDW88MM60B downdraft cooker hood combines strong 501 m³/h normal extraction with a 775 m³/h boost setting, automatic PerfectAir sensing and Guided Air airflow management. Its built-in 80 cm format keeps the extractor concealed when not in use, while Home Connect and compatible hob-based control add useful convenience. The A energy rating and washable stainless-steel grease filters strengthen its everyday practicality. However, this is a substantial appliance requiring precise worktop and cabinet planning, and recirculation needs additional accessories. It is also unsuitable for gas hobs, making it a specialist choice for modern electric or induction kitchens.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ 501 m³/h maximum normal extraction with 775 m³/h intensive boost
- ✓ Automatic PerfectAir sensor and Guided Air airflow management
- ✓ Home Connect app control plus compatible hob-based hood control
- ✓ A energy-efficiency rating with 36.9 kWh annual consumption
- ✓ Washable stainless-steel grease filters with saturation reminders
Worth considering
- Boost operation reaches 70 dB(A), considerably louder than the 62 dB(A) maximum normal setting
- Recirculation requires an additional odour-filter or recirculation accessory
- It cannot be used with a gas hob
- There is no separate remote control; remote operation is provided through Home Connect
Key Specifications
- Colour
- Black with clear glass
- Hood type
- Downdraft
- Guided Air
- Yes
- Net weight
- 37.5 kg
- Control type
- Touch control and app
- Home Connect
- Yes
- Nominal width
- 80 cm
- Air circulation
- Convertible
- Appliance width
- 802 mm
- Hob compatibility
- Not suitable for use with a gas hob
- Installation type
- Built-in
- PerfectAir sensor
- Yes
- Fan speed settings
- 3 standard + 2 intensive
- Noise level on boost
- 70 dB(A)
- Boost extraction rate
- 775 m³/h
- Grease filter material
- Washable stainless steel
- Hob-based hood control
- Yes
- Minimum normal airflow
- 223.4 m³/h
- No-return airflow flap
- No
- Motor connection rating
- 300 W
- Separate remote control
- No
- Boost recirculation rate
- 525 m³/h
- Energy-efficiency rating
- A
- Fluid dynamic efficiency
- 29.6
- Annual energy consumption
- 36.9 kWh/a
- Manufacturer product code
- DDW88MM60B/01
- Standby power consumption
- 0.41 W
- Maximum recirculation rate
- 416 m³/h
- Recirculation requirements
- Additional odour-filter or recirculation accessories required
- Filter-saturation reminders
- Yes
- Grease-filtering efficiency
- 90.7%
- Electrical supply cord length
- 130 cm
- Fluid dynamic efficiency class
- A
- Maximum normal extraction rate
- 501 m³/h
- Recommended air outlet diameter
- 150 mm
- Appliance dimensions (H x W x D)
- 709 x 802 x 140 mm
- Grease-filtering efficiency class
- B
- Noise level at maximum normal speed
- 62 dB(A)
- Noise level at minimum normal speed
- 39 dB(A)
- Required installation niche (H x W x D)
- 703 x 781 x 123 mm
- Noise level at maximum recirculation speed
- 65 dB(A)
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Best suited to modern kitchens requiring an 80 cm built-in downdraft cooker hood behind an electric or induction hob.
- ✓ A strong fit for users who want automatic extraction adjustment through the PerfectAir sensor.
- ✓ Useful for connected kitchens, with Home Connect app control and compatible hob-based operation.
- ✓ Suitable for buyers who value a concealed worktop design and are prepared for specialist installation planning.
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Extraction performance
The Bosch DDW88MM60B downdraft cooker hood offers a maximum normal extraction rate of 501 m³/h, rising to 775 m³/h on its two intensive settings. That gives it strong headroom for frying, searing and other high-vapour cooking, while Guided Air is designed to direct vapour towards the extraction path.
Noise is rated at 39 dB(A) at the lowest normal setting, 62 dB(A) at maximum normal extraction and 70 dB(A) on intensive boost. The standard settings should be more comfortable for everyday cooking, although boost operation is noticeably louder.
Controls and smart functions
Operation combines touch controls with three standard fan speeds and two intensive settings. The PerfectAir sensor can detect cooking odours and automatically select an appropriate fan level, reducing the need for constant manual adjustment.
Home Connect adds app-based monitoring and control, while compatible Bosch hobs can operate the hood through hob-based hood control. The app and connected functions require suitable Wi-Fi access and account setup.
Installation and maintenance
This is a built-in downdraft appliance rather than a conventional wall-mounted hood. Bosch specifies a required installation niche of 703 x 781 x 123 mm, with an appliance width of 802 mm and a net weight of 37.5 kg, so the worktop, cabinet and duct route need to be planned carefully before installation.
The washable stainless-steel grease filters can be cleaned in a dishwasher, and filter-saturation reminders help indicate when maintenance is needed. Recirculation is supported, but it requires an additional odour-filter or recirculation accessory rather than operating as a complete filter-free solution.
Efficiency and suitability
The Bosch DDW88MM60B cooker hood carries an A energy-efficiency rating and has an annual energy consumption of 36.9 kWh. Its fluid dynamic efficiency is also rated A, although the grease-filtering efficiency is rated B.
The appliance is not suitable for use with a gas hob. Buyers also need to decide between external extraction and recirculation during installation, as both the airflow route and any required accessories affect the final setup.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.