MULE Swag Plug-in Ceiling Fan vs Amico 20-in Plug-In Hanging Ceiling Fan

Both are 20-inch plug-in ceiling fans aimed at patios and pergolas without wiring. The MULE is the safer outdoor pick: it is fully wet-rated, uses a 3-speed DC motor rated at 3005 CFM, and includes an 8-inch downrod and pull chain. The Amico adds a light and a remote, but its listed specs are thin and it is not described as wet-rated, so treat it as a covered-porch fan. Buy the MULE for open exposure; buy the Amico if you want a built-in light and the fan stays dry.

• Choose the MULE Swag if the fan will hang in open rain or full sun and you want a wet-rated DC motor with a pull chain backup.
• Choose the Amico if you need a light on the fan and it will hang under a roof where it never gets wet.