The 7 Best Ductless Under Cabinet Range Hoods (Quiet, Slim and 36-Inch) 2026
Seven ventless range hoods compared on CFM, noise, depth and which carbon filter they take, plus the filter and degreaser links you will need after the hood arrives.
Best overall: Broan-NuTone 4130SF. Quietest: FIREGAS 30-Inch Brushless. Slimmest: CIARRA Ultra Slim.
A ductless under cabinet range hood pulls cooking air through a grease filter and a charcoal filter, then sends it back into the room. No duct, no hole in the wall, no landlord. It is the only option in most apartments and rentals.
We compared seven on airflow, noise, depth and the thing most lists skip: whether the carbon filter is in the box or an extra purchase. Then we listed the filters, because that is what you will be buying again in three months.
Quick Picks: Best Ductless Range Hood by Priority
Best overallBroan-NuTone 4130SF 30-Inch Ductless Range Hood (PrintGuard Stainless)
QuietestFIREGAS 30-Inch Brushless Convertible Range Hood (300 CFM, Carbon Filters Included)
Ductless Range Hood Comparison Chart
All seven side by side. Read the noise column before the CFM column: a loud hood gets switched off, and a hood that is off removes nothing.
| Range hood | Venting | Airflow | Noise | Depth | Carbon filter | Widths | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan-NuTone 4130SF 30-Inch Ductless Range Hood (PrintGuard Stainless) | Non-ducted only | Not stated, 2 speeds | Not stated | 6 in | Charcoal filter included (41F replacement) | 24 / 30 / 36 in | 4.5 ★ (451) | $ |
| FIREGAS 30-Inch Brushless Convertible Range Hood (300 CFM, Carbon Filters Included) | Convertible | 300 CFM, 3 speeds | Under 45 dB | 5.3 in | CC170 carbon filter included | 30 / 36 in | 4.2 ★ (511) | $ |
| CIARRA 30-Inch Ultra Slim Convertible Range Hood | Convertible | Not stated, 3 speeds | 6.5 sones max (loud on high) | 3.94 in | CACF006 carbon filter sold separately | 30 in | 4.2 ★ (832) | $ |
| Soonye Ultra-Thin Convertible Range Hood (250 CFM, 30 or 36 Inch) | Convertible | 250 CFM, 3 speeds | Under 55 dB | 3.9 in | CF007 carbon filters included | 30 / 36 in | 4.5 ★ (2) | $ |
| Broan-NuTone 36-Inch Convertible Range Hood (350 CFM, 1.5 Sones, Energy Star) | Convertible | 350 CFM, 2 speeds | 1.5 sones on working speed | Not stated | HPF30 charcoal filter sold separately | 24 / 30 / 36 / 42 in | 4.4 ★ (102) | $$$ |
| MOIFELTO 30-Inch 550 CFM Convertible Range Hood | Convertible | 550 CFM, 3 speeds | About 66 dB on high | 5 in | Carbon filter mode (check kit) | 30 / 36 in | 4.5 ★ (22) | $$ |
| Ivation 30-Inch 600 CFM Range Hood with LED Light, Clock and Auto-Off Timer | 3-way venting | 600 CFM | Not stated | Not stated | Confirm recirculating kit | 30 in | 4.2 ★ (17) | $$$ |
Ratings and review counts are as listed on Amazon at time of writing and change over time. Price tiers: $ under $150 · $$ $150–220 · $$$ over $220.
The 7 Best Ductless Under Cabinet Range Hoods, Reviewed
Ranked for a kitchen with no duct. The convertible units can be ducted later; the Broan is ventless only, which is exactly why it is first.
Broan-NuTone 4130SF 30-Inch Ductless Range Hood (PrintGuard Stainless)
The ductless range hood most American kitchens already have, in a fingerprint-resistant finish. Non-vented by design, so there is no duct kit to buy and no conversion to do: hang it, plug it, cook.
Charcoal filter is in the box and the 41F replacement is the cheapest filter on this page. 24, 30 and 36 inch sizes on one listing.
- 451 ratings at 4.5, the best-proven unit here
- Replacement parts for decades
- Dishwasher-safe filter, PrintGuard wipes clean
- Two speeds and a rocker switch, nothing more
- Broan does not publish sones for this model; expect a standard 2-speed hum
FIREGAS 30-Inch Brushless Convertible Range Hood (300 CFM, Carbon Filters Included)
The quiet one. A brushless DC motor pulls 300 CFM at under 45 dB, about the level of a quiet room, and draws 80 W instead of 180.
