Pros:
The range hood is beautiful, with thick metal construction and rolled edges. There is not a single sharp edge even within the interior of the hood. I opted for the push-button model and the stainless steel is uniform in colour and sheen throughout.
The LED pot lights, while not emitting light over the backsplash, gives a strong, focused light onto the cooktop.
The dual fans on their lowest setting pushes the same amount of air as my old range hood at a fraction of the fan noise! Plus, the tone of the new fans is lower and less grating. It's great being able to have a conversation in the kitchen without shouting.
Cons:
DIY installation was extremely difficult for several reasons, even with three people.
First, the fans are placed further back than most range hoods so they obstruct the view of the back screw holes and give you very little room to drill and screw in. There is barely enough room to squeeze a medium-sized hand in the gap, let along a power drill. I used a 3" socket extension bar and a 7/64" hex shank drill bit to drill the pilot holes with a power drill while lying flat on my back. I then hand tightened the screws blindly for a few turns and finished off with a driver bit on a 3" extension on the power drill.
Second, the keyhole mounting holes are on the front left and the rear right of the hood, which means slipping the hood on the screws is more awkward than if both keyhole slots were in the rear or the front (albeit it's a more stable configuration).
Third, the kit does not come with the necessary wood screws or (optional) washers for installing under the cabinet. The kit came with drywall anchors and screws. I also wish the kit came with a mounting hole template.
Fourth, the protective film on the filters was incredible difficult to remove. Some film has remained around the latches, which I plan to address after I find a set of plastic tweezers and a spare hour to pick at them.
When I called Victory for installation tips, the representative was polite and friendly, and offered the names and phone #s of two nearby professional installers. However, they promised a technician would email me in an hour and I never received a response.