I bought this hood as my ceiling height was only 8 feet 5 inch tall (its slightly elevated) but when I installed it, which was super easy, it looked good. Functions are easy and I like the fact that it is convertible which is we can use it without venting it out. I currently installed without venting it out( had the carbon filters inside - bought separately, not that expensive). I am planning to vent it out as well. I usually cook spicy food which this hood does help to clean up the smoke and smell. I am sure it will do more when I vent it out.
Overall this was a good investment.