Vent-A-Hoods are pretty quiet. Not sure if they come in 30" models or not.

VAH is actually one of the noisiest hoods. Plus, in my biased opinion (I own one) they are poor performers, and they are miserably difficult to clean.

You'd be much better served posting this on the Appliance forum. In addition to posting, you should read several of the recent threads on this subject which all are relevant.

Regarding noise, here's an old post:
vent hoods and noise

We have this one, and I think for the money, it is worth it. It is not loud, except on the higher levels-which I only use sparingly if I am frying something at a high temp.

The lighting on it is not great, which would be the only thing I would say is a downfall. I wish it projected a little more direct light on the stovetop.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cavaliere-Euro 30-inch Wall Mount Range Hood

When we were looking for a hood 3 yrs ago, we went to a display which had an Alure III Broan and a Vent-a-Hood of same size and supposed capacities side by side. We turned both on and observed the sound.

We bought the Broan.

Then I found that it had been blackballed by Consumer Report that year. If I recall, they didn't like its sucking power or something. Nevertheless I am glad we bought what was supposed to be the quietest undercab vent hood on the market at that time. Manufacturers give you "sone" ratings which you can use for at least some kind of comparisons and that's what we used for our shopping criterion.

We have problems with deafness. We know that we won't turn on a loud vent hood at all unless the need to vent is overwhelming. But the Broan Allure III has a very low setting which DH cannot hear at all (but I can). We use low a lot--for general "air out the house" as well as for capturing the steam when the oven is running or for a slow soup simmer and such things. I can hear the telephone ring and I can hear the person on the other end of the phone while this setting and the one above it is running. Usually I can understand the radio and t.v. also but the second, or normal setting, may be too loud for conversation or phone or t.v. sometimes. I use it for boiling noodles or tea water.

The third setting is high. It is very loud for us. We use it when we need to deal with frying. We can stand to be next to the unit but it's not our favorite setting. Then, there's the 4th setting: Boost! That one is for extra strong suck. I have to leave the room sometimes when we're venting smoke and such because it's so loud.

One of our favorite features is the "10-minute and then it's turned off" button. We can leave the room when fan is noisy and we don't have to worry about trying to remember that the vent is running.

There are 3 settings on the hallogen light. We didn't like buying a hallogen unit because you can burn yourself on the bulb but after the first burn you train yourself fast in how to keep safe. It has 3 intensity settings.

Filters are small enough that they can be put into dishwasher on the edge of the rack. They fit into a double sink basin, standing up.

We planned to put a 90 degree angle into our pipe but there was a snafu (code won't allow venting into sidewalk area alongside driveway) so ours has straight up pipe through attic into roof.

The model is notoriously difficult to install.

I don't know if an Allure III Broan is even on the market any more. I think that the model class above it in pricing may also have low sound ratings. Elite maybe?

I can't speak from experience yet, as ours is on order currently, but the Kobe is supposed to be relatively quiet. We have a similar set up, 30" induction range, 30" hood due to space restrictions, although we are doing a wall mount. I did a bit of GW searching on hoods and they seem to be pretty well regarded.

Thank you for the recommendations. I wondered if the Allure III would be a good choice and your description of it is a good one, florantha.

I looked at the Kobe after reading the thread that clinresga linked so I will put that on the list too, kellienoelle.

Senator13, your information is helpful and I would probably rule that one out due to the lighting issues.

If anyone else has a range hood experience to share, please do!