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Minka-Aire Bridge 60" LED Smart Ceiling Fan (F668L) vs Big Ass Fans Haiku L 52"
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Ceiling Fans: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Minka-Aire Bridge is the smart-money choice: big, quiet DC airflow, a dimmable light and genuine app-plus-voice control at a sane premium price. The Big Ass Fans Haiku L edges it on outright performance and silence, but only makes sense if a flagship budget is on the table.
Minka-Aire Bridge 60" LED Smart Ceiling Fan (F668L)
Buy itA sculptural three-blade DC fan that moves serious air quietly and folds into your smart home without drama.
- Big 60-inch span gives strong, even coverage in medium-to-large rooms
- Quiet DC motor with multiple speeds and instant reverse for winter
- WiFi app and voice control plus a handheld remote in the box
- Dimmable integrated LED and a timeless wood-blade look
- Premium price for a single fan
- Owners note the app pairing can take a couple of tries to settle
- Integrated light is pleasant but not the brightest for very large rooms
Big Ass Fans Haiku L 52"
Buy itThe performance benchmark: very quiet, well balanced and efficient, if your budget can stretch to flagship.
- Efficient brushless DC motor that the maker rates under 35 dBA at maximum speed
- Among the quietest fans owners report, even at higher speeds
- Built-in temperature and motion sensors with auto mode, plus app and voice control
- Balanced and tested before shipping, with the maker describing it as zero wobble
- Flagship pricing that is hard to justify for a secondary bedroom
- Independent testing and owners occasionally flag finicky firmware or app updates
- The maker sells it with an integrated LED kit, and the Wi-Fi module for app control is optional
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Minka-Aire Bridge 60" LED Smart Ceiling Fan (F668L) Our pick | Big Ass Fans Haiku L 52" | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Medium-to-large living rooms and bedrooms that want a quiet, handsome smart fan that just works. | Buyers who want the best-performing, quietest smart fan available and will pay for it. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$$ · flagship |
| Motor type | DC (efficient, quiet) | DC (efficient, quiet) |
| Airflow / room size | Strong - 60" for large rooms | Strong - high efficiency at 52" |
| Noise (owner reports) | Very quiet | Among the quietest |
| Smart control | WiFi app + voice + remote | App + sensors + voice + remote |
| Light | Dimmable integrated LED | Integrated dimmable LED |
| Ceiling fit / mount | Downrod - standard & high | Downrod - standard & high |
| Best environment | Indoor living & bedrooms | Indoor, performance-first |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Minka-Aire Bridge 60" LED Smart Ceiling Fan (F668L) if
medium-to-large living rooms and bedrooms that want a quiet, handsome smart fan that just works.
Know before buying: premium price for a single fan.
Pick the Big Ass Fans Haiku L 52" if
buyers who want the best-performing, quietest smart fan available and will pay for it.
Know before buying: flagship pricing that is hard to justify for a secondary bedroom.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Minka-Aire Bridge 60" LED Smart Ceiling Fan (F668L) - A sculptural three-blade DC fan that moves serious air quietly and folds into your smart home without drama. Choose the Big Ass Fans Haiku L 52" instead if buyers who want the best-performing, quietest smart fan available and will pay for it.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Ceiling Fans: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).