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Hauslane Chef Series UC-PS18 (30-inch) vs Broan-NuTone Sahale BKSA130SS (30-inch)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Range Hoods: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Hauslane UC-PS18 is the hood to get if you actually cook, pairing serious ducted airflow and grease-trapping baffle filters with a lifetime motor warranty. If you cook lighter or want something quiet and affordable, the Broan Sahale covers the basics without fuss.
Hauslane Chef Series UC-PS18 (30-inch)
Buy itA dual-motor under-cabinet workhorse with a rated 860 CFM equivalent airflow.
- Strong ducted airflow, listed at 860 CFM equivalent (500 CFM laboratory), for high-heat and gas cooking
- Dishwasher-safe baffle filters with deep grooves to collect grease
- Six fan speeds, an optional cap that holds airflow below 350 CFM, LED lighting, and three-way venting for flexible installs
- Lifetime warranty on the motors
- Loud at top speed, with Hauslane listing 1.5 to 7.0 sones across the range
- Boxy, utilitarian commercial look won't suit every kitchen
- Ducted only: Hauslane lists it as not convertible to recirculating, so it needs a path to the outside
Broan-NuTone Sahale BKSA130SS (30-inch)
Buy itA quiet, low-profile budget hood that nails the basics for everyday cooking.
- Modest airflow means it is likely quieter than the powerful hoods, so it suits open-plan kitchens and apartments
- Under-cabinet install, sold as a convertible ducted or ductless hood
- Clean, slim stainless look with integrated LED lighting
- Modest airflow won't keep up with heavy searing, wok cooking, or a high-BTU gas range
- Mesh-style filters generally catch less grease than baffle filters
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Hauslane Chef Series UC-PS18 (30-inch) Our pick | Broan-NuTone Sahale BKSA130SS (30-inch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Serious home cooks with a gas range or frequent high-heat searing who can duct to the outside. | Light-to-moderate cooks, renters, and anyone replacing a tired builder-grade hood on a tight budget. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
| Installation type | Under-cabinet (30") | Under-cabinet (30") |
| Venting | Ducted only (3-way venting) | Convertible ducted or ductless |
| Airflow for real cooking | 860 CFM equivalent, handles high-heat and gas | Modest, fine for everyday cooking |
| Filter type | Stainless baffle (dishwasher-safe) | Mesh-style |
| Noise at high speed | 1.5 to 7.0 sones | Quieter than the Hauslane |
| Motor warranty | Lifetime motor | Check maker |
| Best-suited kitchen | Heavy / gas cooking | Apartments & light cooking |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Hauslane Chef Series UC-PS18 (30-inch) if
serious home cooks with a gas range or frequent high-heat searing who can duct to the outside.
Know before buying: loud at top speed, with Hauslane listing 1.5 to 7.0 sones across the range.
Pick the Broan-NuTone Sahale BKSA130SS (30-inch) if
light-to-moderate cooks, renters, and anyone replacing a tired builder-grade hood on a tight budget.
Know before buying: modest airflow won't keep up with heavy searing, wok cooking, or a high-BTU gas range.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Hauslane Chef Series UC-PS18 (30-inch) - A dual-motor under-cabinet workhorse with a rated 860 CFM equivalent airflow. Choose the Broan-NuTone Sahale BKSA130SS (30-inch) instead if light-to-moderate cooks, renters, and anyone replacing a tired builder-grade hood on a tight budget.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Range Hoods: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).