Hauslane UC-PS18 30 in
#5 in Under-cabinetFull review
A heavy-duty under-cabinet hood for frequent high-heat cooking, with a lifetime motor warranty. It needs a duct to the outside.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
The Hauslane UC-PS18 30 in is the better range hood overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Hauslane UC-PS18 30 in leads on features and warranty. The Broan-NuTone 413004 Ductless 30 in wins on price. The Broan-NuTone 413004 Ductless 30 in costs $390.99 less ($109 vs $499.99).
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Broan-NuTone 413004 Ductless 30 in
#15 in Under-cabinetFull review
A basic recirculating hood for a kitchen that cannot be vented outside. It filters smoke and odor but does not pull heat or steam out of the house.
Amazon $109$109
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hauslane UC-PS18 30 in for features (dishwasher-safe steel filters, airflow cap for make-up air codes, LED lighting, 3 or more speeds, delayed shut-off vs converts to ductless) and warranty (2-year warranty, lifetime motor warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Broan-NuTone 413004 Ductless 30 in for price ($109 vs $499.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under-cabinet range hood; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hauslane UC-PS18 30 in | Broan-NuTone 413004 Ductless 30 in |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Airflow 20% | 100 500 CFM | 50 ductless only, no airflow rating (neutral score used) |
| Quiet at full speed 20% | 35 7 sones (about 68 dB) | 50 noise at full speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Quiet at low speed 15% | 46 1.5 sones (about 46 dB) | 50 noise at low speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 70 dishwasher-safe steel filters, airflow cap for make-up air codes, LED lighting, 3 or more speeds, delayed shut-off | 10 converts to ductless |
| Price 15% | 30 $499.99 | 96 $109 |
| Warranty 10% | 50 2-year warranty, lifetime motor warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hauslane UC-PS18 30 in | Broan-NuTone 413004 Ductless 30 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow and noise | ||
| Max airflow | 500 CFM | - |
| Equivalent airflow (maker figure, not scored) | 860 CFM | - |
| Noise at max speed | 7 sones | - |
| Noise at low speed | 1.5 sones | - |
| Fan speeds | 6 | 2 |
| Installation | ||
| Mount | Under-cabinet | Under-cabinet |
| Width | 30 in | 30 in |
| Venting | Ducted only | Ductless only |
| Duct connection | 6 in round or 3-1/4 x 10 in | - |
| Power | Plug-in | - |
| Airflow cap for make-up air codes | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Grease filters | Steel baffle | Charcoal |
| LED lighting | Yes | No |
| Controls | Touch | Rocker |
| Delayed shut-off | Yes | No |
| Automatic fan speed | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 49 lb | 10 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Motor warranty | Lifetime | - |