Product review (3 stars): it does what i wanted, so....
exactly what i was looking for to replace a broken over-the-cooktop microwave. we have a micro on the countertop and when the other one broke I wanted to replace with a hoodfan. at local stores nobody had an el cheapo hoodfan in black --- they only had $200 ones and what a waste that would have been. so i bought this one and it was exactly what I expected it to be. However, keep in mind that as a functional fan it is nearly useless. It's loud and barely functions as a fan. I use it for light more than anything but it does sort of work to capture cooking smells. I just wanted something cheap to look nice and fill the space and give me light.

If you're looking for a really good hoodfan this aint it. But if you just want something to fill that space and function well enough then you'll be happy.