The Elica LANE80IXA72 is a 71 cm stainless steel canopy cooker hood designed to disappear into your kitchen cabinetry while quietly dealing with steam and cooking smells. Elica is well regarded for stylish, reliable extraction, and this model follows that formula with a slim profile and simple touch controls.
With a maximum extraction rate of 650 m³/hour and the option to duct outside or recirculate, it’s well equipped for most medium-sized UK kitchens. Owners clearly rate it too, with an average score of 4.7 out of 5 from around 30 reviews, suggesting strong real‑world performance and satisfaction.
Sitting in the mid‑to‑upper end of the canopy hood market, it’s not the cheapest option, but you’re paying for better-than-basic performance, efficient LED lighting and a cleaner, built‑in look.
The Elica LANE80IXA72 is a great fit for households that want a built-in, unobtrusive cooker hood rather than a statement chimney model. If you’re planning a new kitchen or updating existing wall cabinets above a standard hob, this canopy hood will tuck neatly away while still offering serious extraction.
Its 650 m³/hour maximum extraction rate is ideal for medium-sized kitchens and for cooks who regularly fry, sear or batch-cook. If you often make aromatic dishes like curries or cook with garlic and spices, the boost mode will be particularly appealing to quickly clear strong smells.
Budget-wise, it sits in the mid-range. It’s well suited to buyers who are happy to spend a bit more than entry-level for better performance and a smarter finish, but don’t necessarily need top-end smart features.
It’s also a sensible choice for those who want flexibility: you can use it either ducted to an outside wall or in recirculating mode with optional carbon filters, making it practical for flats or kitchens where external ducting isn’t straightforward.
Strong 650 m³/hour maximum extraction means it can comfortably handle steam and odours in a typical UK kitchen, especially when cooking more intensive meals.
Boost mode is very handy when you’ve had a particularly smoky or smelly cooking session, giving you a short burst of extra power to clear the air quickly before smells linger.
The slim canopy design is ideal if you prefer a minimal, integrated look. It blends into your cabinet run rather than dominating the space like some chimney or T‑shaped hoods.
Touch controls and three speed settings make it straightforward to operate and easy to wipe clean, with no protruding knobs to collect grease.
Efficient LED lighting (rated A for lighting efficiency) provides bright, focused illumination over the hob while using very little energy.
The washable grease filter keeps running costs down, as you can simply clean it rather than buying disposable replacements.
A solid 2‑year manufacturer warranty adds peace of mind and reflects well on the build quality.
The grease filtering efficiency is rated only D, which means it won’t trap as much grease as the very best hoods, so you may need to clean surrounding surfaces and the filter a bit more often.
At up to 65 dB on maximum, it isn’t the quietest canopy hood around. Noise levels will be acceptable for most households, but if you’re especially sensitive to noise you may notice it on higher speeds.
Carbon filters and ducting kits are not included, so if you plan to recirculate or vent externally you should factor in the extra cost of these accessories.
Despite the spec listing touch control, some references also mention push button control, which suggests the interface is quite simple and lacks advanced features like auto-sensing or connectivity found on some premium models.
Day to day, the Elica LANE80IXA72 is designed to stay out of the way visually while being easy to live with. Once it’s built into your cabinetry and wired in by an electrician, you’re left with a clean underside above the hob, simple controls and a single LED light.
The three standard speeds plus boost give you enough flexibility: a low setting for simmering, a mid-level for regular cooking and the top setting or boost when you’re frying or searing. Switching between them via the touch interface is quick and intuitive, and cleaning the flat control area is as simple as a wipe with a damp cloth.
The integrated LED light does a good job of lighting the hob area, which is helpful if your main kitchen lighting leaves the cooking zone in shadow. LEDs are also long-lasting and economical, so you don’t need to worry about frequent bulb changes.
Maintenance is straightforward. The included grease filter is washable, so you’ll just need to remove it periodically and clean it to maintain performance. If you use the hood in recirculating mode, you’ll need to replace the optional carbon filters occasionally to keep odour removal effective.
Noise-wise, it’s fairly typical for a canopy hood: you’ll definitely hear it at higher speeds, but for most people it will fade into the background during cooking, especially at the lower settings.
The standout figure for the Elica LANE80IXA72 is its 650 m³/hour maximum extraction rate. For a 71 cm canopy hood, that’s a healthy level of performance and more than enough for a standard 60 cm hob, even when multiple pans are going at once.
Boost mode is a useful addition. When you’re dealing with particularly strong odours or a burst of smoke, activating boost gives a short-lived increase in airflow to clear the room more quickly. It’s reassuring to have that extra headroom when needed, rather than running at maximum all the time.
The hood offers three standard speeds, which suits most cooking routines without overcomplicating things. You can simply match the fan speed to what’s on the hob, instead of having to fiddle with a long list of fine-grained settings.
Energy efficiency is reasonable, with a B energy rating and annual energy consumption quoted at 69 kWh. Combined with A‑rated LED lighting, it should be relatively economical to run compared with older halogen‑lit hoods.
In terms of versatility, the option to use it either as a ducted hood (with a 150 mm outlet) or in recirculating mode gives you installation flexibility. The washable grease filter is practical, but the D rating for grease filtering does mean it’s not class‑leading in that regard, so conscientious cleaning will help maintain airflow.
Overall, the feature set focuses on solid fundamentals rather than flashy extras: decent power, flexible venting, efficient lighting and simple controls that most households will find easy to live with.
At around £329, the Elica LANE80IXA72 sits comfortably in the mid-range for canopy cooker hoods. It’s not the cheapest option for a basic extraction solution, but you’re paying for better-than-entry performance, a refined built-in look and a reputable brand.
The strong 4.7 out of 5 user rating from 30 reviews supports the idea that owners feel they’ve had good value: it does the main job of clearing steam and smells effectively and looks tidy once installed. The B energy rating, efficient LED lighting and washable grease filter all help keep running costs sensible over time.
You do need to budget for additional items like a ducting kit or carbon filters depending on how you plan to install it, which nudges up the overall project cost. And while performance is very good, the D grease filtering class and modest feature list mean you’re not getting every possible high-end refinement.
Taken as a whole, it offers solid value for households wanting a reliable, discreet canopy hood with strong extraction, provided you’re happy to invest slightly more than the bare minimum for a more polished solution.
The Elica LANE80IXA72 71 cm canopy cooker hood is a well-judged choice if you want powerful extraction wrapped in a discreet, built-in design. Its 650 m³/hour extraction, boost mode and efficient LED lighting make it a strong performer for most medium-sized kitchens, and the positive user reviews back that up.
It’s not perfect: grease filtering could be better, noise at full power is noticeable and you’ll need to factor in the extra cost of ducting or carbon filters. There are also more fully featured hoods out there if you’re chasing ultra-quiet operation or advanced smart controls.
However, for the majority of buyers planning a new kitchen or upgrading to a sleeker canopy hood, this model strikes a very good balance of power, build quality and day-to-day usability. If you value a clean, integrated look and dependable performance more than fancy extras, the Elica LANE80IXA72 is a very sensible buy.