The CC170 carbon filter kit is included, so ductless mode works out of the box. Top or rear vent if you ever duct it. Black or stainless, 30 or 36 inch.
- Quietest hood on the list by a wide margin
- Carbon filters in the box
- Same price as the Broan with three speeds and LEDs
- Newer brand with a shorter track record
- 300 CFM is fine for everyday cooking, not for a wok burner
CIARRA 30-Inch Ultra Slim Convertible Range Hood
The slim range hood: 3.94 inches thick, so it tucks under a shallow upper cabinet and almost disappears. Push buttons, two LEDs, five-layer mesh grease filters, and the most ratings on the page.
Two honest notes. It is rated 6.5 sones on high, which is not quiet. And ductless mode needs the CACF006 carbon filters, sold separately.
- Slimmest profile here
- Steel, black or silver finish
- Mesh filters go in the dishwasher
- 6.5 sones on the top speed is loud; run it on low or medium
- Carbon filters are an extra $25
Soonye Ultra-Thin Convertible Range Hood (250 CFM, 30 or 36 Inch)
Same slim idea as the CIARRA, with two differences that matter: the carbon filters are included, and it runs under 55 dB. A 70 W motor delivers 250 CFM, enough for a two-burner dinner.
Top round and rear rectangular outlets, 4000K LEDs, dishwasher-safe aluminum filter. Matte black or stainless, 30 or 36 inch.
- Ductless out of the box
- Quieter than the CIARRA
- The only matte black slim 36 inch here
- Listing is new with only a couple of ratings
- 250 CFM is the lowest on the list
Broan-NuTone 36-Inch Convertible Range Hood (350 CFM, 1.5 Sones, Energy Star)
The quiet full-size Broan. 1.5 sones on working speed is the sound of a fridge running, with 350 CFM behind it and LED modules in the box.
EZ1 brackets make it a one-person install. Black, stainless or white; 24 to 42 inches. For ductless use add the HPF30 charcoal filter.
- Quietest full-power hood here
- Energy Star, Title 24 compliant
- Fully enclosed bottom with two micro filters
- HPF30 charcoal filter is an extra purchase
- Two speeds only, no LED dimming
MOIFELTO 30-Inch 550 CFM Convertible Range Hood
Twice the airflow of the slim hoods. 550 CFM with three speeds clears a searing pan or a deep fryer, which the 250 to 300 CFM units cannot.
Classic 5 inch pyramid body in 430 stainless, two LEDs, and six-layer aluminum-plus-steel mesh filters that pop out for the dishwasher. About 66 dB on high, which is the price of that power.
- Strongest suction on the list
- Six-layer grease capture
- 36 inch version on the same listing
- 66 dB on high is noticeable
- Few ratings yet; confirm the carbon filter is in the box for ductless use
Ivation 30-Inch 600 CFM Range Hood with LED Light, Clock and Auto-Off Timer
The feature set of a $500 hood. 600 CFM, an auto-off timer that keeps clearing after you stop cooking, a clean-filter reminder and a clock. Stainless baffle filters instead of mesh, and they are dishwasher safe.
Three-way venting (top, rear or recirculating) for remodels.
- Timer and clean-filter light are useful every day
- Baffle filters outlast mesh
- Highest CFM here
- Priciest pick
- Listing leans on ducted use; confirm the recirculating filter kit before buying it as a ductless hood
Ductless vs Ducted: What a Ventless Range Hood Actually Does
Three honest points before you buy, so the hood does what you expect.
- Grease: yes. The mesh or baffle filter catches it. This is the main job.
- Smoke and odour: mostly, through the charcoal filter, as long as the filter is fresh.
- Heat and steam: no. That air goes back into the room. Open a window when you boil pasta.
- A ducted hood blows everything outside. More effective, needs a duct run, often a permit. See our ducted under cabinet range hoods if you have the duct.
- A ductless (recirculating, ventless, non-ducted) hood filters and returns the air. Easy install, carbon filters to replace.
