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Akicon AK15110N5-B noise level

The Akicon AK15110N5-B is certified at 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA) — quieter than 11% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
1.5sones (certified)
≈46 dBAapproximate conversion
110 CFMairflow
3.9CFM per watt

The Akicon AK15110N5-B is louder than 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

BrandAkicon
Model numberAK15110N5-B
Model nameAK15110N5-B
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate)
Airflow110 CFM
Efficiency3.9 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2026-03-25
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Akicon AK15110N5-B?

The Akicon AK15110N5-B 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 Akicon AK15110N5-B quiet?

At 1.5 sones, the Akicon AK15110N5-B is quieter than 11% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Akicon AK15110N5-B?

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 3.9 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.