Broan Elite EWP1306SS 30 in
#9 in Wall-mountFull review
A powerful certified chimney hood that whispers at low speed. Expect real noise at full power.
Amazon $799$799
The Broan Elite EWP1306SS 30 in is the better range hood overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The Broan Elite EWP1306SS 30 in leads on features and quiet at low speed. The Broan-NuTone BW5030SSL 30 in wins on price and quiet at full speed. The Broan-NuTone BW5030SSL 30 in costs $427 less ($372 vs $799).
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Broan-NuTone BW5030SSL 30 in
#12 in Wall-mountFull review
A plain European-style chimney hood from Broan with certified ratings. It gets loud at full speed.
Amazon $372$372
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Broan Elite EWP1306SS 30 in for features (dishwasher-safe steel filters, airflow cap for make-up air codes, LED lighting, 3 or more speeds, delayed shut-off, converts to ductless vs LED lighting, 3 or more speeds, converts to ductless) and quiet at low speed (0.3 sones (about 23 dB) vs 1.5 sones (about 46 dB)).
- Choose the Broan-NuTone BW5030SSL 30 in for price ($372 vs $799) and quiet at full speed (8.5 sones (about 71 dB) vs 12.5 sones (about 76 dB)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wall-mount range hood; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Broan Elite EWP1306SS 30 in | Broan-NuTone BW5030SSL 30 in |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Airflow 20% | 97 640 CFM, more than a home range needs | 92 380 CFM |
| Quiet at full speed 20% | 0 12.5 sones (about 76 dB) | 20 8.5 sones (about 71 dB) |
| Quiet at low speed 15% | 100 0.3 sones (about 23 dB) | 46 1.5 sones (about 46 dB) |
| Features 20% | 80 dishwasher-safe steel filters, airflow cap for make-up air codes, LED lighting, 3 or more speeds, delayed shut-off, converts to ductless | 35 LED lighting, 3 or more speeds, converts to ductless |
| Price 15% | 10 $799 | 43 $372 |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Broan Elite EWP1306SS 30 in | Broan-NuTone BW5030SSL 30 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow and noise | ||
| Max airflow | 640 CFM | 380 CFM |
| HVI-certified airflow (0.1 in.) | 600 CFM | 350 CFM |
| Noise at max speed | 12.5 sones | 8.5 sones |
| Noise at low speed | 0.3 sones | 1.5 sones |
| Fan speeds | 4 | 3 |
| Installation | ||
| Mount | Wall-mount | Wall-mount |
| Width | 30 in | 30 in |
| Venting | Ducted or ductless | Ducted or ductless |
| Duct connection | 6 in round | 6 in round |
| Power | Plug-in | Plug-in |
| Airflow cap for make-up air codes | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Grease filters | Steel baffle | Aluminum mesh |
| LED lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | Touch | Push button |
| Delayed shut-off | Yes | No |
| Automatic fan speed | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 34.5 lb | 27.9 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |