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AUPU AV11A2 noise level
The AUPU AV11A2 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
| Brand | AUPU |
|---|---|
| Model number | AV11A2 |
| Model name | AV |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2018-07-10 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110 (484313) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110H (494140) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110L (484314) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACIQ AEP110 | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF110G15W | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF110L6W | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11A1 | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV11AL3 | 0.9 | 38 | 110 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the AUPU AV11A2?
The AUPU AV11A2 is certified at 0.9 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 38 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the AUPU AV11A2 quiet?
At 0.9 sones, the AUPU AV11A2 is quieter than 41% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the AUPU AV11A2?
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 4.5 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.