Honeywell Bonterra 52-inch
Score: 85/100
Harbor Breeze Merrimack II 52-inch
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Honeywell Bonterra is a 52-inch indoor LED ceiling fan featuring a rustic farmhouse design with reversible blades and a quiet, reversible motor. It offers versatile tri-mount installation, full remote control functionality, and integrated dimmable LED lighting suitable for rooms up to 400 square feet. While the light output may be insufficient for task lighting, it balances style with practical functionality.
The Harbor Breeze Merrimack II is a 52-inch indoor/outdoor ceiling fan with a rustic matte bronze finish and seeded glass light kit, offering strong airflow and reversible blades. Its main drawbacks are the lack of remote control and potential balancing issues. It is best suited for users seeking a budget-friendly, rustic-style fan for covered patios or bedrooms.
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52 inchesbest | 52 inchesbest | |
4,666 CFMbest | 4,666 CFMbest | |
1,350 lumensbest | — | |
2,700 Kbest | — | |
3 count | 4 countbest | |
4 inchesbest | — | |
13.5 wattsbest | — | |
12 degreesbest | — |
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Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | remote | Pull Chain |
Lighting(4) | ||
Light Output (Lumens) (lumens) | 1350 lumens | null lumens |
Color Temperature (K) | 2700 K | null K |
Dimmable | true | null |
Light Wattage (watts) | 13.5 watts | null watts |
Installation(2) | ||
Mount Type | tri-mount | Downrod |
Downrod Length (inches) | 4 inches | null inches |
Performance(3) | ||
Motor Type | reversible | AC |
Fan Speeds (count) | 3 count | 4 count |
Blade Pitch (degrees) | 12 degrees | null degrees |
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Professional reviewers praise the Honeywell Bonterra for its solid air delivery, quiet operation, and distinctive rustic aesthetic featuring seeded glass and reversible blades.
Everyday users commonly praise the fan for its super quiet operation and convenience of the remote control, but recurring complaints include the dimness of the integrated LED lights and initial wobbling.
“Super quiet on all speeds-perfect for bedrooms”
“Love the remote and reversible blades; flipped to ebony for winter warmth.”
“Light too dim (450 lumens feels like nightlight); swapped bulbs.”
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the fan's aesthetic appeal, particularly the bubbled seeded glass shade and lantern-inspired design. Retailers emphasize its suitability for rustic or farmhouse decor in bedrooms and covered outdoor areas, praising the reversible barnwood-style blades and bronze finish.
Consumer feedback is sparse but indicates satisfaction with the airflow strength and included lighting features. Recurring themes involve manual control limitations due to the absence of a remote and potential balancing issues that require user intervention via blade swaps or tightening screws.
