MULE Swag Plug-in Ceiling Fan vs YXSC 20" Caged Ceiling Fan with Light

The MULE is the safer pick for a patio or pergola that gets rained on: it is fully wet-rated, comes with an 8-inch downrod and a pull chain as a backup to the remote. The YXSC adds a dimmable 18W LED light with three color temperatures and six speeds, but its IP44 damp rating means it should stay under cover. Both are 20-inch plug-in fans with DC-style efficiency; the MULE leans on outdoor durability, the YXSC on lighting and speed control.

• Choose the MULE if the fan will hang where rain and sprinklers hit it directly, or if you want a pull chain that works when the remote is lost.
• Choose the YXSC if you want a built-in dimmable light and finer speed control under a covered porch, gazebo or indoor room.