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Broan-NuTone EW4830SS 30" Pyramidal Chimney vs Zephyr Tempest II AK7536CS 36"

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Zephyr Tempest II AK7536CS 36" comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about Serious home cooks running a 36" range or pro-style cooktop who want maximum CFM, code-aware airflow tuning, and a polished pro-style look on the wall. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #2 in Best Range Hoods

Broan-NuTone EW4830SS 30" Pyramidal Chimney

4.2

$569

The Broan-NuTone EW4830SS hits the apartment and small-kitchen sweet spot — a real pyramidal chimney hood with 460 CFM of ducted output, an honest 1.5 sones at normal speed, and three speeds of tap-touch control for under $600. It won't keep up with a wok station but it's the right answer for typical weeknight cooking in a 30-inch range opening.

Strengths

— 460 CFM and tap-touch controls deliver real ducted performance in a clean pyramidal chimney profile
— 1.5 sones at normal speed is among the quietest 30-inch ducted hoods in this class
— HVI-2100 certified and UL-listed for accurate, reproducible airflow claims

Watch-outs

— 1-year limited warranty trails ZLINE and Hauslane in this price band
— 460 CFM lags serious-cook hoods like the Zephyr Tempest II by ~40%
— Aluminum mesh filters require replacement over time, unlike stainless baffle filters

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Range Hoods

Zephyr Tempest II AK7536CS 36"

4.6

$1,349

The Zephyr Tempest II AK7536CS is the wall-mount hood serious home cooks reach for when they want a pro-style frame without jumping to commercial gear. The 650 CFM baffle setup vents heavy oil smoke and wok flares without dragging, and Zephyr's Airflow Control Technology and CleanAir delay-off features handle the regulatory and air-quality details most mid-tier hoods ignore.

Strengths

— 650 CFM internal blower with optional 1,200 CFM upgrade clears wok-frying and high-BTU range smoke in seconds
— Airflow Control Technology lets installers cap CFM to meet local makeup-air codes without swapping the unit
— Six-speed electronic touch controls with LumiLight LED at 2700K-5000K TruHue color tuning

Watch-outs

— 650 CFM blower hits roughly 9 sones on high — audibly loud even with the larger duct kit
— Premium pricing places it well above the typical apartment-grade chimney hood
— Larger 1,200 CFM blower requires HVI-mandated makeup air, which adds install complexity

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How they stack up

Broan-NuTone EW4830SS 30" Pyramidal Chimney

Cheaper, quieter at low speed, and easier to install than the Zephyr Tempest II, but it gives up roughly 200 CFM and uses replaceable aluminum mesh filters instead of dishwasher-safe baffles. The Hauslane PS18 offers more raw airflow (500 CFM laboratory) at a similar price, but the Broan's pyramidal chimney profile and finished duct cover look more polished out of the box.

Zephyr Tempest II AK7536CS 36"

Out-ventilates the Broan-NuTone EW4830SS on heavy cooking by a wide margin (650 CFM vs 460 CFM) and offers far better filter access than the value-tier Hauslane PS18, but costs roughly 2.5x more than either. Against the ZLINE KECOMi-36, the Tempest II edges out on lighting tunability and Airflow Control Technology but ships with a shorter warranty.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Broan-NuTone EW4830SS 30" Pyramidal Chimney	Zephyr Tempest II AK7536CS 36"
Type	Wall-Mount Chimney	Wall-Mount Chimney
Width	30 inches	36 inches
Airflow	460 CFM max	650 CFM (1,200 CFM upgrade available)
Sound Level	1.5 sones (normal) / 7.5 sones (high)	Approx. 1.5 sones low / 9 sones high
Duct Diameter	6" round	8" round or 3.25" x 10" rectangular
Filter Type	Aluminum mesh, dishwasher-safe	Professional baffle stainless, dishwasher-safe
Speeds	3 (capacitive touch)	6 (electronic touch)
Lighting	7W LED, single-level	Dual-level LumiLight LED, 2700K-5000K TruHue
Smart Control	None (capacitive panel)	Wireless remote (optional)
Warranty	1-year limited	1-year parts, lifetime motor (limited)

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