- A convertible hood does either. FIREGAS, CIARRA, Soonye, Broan 36-inch, MOIFELTO and Ivation convert; the Broan 4130SF is ductless only.
- 1.5 sones (the Broan 36-inch) is a quiet fridge, about 40–45 dB.
- 4 sones is normal conversation, about 55–60 dB.
- 6.5 sones (the CIARRA on high) is loud, roughly 65–70 dB. Run it on low.
- Makers quote one or the other; the chart lists what each publishes.
- Electric cooktop, light cooking: 250–300 CFM (Soonye, FIREGAS).
- Gas cooktop, everyday cooking: 300–400 CFM.
- Frying, searing, wok: 500 CFM and up (MOIFELTO, Ivation), and expect noise.
- In recirculating mode every hood moves less than its rated CFM because the carbon filter adds resistance. Buy a size up if you cook hard.
Carbon Filters, Grease Filters and Upkeep: Which Filter Fits Which Hood
A ductless hood is only as good as its charcoal filter. Replace it every 2 to 4 months; wash the mesh grease filter monthly in the dishwasher.
| Hood | Carbon filter | In the box? | Grease filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broan-NuTone 4130SF | Broan 41F (97007696) | Yes | Combined grease + charcoal, replace as one |
| FIREGAS 30 | FIREGAS CC170 | Yes | Aluminum mesh, dishwasher safe |
| CIARRA Ultra Slim | CIARRA CACF006 | No, sold separately | 5-layer mesh, dishwasher safe |
| Soonye | Soonye CF007 | Yes | Aluminum mesh, dishwasher safe |
| Broan-NuTone 36-inch 350 CFM | Broan HPF30 | No, sold separately | 2 micro filters, dishwasher safe |
| MOIFELTO | Check listing | Confirm | 6-layer aluminum + steel mesh |
| Ivation | Check listing | Confirm | Stainless baffle, dishwasher safe |
CIARRA CACF006 Carbon Filter Replacement (Set of 2)
The filters the CIARRA hood needs for ductless mode. Twist them onto the motor, no tools. Activated charcoal, replace every two to four months. Buy them with the hood; you will be back for more.
Check CIARRA Filters Price on Amazon →
Broan-NuTone 41F Replacement Grease and Charcoal Filter (97007696, 1 to 3 Pack)
The filter for the Broan 4130SF and most 41000-series Broan and NuTone ductless hoods. Grease mesh and charcoal layer in one slide-in panel, so one swap does both jobs. Number one seller in its category; the 3-pack brings it to about $6 each.
Check 41F Filter Price on Amazon →- Monthly: mesh or baffle filters in the dishwasher, or soak in hot water and degreaser.
- Every 2–4 months: new charcoal filter. If the kitchen smells like last night’s dinner, it is overdue.
- Every few months: degreaser on the hood body, the fan opening and the cabinet underside.
- Never wash a charcoal filter. Water ruins it. Replace it.
Easy-Off Heavy Duty Degreaser Spray (32 oz)
Mesh filters go in the dishwasher, but the hood body, the fan housing and the underside collect a film that only a degreaser shifts. Spray, wait a minute, wipe. Works on the cooktop too.
Check Easy-Off Price on Amazon →How to Choose a Ductless Under Cabinet Range Hood
Six checks, in the order they go wrong.
30 or 36 inch
Match the cooktop. Every hood here comes in 30; Broan, FIREGAS, Soonye and MOIFELTO also come in 36. The Broan 350 CFM runs 24 to 42.
Slim or standard
Shallow upper cabinets want a slim hood: CIARRA 3.94 in, Soonye 3.9 in. Standard cabinets take the 5–6 in pyramid units.
The spec that decides daily use
Under 50 dB and you will leave it on. Over 60 and you will not. FIREGAS is the quiet pick; CIARRA on high is the loud one.
CFM by how you cook
250–300 for light cooking, 500+ for frying. Recirculating mode cuts effective airflow, so round up.
Included or extra, and what they cost
Broan, FIREGAS and Soonye ship with carbon filters. CIARRA needs the CACF006 set. Check replacement price before buying any hood.
Plug-in or hardwired
All six plug into a standard outlet. You need two people, a drill and about an hour. Broan includes brackets for a one-person install.
- No upper cabinet at all: a wall-mount range hood, most of which also recirculate.
