Hunter Newsome 42-inch
Score: 85/100
Prominence Home Whitley
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Hunter 51082 Newsome is a 42-inch low-profile indoor ceiling fan featuring a Premier Bronze finish and WhisperWind reversible motor. It provides quiet airflow up to 2697 CFM and integrated dimmable LED lighting, making it ideal for small rooms with low ceilings. While it lacks remote control functionality, its energy efficiency and brand reliability make it a solid choice for dry indoor spaces.
The Prominence Home Whitley is a 42-inch traditional flush-mount fan designed for small rooms, featuring reversible metal blades and a frosted glass light kit with three included bulbs. Its main limitation is the lower airflow capacity, making it unsuitable for larger spaces. It is best suited for users with low ceilings in small rooms like bedrooms or offices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,697 CFMbest | 2,477 CFM | |
42 inchesbest | 42 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.29 inches | 13.8 inchesbest |
1,600 lumensbest | 600 lumens | |
3best | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 47 watts | 26 wattsbest |
12.5 degreesbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Control Method | pull_chain | Pull Chain |
Lighting(1) | ||
Light Lumens (lumens) | 1600 lumens | 600 lumens |
Performance(2) | ||
Airflow (CFM) | 2697 CFM | 2477 CFM |
Motor Type | ac | Reversible |
Features(1) | ||
Indoor/Outdoor Rating | indoor | Indoor |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (watts) | 47 watts | 26 watts |
Design & Dimensions(4) | ||
Height (inches) | 14.29 inches | 13.8 inches |
Blade Material | mdf | Metal |
Blade Pitch (degrees) | 12.5 degrees | degrees |
Mount Type | low_profile | Flush Mount |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | lifetime_motor_1_year_parts years | Lifetime years |
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Professional sources and editors praise the Hunter Newsome for its casual charm, whisper-quiet performance, and suitability for low ceilings. The 3-speed motor is noted for delivering superior performance without noise, while the light kit provides ideal ambiance.
Everyday consumers commonly praise the easy installation, quiet motor, and stylish low-profile design for bedrooms and small living rooms. Recurring themes include reliable daily lighting and good air circulation. However, complaints focus on the basic pull chain controls lacking a remote, occasional wobbling if not balanced perfectly, and the light kit not being bright enough for larger rooms.
“reliable daily lighting”
“superior performance”
“Peaceful environment”
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the fan's efficiency for small spaces and its timeless satin nickel design, praising its quiet performance and energy efficiency.
Everyday users give high praise to the product, noting its quiet operation and the versatility of the reversible blades, though some imply minor frustrations with assembly.
