Zephyr Range Hoods: Wall, Island, Insert and Under-Cabinet
Zephyr range hoods come in wall, island, insert and under-cabinet styles, from 600 to 1200 CFM. Compare filters, venting and sizes before you choose.
Zephyr range hoods cover the main ways to vent a kitchen: wall-mount chimney hoods, island hoods, inserts that hide inside a custom hood and under-cabinet hoods. The right style depends on where your cooktop sits and whether you want the hood to show or blend into the cabinets.
This guide compares six Zephyr range hoods using the details on each product page. For sizing basics, see our range hood sizing guide, or browse all Zephyr range hoods.
- Two wall-mount hoods, one island hood, two inserts and one under-cabinet hood.
- Airflow ranges from 600 CFM on the BVEE30CS to 1200 CFM on the ZSLE48DS island hood.
- The AK7000DS, AK9234CS, AK9246CS and ZSLE48DS use baffle filters.
- The BVEE30CS and AK7000DS are convertible, and the ducted ZSIE30DS can also recirculate with a kit sold separately.
- All six models use LED lighting.
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Compare them side by side
Brisas Wall Pick: Zephyr BVEE30CS Brisas Wall-Mount Hood
Zephyr BVEE30CS 30 inch Brisas Wall Mount Hood with 600 CFM, Airflow Control Technology and LumiLight LED Lighting in Stainless Steel
The Zephyr BVEE30CS Brisas is a chimney-style wall-mount hood with 600 CFM, Airflow Control Technology and LumiLight LED lighting. It uses mesh filters and convertible venting, with a recirculating kit sold separately.
- Convertible venting
- Airflow Control Technology
- LumiLight LED lighting
- Mesh filters, not baffle
Siena Wall Pick: Zephyr ZSIE30DS Siena Wall-Mount Hood
The Zephyr ZSIE30DS Siena is a wall-mount hood with 650 CFM, ICON Touch controls and LumiLight LED lighting. Its product page lists hybrid baffle filters and ducted venting with an 8" round duct, plus a recirculating kit sold separately.
- 650 CFM
- ICON Touch controls
- Hybrid baffle filters
- Recirculating needs a separate kit
Island Pick: Zephyr ZSLE48DS Siena Pro Island Hood
The Zephyr ZSLE48DS Siena Pro is an island-mount chimney hood with 1200 CFM, the most airflow in this guide. Its product page lists LumiLight LED lighting with TruHue, Airflow Control Technology, ICON Touch LCD controls and baffle filters. It is ducted.
- 1200 CFM
- Baffle filters
- ICON Touch LCD controls
- Ducted only
- Large hood needs ceiling support
Insert Pick: Zephyr AK9234CS Monsoon I Insert
The Zephyr AK9234CS Monsoon I is a cabinet insert with 650 CFM, LumiLight LED lighting with TruHue, TempGuard and professional baffle filters. It is designed to sit inside a custom hood or cabinet and vents through a round duct.
- Hides inside a custom hood
- 650 CFM with baffle filters
- TempGuard
- Needs a custom hood or cabinet enclosure
- Ducted only
Wide Insert Pick: Zephyr AK9246CS Monsoon I Insert
The Zephyr AK9246CS Monsoon I is the wider version of the Monsoon I insert, with 650 CFM, four LED lights with TruHue, TempGuard and professional baffle filters. It suits a larger custom hood over a wider range.
- Wider insert for large custom hoods
- Four LED lights
- Professional baffle filters
- Ducted only
- Needs a custom enclosure
Under-Cabinet Pick: Zephyr AK7000DS Tempest I Under-Cabinet Hood
Zephyr AK7000DS Tempest I 30 inch Under-Cabinet Hood with 650 CFM, LumiLight LED Lighting with TruHue and Professional Baffle Filters in Stainless Steel
The Zephyr AK7000DS Tempest I is an under-cabinet hood with 650 CFM, LumiLight LED lighting with TruHue and professional baffle filters. It has convertible venting with round and rectangular duct options, and a recirculating kit is sold separately.
- Under-cabinet install
- 650 CFM with baffle filters
- Round or rectangular ducting
- Needs a cabinet above the range
Zephyr range hood comparison
Brisas Wall | Siena Wall | Siena Pro Island |  Monsoon I Insert |  Wide Monsoon I Insert | Tempest I Under-Cabinet | |
| Model | BVEE30CS | ZSIE30DS | ZSLE48DS | AK9234CS | AK9246CS | AK7000DS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $649 | $1,199 | $2,699 | $1,399 | $1,699 | $1,399 |
| Mount | Wall | Wall | Island | Insert | Insert | Under cabinet |
| CFM | 600 | 650 | 1200 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Width | 29 15/16" | 29 15/16" | 47 15/16" | 34 5/16" | 46 5/16" | 29 7/8" |
| Filters | Mesh | Hybrid baffle | Baffle | Baffle | Baffle | Baffle |
| Venting | Convertible | Ducted; recirculating kit sold separately | Ducted | Ducted | Ducted | Convertible |
| Recirculating Kit | Sold separately | Sold separately | Not available | Not available | Not available | Sold separately |
| View | View | View | View | View | View |
Which mounting style do you need?
Wall-mount hoods hang on the wall above a range with a chimney to the ceiling. Island hoods hang from the ceiling over a cooktop in an island. Inserts hide inside a custom hood so the cabinetry shows instead of the metal. Under-cabinet hoods mount beneath a wall cabinet. Our under-cabinet range hood guide goes deeper on that style.
How much CFM is enough?
A common rule of thumb for electric cooking is to match the hood to the cooking surface, while gas and professional-style ranges usually need more airflow. The models here range from 600 to 1200 CFM. High-CFM hoods may need makeup air under local codes, so check with your installer. See our range hood ventilation guide for details.
Mesh or baffle filters?
Baffle filters are metal channels that trap grease and can often be washed in a dishwasher. Mesh filters are lighter layers of metal screen. Most models here use baffle filters; the BVEE30CS uses mesh and the ZSIE30DS uses hybrid baffle filters.
How to choose a Zephyr range hood
- 01
Pick a mounting styleChoose wall, island, insert or under-cabinet based on your layout.
- 02
Match the widthChoose a hood at least as wide as your cooking surface.
- 03
Check the CFMMatch airflow to your range and how you cook.
- 04
Plan the ductDecide on ducted or recirculating venting and check the duct size.
- 05
Confirm the installCheck the installation guide on the product page.
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Shop Zephyr range hoodsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Zephyr range hood has the most CFM?
In this guide, the ZSLE48DS Siena Pro island hood lists 1200 CFM.
Can Zephyr range hoods recirculate?
The BVEE30CS, ZSIE30DS and AK7000DS list a recirculating kit sold separately. The ZSLE48DS and the Monsoon I inserts do not list a recirculating kit.
What is a range hood insert?
An insert is a hood blower and filter unit that installs inside a custom hood or cabinet, so the cabinetry is what you see. The AK9234CS and AK9246CS are Monsoon I inserts.
Do Zephyr hoods use baffle filters?
The AK7000DS, AK9234CS, AK9246CS and ZSLE48DS use baffle filters. The ZSIE30DS uses hybrid baffle filters and the BVEE30CS uses mesh filters.
Does Zephyr make an under-cabinet hood?
Yes. The AK7000DS Tempest I is an under-cabinet hood with 650 CFM.
