68–72-inch vs 84-inch ceiling fans
Standard (downrod) 84-inch fans post a median 293.1 CFM/W against 266.0 for 68- to 72-inch fans, 10% higher; on high speed the median draw is 42.7 W against 35.4 W. Of the 51 standard 68- to 72-inch fans, 18 score above the 84-inch median. The top 68- to 72-inch fan, the Delta VCA728LED-HEBK at 409.2 CFM/W, would sit third of the 16 on the 84-inch list. Of the two brands with three or more standard fans at both spans, two post a higher median at 84 inches. The two groups differ most in light-kit models: 45% of 68- to 72-inch listings and 30% of 84-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 | 68 to 72 in | 84 in |
|---|---|---|
| Listings | 58 | 23 |
| Standard fans | 51 | 15 |
| Median CFM/W, standard | 266.0 | 293.1 |
| Middle 80% CFM/W | 198–356 | 224–412 |
| Median W on high | 35.4 W | 42.7 W |
| Median W on low | 4.1 W | 5.8 W |
| Median standby | 0.9 W | 1.1 W |
| Hugger share | 2% | 0% |
| Light-kit share | 45% | 30% |
| Outdoor-rated share | 24% | 30% |
| Brands | 15 | 8 |
Brands at both spans
Median CFM/W of each brand's standard fans, for brands with three or more at both.
| Brand | 68 to 72 in | 84 in | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanimation | 318.0 6 fans | 388.5 4 fans | +22% |
| Hunter | 201.0 9 fans | 226.0 3 fans | +12% |
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 |
Top five at 84 in
| Fan | CFM/W | Rank in group | vs median | High | Low | Standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Breeze Cando 84 in top of group 84 in · outdoor-rated · model 5508794 · listed as “84" Cando Ceiling Fan” | 422.2 | 1 of 15 | +44% | 30.6 W | 6.0 W | 0.5 W |
| Fanimation Wrap Custom 84 in 84 in · indoor · light kit · model MAD8531****** · listed as “WRAP CUSTOM” | 420.0 | 2 of 15 | +43% | 36.4 W | 3.3 W | 0.9 W |
| Fanimation Odyn 84 FPD8159 #2368689 84 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model FPD8159* · listed as “ODYN 84” | 399.0 | 3 of 15 | +36% | 35.2 W | 4.4 W | 1.7 W |
| Fanimation Triaire Custom 84 in · outdoor-rated · light kit · model MAD8515* | 378.0 | 4 of 15 | +29% | 32.3 W | 2.3 W | 0.9 W |
| Visual Comfort & Co. Aspen 84 (with light) 84 in · indoor · light kit · model 5ASPR84D, 5ASPR84*D · listed as “ASPEN 84” | 358.0 | 5 of 15 | +22% | 25.3 W | 8.5 W | 1.6 W |
All 68 to 72 in fansAll 84 in fans62–66 vs 68–72 inDoes span change CFM/W?