62–66-inch vs 68–72-inch ceiling fans
Standard (downrod) 68- to 72-inch fans post a median 266.0 CFM/W against 229.0 for 62- to 66-inch fans, 16% higher; on high speed the median draw is 35.4 W against 34.2 W. Of the 33 standard 62- to 66-inch fans, eight score above the 68- to 72-inch median. The top 62- to 66-inch fan, the Monte Carlo Loft 62 in at 327.0 CFM/W, would sit 17th of the 52 on the 68- to 72-inch list. Of the three brands with three or more standard fans at both spans, two post a higher median at 68–72 inches. The two groups differ most in outdoor-rated models: 52% of 62- to 66-inch listings and 24% of 68- to 72-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 | 62 to 66 in | 68 to 72 in |
|---|---|---|
| Listings | 33 | 58 |
| Standard fans | 33 | 51 |
| Median CFM/W, standard | 229.0 | 266.0 |
| Middle 80% CFM/W | 196–320 | 198–356 |
| Median W on high | 34.2 W | 35.4 W |
| Median W on low | 4.2 W | 4.1 W |
| Median standby | 1.4 W | 0.9 W |
| Hugger share | 0% | 2% |
| Light-kit share | 52% | 45% |
| Outdoor-rated share | 52% | 24% |
| Brands | 9 | 15 |
Brands at both spans
Median CFM/W of each brand's standard fans, for brands with three or more at both.
| Brand | 62 to 66 in | 68 to 72 in | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanimation | 298.0 3 fans | 318.0 6 fans | +7% |
| Modern Forms | 219.0 12 fans | 247.5 8 fans | +13% |
| Visual Comfort & Co. | 307.0 6 fans | 282.5 14 fans | −8% |
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 |
Top five at 68 to 72 in
| Fan | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta VCA728LED-HEBK top of group 72 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model VCA728LED-HEBK | 409.2 | 1 of 51 | +54% | 25.4 W | 2.7 W | 0.6 W |
| Home Decorators Collection Altura DC 68 in · indoor · model 68-ATRDC · listed as “68" Altura DC” | 407.0 | 2 of 51 | +53% | 37.1 W | 2.4 W | 0.4 W |
| Visual Comfort & Co. Kingston 72 LED 72 in · indoor · light kit · model 8KGR72******D, 8KGR72 | 385.0 | 3 of 51 | +45% | 27.8 W | 4.1 W | 1.2 W |
| Fanimation Wrap Custom 72 in 72 in · indoor · light kit · model MAD8531****** · listed as “WRAP CUSTOM” | 372.0 | 4 of 51 | +40% | 35.5 W | 2.3 W | 0.9 W |
| Home Decorators Collection Windward 68 in · indoor · light kit · model 68-WWD, 68002, 68004 +4 more · listed as “68" Windward” | 369.0 | 5 of 51 | +39% | 36.4 W | 3.4 W | 0.4 W |
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