Hunter Builder Plus 52-inch
Score: 78/100
Honeywell Bonterra 52-inch
Score: 85/100Rankings
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 Hunter Builder Plus 53238 is a 52-inch indoor ceiling fan with a traditional New Bronze finish, designed for large rooms up to 400 square feet. It features a high-efficiency WhisperWind motor and integrated LED lighting controlled by a pull chain. While it offers excellent value and quiet performance, the lack of remote control and dimmable lighting are notable trade-offs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
52 inchesbest | 52 inchesbest | |
2,716 CFM | 4,666 CFMbest | |
1,200 lumens | 1,350 lumensbest | |
— | 2,700 Kbest | |
3 countbest | 3 countbest | |
138.3 CFM/Wbest | — | |
3 inches | 4 inchesbest | |
7 watts | 13.5 wattsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Pull Chain | remote |
Lighting(4) | ||
Light Output (Lumens) (lumens) | 1200 lumens | 1350 lumens |
Color Temperature (K) | N/A K | 2700 K |
Dimmable | false | true |
Light Wattage (watts) | 7 watts | 13.5 watts |
Installation(2) | ||
Mount Type | Standard | tri-mount |
Downrod Length (inches) | 3 inches | 4 inches |
Performance(4) | ||
Airflow (CFM) (CFM) | 2716 CFM | 4666 CFM |
Noise Level (dB) | Quiet dB | low dB |
Motor Type | AC | reversible |
Blade Pitch (degrees) | 13 degrees | 12 degrees |
Sources lack dedicated expert reviews for this exact model, but product listings emphasize reliable performance and quiet operation.
Direct user reviews are not available, but inferences suggest users likely praise the quietness and strong airflow, while potentially complaining about the lack of remote control.
“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.
