VIVOSUN AeroZesh T6
#1 in 6 inFull review
A 6 in EC fan that moves about as much air as the CLOUDLINE S6 on half the rated power, for less money. The rated noise is higher.
Amazon $89.99$89.99
6 in408 CFM11.7 CFM/W32 dBA
An inline duct fan sits in the middle of a round duct and pulls air through it. Grow tents use one to exhaust heat and humidity through a carbon filter; homes use one to vent a bathroom, a laundry or a basement, or to push heated or cooled air down a long run to a far room. These rankings cover complete round-duct fans from 4 to 12 in, from AC Infinity, VIVOSUN, Spider Farmer, Hon&Guan, VEVOR, TerraBloom, Fantech and Can-Fan. Fan and filter kits, register boosters, wall and shutter fans and bathroom ceiling fans are left out.
Duct size is the first choice. Match the fan to the duct and filter you already have: 4 in for a small tent or a single bathroom, 6 in for a 4x4 or 5x5 tent with a carbon filter, and 8 in and up for big tents, grow rooms and long runs. Each fan here is ranked against others of the same duct size.
Airflow under load is the second. The CFM on the box is free air with nothing attached. A carbon filter, bends and a long duct run cut that a lot, and a fan with higher static pressure loses less. Few makers publish static pressure, so it is shown where available and not scored. Buy some headroom: a fan you can run at half speed is quieter and lasts longer.
Motor is the third. An EC motor runs cooler, draws less power and stays quiet at low speed, which is why most grow fans now use one. AC-motor fans cost less up front but draw more for the same air.
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VIVOSUN R6 6 in Inline Fan
#3 in 6 inFull review
A low-cost 6 in fan for bathroom, basement or tent exhaust when running cost and filter performance matter less than price.
Amazon $63.99$63.99
6 in390 CFM34 dBA
VIVOSUN AeroZesh T4
#1 in 4 inFull review
A very efficient 4 in EC fan with a 10-speed controller and on/off cycle modes, at a lower price than the CLOUDLINE S4.
Amazon $71.99$71.99
4 in210 CFM10.5 CFM/W28 dBA
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4 in
7 rankedFans for 4 in duct, for small grow tents, closets, AV cabinets and bathroom exhaust.
Top rated: VIVOSUN AeroZesh T4 $71.99
6 in
9 rankedFans for 6 in duct, the usual size for a 4x4 or 5x5 grow tent with a carbon filter.
Top rated: VIVOSUN AeroZesh T6 $89.99
8 in and up
9 rankedFans for 8, 10 and 12 in duct, for large tents, grow rooms and long duct runs.
Top rated: VIVOSUN AeroZesh T8 $119.99
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Best 4 Inch Inline Duct Fans
- VIVOSUN AeroZesh T4#1 of 7Full review
A very efficient 4 in EC fan with a 10-speed controller and on/off cycle modes, at a lower price than the CLOUDLINE S4.
Amazon $71.99$71.994 in210 CFM10.5 CFM/W28 dBA - AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S4#2 of 7Full review
A quiet, efficient 4 in fan for small grow tents, closets and AV cabinets. The S line adds a longer cord and more airflow than the cheaper A4.
Amazon $89.99$89.994 in226 CFM8.1 CFM/W26 dBA - AC Infinity CLOUDLINE T4#3 of 7Full review
The S4 fan paired with a temperature and humidity controller and WiFi app. For a small grow tent that should run itself.
Amazon $119$1194 in226 CFM8.1 CFM/W26 dBA - Spider Farmer 4 in Inline Fan#4 of 7Full review
A quiet, efficient 4 in EC fan for small grow tents, priced below the CLOUDLINE S4.
Amazon $79.99$79.994 in205 CFM7.6 CFM/W26.8 dBA - Hon&Guan PRO 4 in Inline Fan#5 of 7Full review
A low-cost 4 in EC fan with strong rated airflow. Its power draw is not published, which keeps it below documented rivals.
Amazon $63.99$63.994 in212 CFM-28 dBA
Best 6 Inch Inline Duct Fans
- VIVOSUN AeroZesh T6#1 of 9Full review
A 6 in EC fan that moves about as much air as the CLOUDLINE S6 on half the rated power, for less money. The rated noise is higher.
Amazon $89.99$89.996 in408 CFM11.7 CFM/W32 dBA - AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S6#2 of 9Full review
The usual pick for a 4x4 or 5x5 grow tent with a carbon filter: plenty of airflow, high static pressure and quiet running.
Amazon $99$996 in425 CFM6.1 CFM/W30 dBA - VIVOSUN R6 6 in Inline Fan#3 of 9Full review
A low-cost 6 in fan for bathroom, basement or tent exhaust when running cost and filter performance matter less than price.
Amazon $63.99$63.996 in390 CFM-34 dBA - Hon&Guan PRO 6 in Inline Fan#4 of 9Full review
A low-cost 6 in EC fan with strong rated airflow. Its power draw is not published, which keeps it below documented rivals.
Amazon $76.99$76.996 in405 CFM-32 dBA - Hon&Guan 6 in EC Inline Fan HI-150EC#5 of 9Full review
A high-output 6 in fan for long duct runs or a big filter where noise is not a concern.
Amazon $99.99$99.996 in469 CFM6.1 CFM/W55 dBA
Best 8 to 12 Inch Inline Duct Fans
- VIVOSUN AeroZesh T8#1 of 9Full review
A strong 8 in EC fan for large tents at a mid-range price, with excellent rated airflow per watt.
Amazon $119.99$119.998 in832 CFM11.1 CFM/W45 dBA - VEVOR 8 in EC Inline Fan HF-200PE#2 of 9Full review
A cheap 8 in EC fan with a full-featured controller. Its power draw and full-speed noise are not published.
Amazon $94.90$94.908 in807 CFM-- - Hon&Guan PRO 8 in Inline Fan#3 of 9Full 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$99.998 in830 CFM-42 dBA - TerraBloom 8 in Inline Fan TB-MFIF-8#4 of 9Full review
A low-cost 8 in fan for a large tent or attic. Its power draw and noise are not published.
Amazon $89.99$89.998 in735 CFM-- - Hon&Guan 8 in EC Inline Fan HI-200EC#5 of 9Full review
An efficient 8 in fan for a garage, shop or grow room where it can run out of earshot.
Amazon $119.99$119.998 in760 CFM6.9 CFM/W73 dBA
How We Rank
Each fan is ranked against others of the same duct size, and scored on its price per 100 CFM, its rated airflow per watt, its airflow for the duct size, its rated noise, the controller it comes with and its warranty.
| Factor | Measures | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Value | price per 100 CFM of rated airflow | 25% |
| Efficiency | rated airflow per watt at full speed | 25% |
| Airflow | rated airflow against others of the same duct size | 15% |
| Noise | rated noise at full speed | 15% |
| Controls | included speed controller, automatic control, app and timer | 10% |
| Warranty | warranty length | 10% |
How we rank explains each factor in full.