Honeywell CL201AEW
#12 in Under 2,000 CFMFull review
A mid size indoor cooler for one dry climate room of about 280 sq ft, with a remote and a tank that lasts most of a day.
Amazon $229$229
The Honeywell CL201AEW is the better evaporative cooler overall, rated 2.4 to 2.2. The Honeywell CL201AEW leads on tank and features. The Newair NEC500WH00 costs $30.01 less ($198.99 vs $229).
Newair NEC500WH00
#13 in Under 2,000 CFMFull review
A small room cooler from an established appliance brand for a bedroom of about 250 sq ft in a dry climate.
Amazon $198.99$198.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Honeywell CL201AEW for tank (5.3 gal tank vs 1.8 gal tank) and features (rigid cooling pads, oscillation, remote vs rigid cooling pads, remote).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 2,000 CFM evaporative cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Honeywell CL201AEW | Newair NEC500WH00 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 26 $487.23 per 1,000 CFM ($229, 470 CFM) | 31 $423.38 per 1,000 CFM ($198.99, 470 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 11 470 CFM | 11 470 CFM |
| Tank 10% | 41 5.3 gal tank | 0 1.8 gal tank |
| Features 15% | 75 rigid cooling pads, oscillation, remote | 50 rigid cooling pads, remote |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Honeywell CL201AEW | Newair NEC500WH00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Airflow | 470 CFM | 470 CFM |
| Cooling area | 280 sq ft | 250 sq ft |
| Cooling pads | Rigid cellulose | Rigid cellulose |
| Tank | 5.3 gal | 1.8 gal |
| Hose hookup | - | No |
| Controls and build | ||
| Fan speeds | 3 | 3 |
| Oscillation | Yes | No |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Power draw | 250 W | 110 W |
| Weight | 23.4 lb | 17 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2019-04-11 |