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Air King AK80LS6 noise level
The Air King AK80LS6 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 80 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 80 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Air King |
|---|---|
| Model number | AK80LS6 |
| Model name | Air King |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.5 sones (≈30 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2021-06-04 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F | 0.1 | 7 | 80 CFM | 13.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A70 | 0.1 | 7 | 70 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A90L | 0.1 | 7 | 99 CFM | 6.1 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU BF4-S10CL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic RG-S80LHA | 0.5 | 30 | 80 CFM | 9.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King AK80LS6H | 0.5 | 30 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Delta GBR80HLED | 0.5 | 30 | 80 CFM | 7.3 CFM/W | specs |
| PROJECT SOURCE 8768-DS-PS | 0.5 | 30 | 80 CFM | 9.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-B80L | 0.5 | 30 | 82 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Air King AK80LS6?
The Air King AK80LS6 is certified at 0.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 30 dBA. That is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.
Is the Air King AK80LS6 quiet?
At 0.5 sones, the Air King AK80LS6 is quieter than 61% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Air King AK80LS6?
It moves 80 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 80 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.7 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.