Faber vs Elica: Which Kitchen Chimney Wins in 2024?
Faber and Elica are rival Italian kitchen-chimney makers; both sell wall-mounted, island, and built-in hoods, but Faber focuses on rugged motors and Elica on sleek glass looks.
Buyers swap them because showroom tags shout “Italian design” and “900 m³/h suction” for both—so you glance at colour and price, not motor noise or filter type.
Key Differences
Faber gives 20-year motor warranty, 59 dB noise, metal baffle filters; Elica counters with 15-year warranty, 54 dB, cassette filters plus mood lighting and gesture control. Faber’s spares are cheaper, Elica’s UI feels sexier.
Which One Should You Choose?
Heavy tadka daily? Faber’s brute suction and easy-wash baffles win. Style-first open kitchen? Elica’s slim silhouettes and RGB strips shine. Budget parity: ₹25-35 k segment.
Are filters dishwasher-safe?
Yes—Faber baffles and Elica cassettes both pop out for a quick 60 °C cycle.
Which brand is quieter?
Elica averages 3–5 dB lower, so late-night coffee won’t wake the baby.
Can I retrofit either into a 2-ft cut-out?
Yes; both supply 60 cm and 90 cm models that slide into standard modular kitchens.