- Custom cabinetry: a range hood insert.
- Cannot mount anything: a portable kitchen exhaust fan on the counter.
- Smoke that lingers anyway: an air purifier for kitchen smoke in the next room.
Ductless Range Hood FAQs
What is the best ductless under cabinet range hood?▼
The Broan-NuTone 4130SF. Ventless by design, charcoal filter included, 451 ratings at 4.5, replacement parts for years, and 24, 30 and 36 inch sizes. The FIREGAS is the pick if noise matters most.
What is the quietest ductless range hood?▼
The FIREGAS 30-Inch Brushless, under 45 dB, and the Broan 36-Inch at 1.5 sones. The Soonye runs under 55 dB. The CIARRA is rated 6.5 sones on high, which is loud; keep it on low or medium.
Which is the best 30 inch ductless under cabinet range hood, and is there a slim one?▼
The Broan-NuTone 4130SF overall; for slim, the CIARRA at 3.94 inches and the Soonye at 3.9 inches. Any under cabinet range hood ductless buyers search for is 30 inches unless they say otherwise. Both fit under shallow cabinets. Both are convertible, so they can be ducted later.
What is the best 36 inch ductless under cabinet range hood?▼
The Broan-NuTone 36-Inch 350 CFM at 1.5 sones, or the 4130SF in 36 inch on a budget. The Soonye 36 inch is the slim or matte black option. FIREGAS and MOIFELTO also sell 36 inch versions on the same listings.
Do ductless range hoods actually work?▼
For grease and odour, yes. For heat and steam, no. A fresh charcoal filter removes most cooking smells; the grease filter protects the cabinets. Hot, humid air still goes back into the kitchen.
How often do you replace the charcoal filter in a ductless range hood?▼
Every 2 to 4 months, sooner if you fry a lot. CIARRA sells the CACF006 as a set of two, Broan uses the 41F, FIREGAS the CC170, Soonye the CF007.
Does the CIARRA ductless range hood come with carbon filters?▼
No. The CIARRA Ultra Slim needs the CACF006 carbon filter set, sold separately, to run in recirculating mode. The Soonye and FIREGAS include theirs.
Ductless or ducted range hood: which is better?▼
Ducted, if you can run the duct. It removes heat, steam and everything else. Ductless is the answer when you cannot cut into a wall: apartments, rentals, interior kitchens.
How many CFM do I need for a ductless range hood?▼
250–300 for an electric cooktop and light cooking, 500 and up for frying or a gas range. Recirculating mode reduces real airflow, so round up.
Can a ductless range hood handle heavy cooking?▼
With 500+ CFM, yes. The MOIFELTO (550 CFM) and Ivation (600 CFM) are the two here built for it. Expect 65 dB or so on high.
Are ductless range hoods hard to install?▼
No. Two people, a drill, about an hour. Screw the hood to the cabinet bottom, plug it in. No duct, no electrician. The Broan ships with brackets for a one-person install.
How much does a ductless under cabinet range hood cost?▼
About $100 for the Broan or FIREGAS, $140 for the slim CIARRA or Soonye, $170 for the 550 CFM MOIFELTO, $250 for the Ivation. Budget $10–25 for carbon filters every few months.
How to clean a ductless range hood?▼
Mesh filters in the dishwasher monthly, degreaser on the body, new charcoal filter every 2–4 months. Never wash the charcoal filter; replace it.
Do ductless range hoods have lights?▼
All six here do. LEDs on the FIREGAS, CIARRA, Soonye, MOIFELTO and Ivation; a bulb socket on the Broan. The Ivation adds a clock and a timer.
The Bottom Line
- Best overall: Broan-NuTone 4130SF. Ventless, filter included, built to last.
- Quietest: FIREGAS 30-Inch Brushless. Under 45 dB, filters included.
- Slimmest: CIARRA Ultra Slim, plus the CACF006 filters.
- Best 36-inch: Broan-NuTone 36-Inch 350 CFM. Best slim 36-inch: Soonye.
- Most powerful: MOIFELTO 550 CFM. Most features: Ivation 600 CFM.
- Filters: Broan 41F for the Broan, CACF006 for the CIARRA. Keep it clean: Easy-Off degreaser.
Pick by noise first, filters second, CFM third. Then put the replacement filter in the cart with the hood.
