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Air King ESQZ2308 noise level
The Air King ESQZ2308 is exactly at the category median of 1.5 sones.
Full specifications
| Brand | Air King |
|---|---|
| Model number | ESQZ2308 |
| Model name | Air King |
| Category | Range Hoods |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 120 CFM |
| Efficiency | 7.9 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 3.25 inch depth X 10 inch width |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2020-11-20 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Air King ESQZ2308?
The Air King ESQZ2308 is certified at 1.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 46 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Air King ESQZ2308 quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the Air King ESQZ2308 is quieter than 4% of the 72 certified range hoods we track, and exactly at the category median of 1.5 sones.
How powerful is the Air King ESQZ2308?
It moves 120 CFM, at an efficiency of 7.9 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.