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Faber and Elica make most of the chimneys we list (12 Elica and 10 Faber of our 30). The useful comparison isn't brand loyalty, it's filter type: Faber's best-selling budget chimney, the Pluto, uses a baffle filter you wash by hand, while Elica's most-reviewed model, the WDFL 606, is filterless with auto-clean. We also compare the two brands' 60cm BLDC models below.
Every model here is rated 4★ or higher on Amazon, with at least 100 ratings and an Amazon "bought in the past month" badge (late September 2026).
The Contenders at a Glance
Faber Pluto 60cm — Baffle Filter, Our Budget Pick
Faber Pluto 60cm 1000 m³/hr Baffle Filter Chimney with Touch and Gesture Control
Budget buyers wanting a well-rated, best-selling Faber
The touch-control Pluto: 4.6★ and 500+ bought a month, at about ₹8,500.
Key specs:
- Suction: 1000 m³/hr
- Filter: Baffle
- Controls: Touch and gesture, booster mode
- Noise: 48 dB (Faber's listing)
- Warranty: 12 years on motor, 1 year comprehensive
- Rating: 4.6★ (144 ratings)
Elica WDFL 606 60cm — Filterless Auto-Clean, Most-Reviewed
Elica 60cm 1350 m³/hr Filterless Autoclean Kitchen Chimney (WDFL 606 HAC LTW MS NERO)
Buyers wanting the most-reviewed chimney we list
The most-reviewed chimney we list: 4.5★ from 4,432 ratings, at about ₹12,500.
Key specs:
- Suction: 1350 m³/hr
- Filter: Filterless, heat auto-clean with oil collector
- Controls: Touch with motion sensor
- Noise: 58 dB (Elica's listing)
- Warranty: 15 years on motor; the listing quotes both 2 and 5 years comprehensive
- Rating: 4.5★ (4,432 ratings)
Head-to-Head: Faber Pluto vs Elica WDFL 606
1. Filter Type and Maintenance
The Pluto's baffle filter needs washing every few weeks with daily frying. The WDFL 606 has no filter: oil collects in a tray you empty, and a heat auto-clean cycle handles the rest.
Verdict: Elica, clearly, if you don't want to wash filters.
2. Suction
1350 m³/hr against 1000 m³/hr. The Elica copes better with heavy frying and tadka.
Verdict: Elica.
3. Noise
Faber lists the Pluto at 48 dB; Elica lists the WDFL 606 at 58 dB.
Verdict: Faber, on the listed figures.
4. Warranty
Both have long motor warranties (12 years Faber, 15 years Elica). Faber's comprehensive cover is 1 year; Elica's listing quotes 2 or 5 years, so confirm it at purchase.
Verdict: Elica, narrowly.
5. Ratings and Sales
The Elica has far more ratings (4,432 against 144); the Pluto is rated slightly higher (4.6★ against 4.5★) and sells more today (500+ a month against 100+).
Verdict: Elica on track record; Faber on current sales.
6. Price
| Model | Approx. price |
|---|---|
| Faber Pluto | ₹8,500 |
| Elica WDFL 606 | ₹12,500 |
Verdict: Faber, by about ₹4,000.
Complete Comparison Table
| Feature | Faber Pluto | Elica WDFL 606 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | 1000 m³/hr | 1350 m³/hr |
| Filter | Baffle (wash by hand) | Filterless auto-clean |
| Controls | Touch and gesture | Touch and motion sensor |
| Listed noise | 48 dB | 58 dB |
| Motor warranty | 12 years | 15 years |
| Comprehensive warranty | 1 year | 2–5 years (check listing) |
| Rating | 4.6★ (144) | 4.5★ (4,432) |
| Bought in past month | 500+ | 100+ |
| Approx. price | ₹8,500 | ₹12,500 |
Going Up a Level: Faber Coral 60 vs Elica WDFL 600 BLDC
If you want a quieter BLDC motor, both brands have a 60cm filterless model at about ₹16,000–17,000:
| Feature | Faber Coral 60 BLDC | Elica WDFL 600 BLDC |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | 1500 m³/hr | 1500 m³/hr |
| Speeds | 9 | 9 |
| Listed noise | 44 dB (lowest speed) | 48 dB |
| Controls | Touch, gesture, motion sensor | Touch, motion sensor |
| Warranty | 12 yr motor, 2 yr comprehensive | 15 yr motor, 5 yr comprehensive |
| Rating | 4.6★ (160) | 4.5★ (1,602) |
| Bought in past month | 100+ | 400+ |
| Approx. price | ₹16,900 | ₹16,000 |
The Elica is our Best Overall: cheaper, with a longer warranty and a far bigger review base. The Faber is rated slightly higher and adds gesture control.
Elica 60cm 1500 m³/hr BLDC Filterless Autoclean Kitchen Chimney (WDFL 600 BLDC HAC LTW MS NERO)
Most families with a 2-4 burner stove wanting a quiet, low-maintenance chimney
Final Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?
Buy the Faber Pluto if:
- Budget comes first: it's about ₹4,000 cheaper
- You don't mind washing a baffle filter every few weeks
- You want touch and gesture control at this price
Buy the Elica WDFL 606 if:
- You want to avoid filter washing
- You fry and temper heavily and want more suction
- You want the longest track record of any chimney we list
Spending more? The Elica WDFL 600 BLDC, our Best Overall, adds a BLDC motor, 9 speeds and a 5-year comprehensive warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which chimney needs less maintenance — Faber or Elica?
Comparing these two, the Elica WDFL 606: it's filterless with heat auto-clean, while the Faber Pluto uses a baffle filter you wash by hand. Faber also makes filterless models, such as the Venice and Coral.
Q2. Which chimney has stronger suction — Faber or Elica?
The Elica WDFL 606, at 1350 m³/hr against the Pluto's 1000 m³/hr. At the BLDC level, the Faber Coral 60 and Elica WDFL 600 BLDC are both rated 1500 m³/hr.
Q3. Is Faber or Elica cheaper?
The Faber Pluto, at about ₹8,500 against about ₹12,500 for the Elica WDFL 606.
Q4. Which has a better warranty — Faber or Elica?
Elica generally lists longer cover: 15 years on the motor across the models we list, and up to 5 years comprehensive. Faber lists 8–12 years on the motor and 1–2 years comprehensive.
Prices, ratings and monthly sales from Amazon India, late September 2026; check the live prices above before buying.
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