Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Hunter Low Profile IV and Hunter Symphony Smart score essentially the same (4.6 vs 4.6). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.
The Low Profile IV is the low-ceiling pick — Hunter's flush-mount that fits 8-ft ceilings where standard fans hang too low.
The Symphony Smart is the budget Matter pick — Hunter's smart ceiling fan with Matter support at half the Haiku L price.
Best for 8-ft ceilings. Cheapest pick. No smart.
Budget Matter pick. DC motor. Cheaper than Haiku L.
| Spec | Hunter Low Profile IV | Hunter Symphony Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 42" | 54" |
| Mount | Flush | — |
| Motor | AC Whisper Wind | DC |
| Ceiling | 8-ft compatible | — |
| Smart | — | Matter via HunterSMART |
| Cert | — | Energy Star |