Smeg KV26N 60cm Angled Wall Hood Black Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg KV26N cooker hood is a 60cm black glass angled wall hood designed for recirculating kitchen extraction. It combines three fan speeds with an intensive mode, perimeter extraction, dimmable LED lighting and back-lit touch controls. Included charcoal filters, a 24-hour air-filter function and automatic switch-off add practical convenience for everyday cooking.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Intensive extraction reaches 666 m³/h for strong cooking odours and vapours
- ✓ Dimmable twin LED lighting helps illuminate the hob area while allowing brightness adjustment
- ✓ Charcoal filters are included for the stated recirculating configuration
- ✓ Touch controls, automatic switch-off and a 24-hour air-refresh function add everyday convenience
Key Specifications
- Width
- 60 cm
- Filters
- Charcoal filters included; aluminium anti-grease filters
- Controls
- Back-lit white touch controls
- Lighting
- 2 dimmable LED lights, 1.1 W each
- Fan speeds
- 3 speeds plus intensive mode
- Noise level
- 44 dB(A) minimum, 58 dB(A) maximum, 67 dB(A) intensive
- Vent outlet
- 150 mm
- Product type
- Decorative angled wall cooker hood
- Extraction type
- Recirculation
- Finish and colour
- Black glass
- Air-refresh function
- 24-hour air-filter function
- Energy efficiency class
- A
- Maximum extraction rate
- 420 m³/h
- Minimum extraction rate
- 242 m³/h
- Dimensions (H × W × D)
- 459 × 595 × 439 mm
- Annual energy consumption
- 49 kWh/year
- Intensive extraction rate
- 666 m³/h
- Manufacturer product code
- KV26N
- Minimum distance from gas hob
- 650 mm
- Minimum distance from electric hob
- 450 mm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for modern kitchens requiring a black 60cm angled wall hood.
- ✓ Suitable for shoppers prioritising recirculating extraction with included charcoal filters.
- ✓ Useful for cooks who want an intensive setting for occasional heavy cooking.
- ✓ A practical choice where integrated, dimmable hob lighting is valued.
Extraction and everyday performance
The Smeg KV26N cooker hood provides three standard fan speeds plus an intensive mode. Its stated airflow ranges from 242 m³/h to 420 m³/h, with intensive extraction reaching 666 m³/h, giving it flexibility for routine cooking and stronger odours. Perimeter extraction is intended to support vapour capture while helping to limit everyday operating noise.
Noise is listed at 44 dB(A) on the minimum setting and 58 dB(A) at maximum, rising to 67 dB(A) in intensive mode. That makes the lower settings more appropriate for regular use, while the intensive setting is best reserved for occasions when maximum extraction is needed.
Controls, lighting and maintenance
Back-lit white touch controls provide access to the fan speeds, intensive mode, lighting and timer functions. Automatic switch-off and the 24-hour air-filter function add useful automation, while the filter-replacement indicator helps keep maintenance visible.
Two dimmable LED lights illuminate the hob area and can also provide softer ambient lighting. The included charcoal filters support the stated recirculating setup, and aluminium anti-grease filters are specified for day-to-day use.
Design and installation considerations
The black glass finish and angled wall-mounted profile give the hood a contemporary appearance while keeping the overall width to 60cm. Its stated dimensions are 459 × 595 × 439mm, so available wall and cabinet clearance should be checked carefully before installation.
The supplied information identifies recirculation as the extraction configuration and specifies a 150mm vent outlet. It also lists minimum clearances of 650mm above a gas hob and 450mm above an electric hob; these requirements should be considered alongside the kitchen installation plan.
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.