A quiet, efficient 4 in EC fan for small grow tents, priced below the CLOUDLINE S4.
Amazon $79.99
The budget member of the CLOUDLINE 4 in range, with the same controller and build but less airflow than the S4. Worth it for its higher static pressure behind a small carbon filter.
- 165 CFMAirflow
- 35 WPower
- 29 dBANoise
- ECMotor
Price checked November 8, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Ten-speed controller included, and it plugs into AC Infinity’s smart controllers later
- Among the quietest fans of its size at full speed (29 dBA rated)
- Draws more power per CFM than the most efficient fans its size
The AC Infinity CLOUDLINE A family
Every AC Infinity CLOUDLINE A model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own duct size.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Infinity CLOUDLINE A4 (this one) | 165 CFM | 2.8/5 | $79.99 |
| AC Infinity CLOUDLINE A6 | 352 CFM | 3.0/5 | $89.99 |
| AC Infinity CLOUDLINE A8 | 724 CFM | 2.7/5 | $139 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its duct size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | AI-CLA4 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Duct size | 4 in |
| Rated airflow | 165 CFM |
| Static pressure (not scored) | 324 Pa |
| Power at full speed | 35 W |
| Power figure | Max power draw |
| Average power (not scored) | 18 W |
| Airflow per watt | 4.7 CFM/W |
| Price per 100 CFM | $48.48 |
| Noise at full speed | 29 dBA |
| Top speed | 2,800 RPM |
| Controls | |
| Motor | EC |
| Controller | 10-speed controller |
| Speeds | 10 |
| Temperature and humidity control | No |
| Phone app | No |
| Timer or cycle modes | No |
| Build | |
| Housing | Plastic |
| Ingress rating | IP44 |
| Voltage | 100-240 V |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this duct size
A low-cost 4 in EC fan with strong rated airflow. Its power draw is not published, which keeps it below documented rivals.
Amazon $63.99A very quiet 4 in fan for a bedroom closet or a small tent where noise matters more than airflow.
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