Hon&Guan PRO 8 in Inline Fan
#3 in 8 in and upFull review
A low-cost 8 in EC fan with strong rated airflow. Its power draw is not published, which keeps it below documented rivals.
Amazon $99.99$99.99
The Hon&Guan PRO 8 in Inline Fan is the better inline duct fan overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Hon&Guan PRO 8 in Inline Fan leads on noise, value and airflow. The Hon&Guan PRO 8 in Inline Fan costs $20 less ($99.99 vs $119.99).
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Hon&Guan 8 in EC Inline Fan HI-200EC
#5 in 8 in and upFull review
An efficient 8 in fan for a garage, shop or grow room where it can run out of earshot.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hon&Guan PRO 8 in Inline Fan for noise (42 dBA at full speed vs 73 dBA at full speed), value ($12.05 per 100 CFM ($99.99, 830 CFM) vs $15.79 per 100 CFM ($119.99, 760 CFM)) and airflow (830 CFM through 8 in duct vs 760 CFM through 8 in duct).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 8 in and up inline duct fan; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hon&Guan PRO 8 in Inline Fan | Hon&Guan 8 in EC Inline Fan HI-200EC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 83 $12.05 per 100 CFM ($99.99, 830 CFM) | 58 $15.79 per 100 CFM ($119.99, 760 CFM) |
| Efficiency 25% | 0 power draw not published, scored as the lowest | 43 6.9 CFM per watt (760 CFM, 110 W) |
| Airflow 15% | 82 830 CFM through 8 in duct | 65 760 CFM through 8 in duct |
| Noise 15% | 51 42 dBA at full speed | 0 73 dBA at full speed |
| Controls 10% | 40 speed controller included | 40 speed controller included |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hon&Guan PRO 8 in Inline Fan | Hon&Guan 8 in EC Inline Fan HI-200EC | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Duct size | 8 in | 8 in |
| Rated airflow | 830 CFM | 760 CFM |
| Power at full speed | - | 110 W |
| Power figure | - | Rated power |
| Airflow per watt | - | 6.9 CFM/W |
| Price per 100 CFM | $12.05 | $15.79 |
| Noise at full speed | 42 dBA | 73 dBA |
| Top speed | - | 3,500 RPM |
| Controls | ||
| Motor | EC | EC |
| Controller | Stepless speed controller | Variable speed controller |
| Speeds | Stepless | Stepless |
| Temperature and humidity control | No | No |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Timer or cycle modes | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Housing | Metal | Plastic |
| Ingress rating | IP42 | IP44 |
| Voltage | - | 100-240 V |