Honeywell Carmel 48-inch
Score: 85/100
Honeywell Bonterra 52-inch
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Honeywell Carmel is a 48-inch indoor ceiling fan featuring a reversible 3-speed motor and integrated dimmable LED lighting. Designed for medium to large rooms up to 400 square feet, it offers versatile styling with dual-finish blades and remote control convenience. The fan is ideal for homeowners seeking affordable, stylish cooling with integrated lighting for bedrooms, living rooms, and offices.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
48 inches | 52 inchesbest | |
4,177 CFM | 4,666 CFMbest | |
800 lumens | 1,350 lumensbest | |
3,000 Kbest | 2,700 K | |
3 countbest | 3 countbest | |
4 inchesbest | 4 inchesbest | |
8.5 watts | 13.5 wattsbest | |
— | 12 degreesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Dimensions(1) | ||
Fan Diameter (inches) | 48 inches | 52 inches |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Remote Control | remote |
Lighting(3) | ||
Light Output (Lumens) (lumens) | 800 lumens | 1350 lumens |
Color Temperature (K) | 3000 K | 2700 K |
Light Wattage (watts) | 8.5 watts | 13.5 watts |
Installation(1) | ||
Mount Type | Dual Mount | tri-mount |
Performance(4) | ||
Airflow (CFM) (CFM) | 4177 CFM | 4666 CFM |
Noise Level (dB) | null dB | low dB |
Motor Type | Reversible | reversible |
Blade Pitch (degrees) | null degrees | 12 degrees |
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Professional reviewers highlight the fan's quiet, high-performance motor and versatile design suitable for medium to large rooms. Editors praise the remote control ease, energy savings from LEDs, and strong airflow performance. The product is positioned as a reliable option for contemporary indoor use with year-round utility.
Everyday users generally praise the fan's quiet operation, remote convenience, and effective cooling power in living rooms and bedrooms. Common positive themes include easy setup, stylish appearance, and the ability to adjust light dimming levels. The reversible motor is also noted for aiding winter comfort.
“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 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.
