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Air King SF5810 noise level
The Air King SF5810 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 100 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 100 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Air King |
|---|---|
| Model number | SF5810 |
| Model name | SF5810 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.3 sones (≈23 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 9.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-09-15 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Greenheck SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOTATEC VO-FN4W14-DC-3SPD | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 9.6 CFM/W | specs |
| ACIQ ANPD100-3 ME | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 11.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK18CL1-B | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 9.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK18CL1-S | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 9.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK18CL1-W | 0.3 | 23 | 100 CFM | 9.6 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Air King SF5810?
The Air King SF5810 is certified at 0.3 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 23 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
Is the Air King SF5810 quiet?
At 0.3 sones, the Air King SF5810 is quieter than 75% 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 SF5810?
It moves 100 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 100 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 9.6 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.