Minka-Aire Simple 52 inch LED Ceiling Fan (F787L) review

The Minka-Aire Simple 52 inch LED ranks first because it pairs a DC motor and a wet location rating with a mid-range list price. Minka lists the F787L at $599.00 and the version without a light at $459.00. Its spec table shows 6,231 CFM on high at 21.71 watts, or 287 CFM per watt, and 2,009 CFM on low at 4.98 watts, which is the best efficiency we found among the fans with published figures. The integrated 20 watt LED is dimmable, a handheld remote controls speed and reverse, and a 6 inch downrod comes in the box. The wet rating means the same fan works in a bedroom or on an uncovered porch. Trade-offs: the blades are ABS, components carry a 3 year warranty against lifetime coverage on the motor, and Minka sells through dealers, with its own page showing a notify button rather than a cart. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run airflow tests.

Who it is for

bedrooms, living rooms and open patios

Price

$599.00 list price on Minka's US site as of November 2026; $459.00 without the light.

52" 3-Blade LED Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan - Flat White with Etched Lens Available Finish: Flat White $599.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• DC motor with 6,231 CFM on high at 21.71 watts
• Rated for wet locations
• Integrated 20 watt dimmable LED with etched lens
• Handheld remote with reversible rotation
• 6 inch downrod included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 287 CFM per watt on high, per Minka's spec table
• Strength: Lifetime warranty on the fan motor
• Strength: Same design comes in 44 inch ($439.00) and 65 inch ($514.00) versions without the light
• Weakness: Components are covered for 3 years only
• Weakness: ABS blades rather than wood
• Weakness: Minka recommends professional installation

Key facts

• Price: $599.00
• Blade span: 52 inches
• Airflow (high): 6,231 CFM at 21.71 W
• Motor: DC
• Location rating: Wet

Where it ranks

Minka-Aire Simple 52 inch LED Ceiling Fan (F787L) is No. 1 in our Best Ceiling Fans verdict.