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AERO PURE ABF110L5W noise level
The AERO PURE ABF110L5W is exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 110 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 110 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | AERO PURE |
|---|---|
| Model number | ABF110L5W |
| Model name | ABF |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.7 sones (≈35 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2018-11-01 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110 (484313) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110H (494140) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110L (484314) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUPU AV11AL1 | 0.7 | 35 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11AL2 | 0.7 | 35 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A125 | 0.7 | 35 | 109 CFM | 5.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan-Nutone PCPE811 | 0.6 | 33 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan-Nutone PCPE811K | 0.6 | 33 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the AERO PURE ABF110L5W?
The AERO PURE ABF110L5W is certified at 0.7 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 35 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the AERO PURE ABF110L5W quiet?
At 0.7 sones, the AERO PURE ABF110L5W is quieter than 49% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the AERO PURE ABF110L5W?
It moves 110 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 110 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.4 CFM per watt.
Data provenance: Sound levels are certified lab measurements (sones) reported in the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified products dataset — not manufacturer marketing claims. Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Ventilating Fans (US EPA), last fetched 2026-06-13. The dBA figure is an approximate conversion from sones — see our methodology.