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Aria QBV01000 noise level
The Aria QBV01000 is louder 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 | Aria |
|---|---|
| Model number | QBV01000 |
| Model name | QBV |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 2 sones (≈50 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.9 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-01-31 |
| Markets | 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Aria QBV01000?
The Aria QBV01000 is certified at 2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 50 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.
Is the Aria QBV01000 quiet?
At 2 sones, the Aria QBV01000 is quieter than 1% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Aria QBV01000?
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 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.