60-inch vs 62–66-inch ceiling fans
Standard (downrod) 62- to 66-inch fans post a median 229.0 CFM/W against 229.0 for 60-inch fans, 0% lower; on high speed the median draw is 34.2 W against 32.2 W. Of the 119 standard 60-inch fans, 58 score above the 62- to 66-inch median. The top 60-inch fan, the Aeratron AE+2WI60 at 483.0 CFM/W, would sit first of the 34 on the 62- to 66-inch list. Of the five brands with three or more standard fans at both spans, four post a higher median at 62–66 inches. The two groups differ most in outdoor-rated models: 17% of 60-inch listings and 52% of 62- to 66-inch listings.
CFM/W of standard fans, both spans
Bar: middle 80% of standard (downrod) fans at each span. Dot: median.
Side by side
Watts are medians of standard fans; shares count every listing at the span.
| Measure | 60 in | 62 to 66 in |
|---|---|---|
| Listings | 139 | 33 |
| Standard fans | 119 | 33 |
| Median CFM/W, standard | 229.0 | 229.0 |
| Middle 80% CFM/W | 174–313 | 196–320 |
| Median W on high | 32.2 W | 34.2 W |
| Median W on low | 3.1 W | 4.2 W |
| Median standby | 0.9 W | 1.4 W |
| Hugger share | 4% | 0% |
| Light-kit share | 37% | 52% |
| Outdoor-rated share | 17% | 52% |
| Brands | 21 | 9 |
Brands at both spans
Median CFM/W of each brand's standard fans, for brands with three or more at both.
| Brand | 60 in | 62 to 66 in | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanimation | 220.9 5 fans | 298.0 3 fans | +35% |
| Minka Aire | 208.5 10 fans | 205.0 3 fans | −2% |
| Modern Forms | 204.7 7 fans | 219.0 12 fans | +7% |
| Visual Comfort & Co. | 231.0 29 fans | 307.0 6 fans | +33% |
| WAC Lighting | 207.2 7 fans | 265.4 4 fans | +28% |
Top five at 60 in
| Fan | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeratron AE+2WI60 top of group 60 in · indoor · model AE+2WI60*** | 483.0 | 1 of 119 | +111% | 16.2 W | 2.9 W | 0.5 W |
| Aeratron AE+2WI60L top of group 60 in · indoor · light kit · model AE+2WI60L*** | 483.0 | 1 of 119 | +111% | 16.2 W | 2.9 W | 0.5 W |
| Hunter Wrenley 60 in · indoor · model 53606, 53629, 53627 +1 more · listed as “60" Wrenley” | 413.5 | 3 of 119 | +81% | 14.3 W | 1.0 W | 0.4 W |
| Aeratron AE+3WI60 60 in · indoor · model AE+3WI60*** | 392.0 | 4 of 119 | +71% | 22.2 W | 3.0 W | 0.5 W |
| Aeratron AE+3WI60L 60 in · indoor · light kit · model AE+3WI60L*** | 392.0 | 4 of 119 | +71% | 22.2 W | 3.0 W | 0.5 W |
Top five at 62 to 66 in
| Fan | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo Loft 62 in top of group 62 in · indoor · light kit · model 6LFR62*, 6LFR62MBKD, 6LFR62RZWD +1 more · listed as “62" Loft” | 327.0 | 1 of 33 | +43% | 22.4 W | 3.6 W | 0.9 W |
| Visual Comfort & Co. Loft 62 LED top of group 62 in · indoor · light kit · model 6LFR62*** | 327.0 | 1 of 33 | +43% | 22.4 W | 3.6 W | 0.9 W |
| Visual Comfort & Co. Peel Smart 66 LED 66 in · indoor · model 3PESM66XXXD, 3PESM66***D | 321.1 | 3 of 33 | +40% | 22.4 W | 4.1 W | 1.4 W |
| WAC Lighting Mocha XL (with light) 66 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model F-064L · listed as “Mocha XL” | 320.0 | 4 of 33 | +40% | 34.5 W | 4.2 W | 1.4 W |
| WAC Lighting Mocha XL (fan only) 66 in · outdoor-rated · model F-064 · listed as “Mocha XL” | 320.0 | 4 of 33 | +40% | 34.5 W | 4.2 W | 1.4 W |
All 60 in fansAll 62 to 66 in fans52 vs 60 in62–66 vs 68–72 inDoes span change CFM/W?