Big Ass Fans Haiku L White
Score: 92/100
Minka-Aire Sleek
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Big Ass Fans Haiku is a premium smart indoor ceiling fan featuring aircraft-grade aluminum or Moso bamboo blades and a whisper-quiet direct-drive permanent-magnet DC motor. It utilizes SenseME technology with built-in sensors for temperature, humidity, and motion to automatically adjust speed for optimal comfort and efficiency. Best suited for tech-savvy homeowners in modern homes with 225-400+ square foot rooms and high ceilings between 9-18 feet.
The Minka-Aire Sleek is a 60-inch contemporary ceiling fan featuring a DC motor for exceptional energy efficiency and high airflow up to 6006 CFM. It includes smart Wi-Fi connectivity for voice assistant integration and a 6-speed remote. Ideal for large rooms needing efficient cooling and modern smart home features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
52 inches | 60 inchesbest | |
5,629 CFM | 6,006 CFMbest | |
2,000 lumensbest | 1,544 lumens | |
— | 3,000 Kbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 35 dBbest | — |
7 countbest | 6 count | |
358.55 CFM/Wbest | 191.15 CFM/W | |
5 inches | 6 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions(1) | ||
Fan Diameter (inches) | 52 inches | 60 inches |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Smart Remote/App/Voice | Remote |
Lighting(1) | ||
Light Output (Lumens) (lumens) | 2000 lumens | 1544 lumens |
Installation(2) | ||
Mount Type | Universal | Standard |
Downrod Length (inches) | 5 inches | 6 inches |
Performance(5) | ||
Airflow (CFM) (CFM) | 5629 CFM | 6006 CFM |
Motor Type | Brushless DC | DC |
Fan Speeds (count) | 7 count | 6 count |
Airflow Efficiency (CFM/W) | 358.55 CFM/W | 191.15 CFM/W |
Blade Pitch (degrees) | N/A degrees | 14 degrees |
Professional reviewers and editors highly praise the Haiku for its engineering excellence, specifically highlighting the whisper-quiet motor, high-output LED options, and the SenseME automation system that optimizes heating and cooling efficiency. Experts note its superior airflow and wattage ratios, describing it as a fan-favorite upgrade that offers brighter LEDs and advanced remote controls compared to standard models.
Everyday consumers commonly praise the fan for its silent operation, easy app setup for scheduling, and noticeable cooling performance in large rooms. Users appreciate the energy savings and smart integration with thermostats and Alexa. However, recurring complaints include occasional app connectivity issues on older devices, a steep learning curve for configuring modes, and the need for downrod adjustments to achieve optimal height.
“inaudible at max speed”
“easy app setup for scheduling/Whoosh mode”
“noticeable cooling in large rooms”
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