Natural Light SAF48G Solar Gable Fan
#3 in Gable mountFull review
For a larger gable vented attic where the owner wants a big panel and a lifetime warranty. Night running needs a hybrid fan instead.
Amazon $703.70$703.70
The Natural Light SAF48G Solar Gable Fan rates 3.6 among gable mount solar attic fans; the HGinline 40W Solar Attic Fan rates 3.4 among roof mount ones. The HGinline 40W Solar Attic Fan costs $403.71 less ($299.99 vs $703.70).
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HGinline 40W Solar Attic Fan
#8 in Roof mountFull review
A flexible hybrid fan with speed control for a buyer who wants night running on a budget. The lack of a stated warranty is the main risk.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different mount classes (gable mount and roof mount), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own mount peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Natural Light SAF48G Solar Gable Fan | HGinline 40W Solar Attic Fan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 26 $0.37 per CFM ($703.70, 1,881 CFM) | 71 $0.17 per CFM ($299.99, 1,800 CFM credited of 2,000 claimed (45 per panel watt)) |
| Airflow 15% | 67 1,881 CFM | 63 1,800 CFM credited of 2,000 claimed (45 per panel watt) |
| Panel 20% | 76 48 W panel | 60 40 W panel |
| Features 15% | 30 separate or tilting panel | 100 thermostat, AC backup, separate or tilting panel |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Natural Light SAF48G Solar Gable Fan | HGinline 40W Solar Attic Fan | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Mount | Gable | Roof |
| Airflow | 1,881 CFM | 2,000 CFM |
| Attic area | 2,825 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft |
| Fan | - | 12 in |
| Motor | DC | brushless DC |
| Power | ||
| Panel | 48 W | 40 W |
| Separate or tilting panel | Yes | Yes |
| Thermostat | No | Yes |
| AC backup | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 26.5 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |