Bosch DWK65DF61B Series 4 Wall Mounted Cooker Hood 60cm Black Glass Review, Prices & Score
Compare current retailer offers alongside a detailed BestBuysUK product review and Score.
Where to buy the Bosch DWK65DF61B cooker hood
🏆 Review & price summary
The Bosch DWK65DF61B cooker hood is a strong all-rounder for a modern 60cm kitchen. Its inclined black-glass design improves headroom, while 561m³/h ducted extraction, three touch-controlled speeds and convertible installation cover the practical essentials. The main limitations are the 63dB(A) maximum ducted noise, the separate recirculation kit and the absence of automatic or connected controls.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ 561m³/h maximum ducted extraction is strong for a 60cm hood
- ✓ Convertible ducted or recirculating installation suits different kitchen layouts
- ✓ Inclined glass design provides generous headroom above the hob
- ✓ DirectSelect touch controls offer simple access to three speeds and lighting
- ✓ B energy-efficiency class with A-rated lighting efficiency
Worth considering
- Maximum ducted noise is 63dB(A), so it is not among the quietest cooker hoods
- Recirculation requires a separate kit and carbon filter rather than providing a complete filter solution in the box
- The E grease-filtering efficiency class is weaker than the hood’s B overall energy rating suggests
- There is no automatic extraction sensor, hob-based hood control or smart connectivity
Key Specifications
- Depth
- 399mm
- Range
- Bosch Series 4
- Width
- 60cm nominal; 590mm actual
- Finish
- Black printed clear glass
- Controls
- DirectSelect touch control
- Lighting
- 2 LED lights
- Grease filter
- Washable aluminium; dishwasher-suitable
- Extraction mode
- Ducted or recirculating
- Nominal voltage
- 220-240V
- Extraction speeds
- 3
- Installation type
- Wall-mounted chimney hood
- Air outlet diameter
- 150mm
- Height in ducted mode
- 741-956mm
- Energy-efficiency class
- B
- Annual energy consumption
- 72.9kWh/year
- Lighting efficiency class
- A
- Manufacturer product code
- DWK65DF61B
- Recirculation accessories
- Recirculation kit and carbon filter sold separately
- Maximum recirculation rate
- 507m³/h
- Maximum recirculation noise
- 72dB(A)
- Height in recirculation mode
- 776-991mm
- Electrical supply cord length
- 1.5m
- Fluid-dynamic efficiency class
- C
- Maximum ducted extraction rate
- 561m³/h
- Minimum installation clearance
- 450mm above electric hob; 650mm above gas hob
- Maximum ducted extraction noise
- 63dB(A)
- Grease-filtering efficiency class
- E
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Suitable for 60cm wall-mounted kitchens needing both ducted extraction and recirculation flexibility.
- ✓ A good fit for cooks who value generous headroom, direct touch controls and dishwasher-suitable grease filters.
- ✓ Useful where an inclined black-glass design is preferred over a conventional flat chimney hood.
Cooker Hoods to compare with the Bosch DWK65DF61B cooker hood
These alternatives are selected from our current ranked cooker hoods, prioritising shared verified comparison traits and comparable BestBuysUK Scores.
| Model | BestBuysUK Score | Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|
 NEFF D83IDF1S0B N 50 Wall-Mounted Cooker Hood 80cm Black Glass
|
85/100 | Energy Efficient | Compare review → |
 Bosch Series 4 90cm Wall-Mounted Cooker Hood Matt Black
|
86/100 | Energy Efficient | Compare review → |
 Bosch Series 6 Wall-mounted Cooker Hood 60 cm Matt Black
|
90/100 | Quiet · Smart · Energy Efficient | Compare review → |
Extraction and kitchen fit
The Bosch DWK65DF61B cooker hood is a 60cm wall-mounted chimney design with an inclined glass front, giving more headroom and a clearer view of the hob than a conventional flat-front hood. Its maximum ducted extraction rate is 561m³/h, while recirculation reaches 507m³/h.
Noise reaches 63dB(A) at maximum ducted extraction and 72dB(A) in recirculation mode. That is adequate for everyday ventilation, but it will be clearly audible on its highest settings.
Controls, lighting and cleaning
DirectSelect touch controls provide three extraction speeds and direct access to the lighting. Two integrated LED lights illuminate the hob, while the smooth black printed glass is relatively straightforward to wipe clean.
The removable aluminium grease filter is washable and dishwasher-suitable. For recirculating installation, an additional odour filter is required; Bosch also lists a LongLife Clean Air option with a lifespan of up to four years when maintained as directed.
Installation and efficiency
The Bosch DWK65DF61B cooker hood can be installed for external ducting or recirculation, with a 150mm air outlet for ducted use. The recirculation kit and carbon filter are additional accessories rather than included equipment. Bosch specifies minimum clearances of 450mm above an electric hob and 650mm above a gas hob.
Its B energy-efficiency rating and annual consumption of 72.9kWh place it in a solid, though not leading, position for this category. The lighting efficiency rating is A, while the fluid-dynamic and grease-filtering ratings are C and E respectively.
Overall assessment
This is a well-balanced Bosch cooker hood for a contemporary 60cm kitchen. Its strongest points are the useful extraction rate, inclined design, flexible installation and easy-clean filter arrangement.
The main compromises are the audible maximum-speed operation, the need to buy a recirculation kit separately and the lack of automatic extraction sensing or smart connectivity.
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.