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Best HBN53696SS noise level
The Best HBN53696SS is quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.
Full specifications
| Brand | Best |
|---|---|
| Model number | HBN53696SS |
| Model name | RANGE HOOD |
| Category | Range Hoods |
| Sound level | 0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 120 CFM |
| Efficiency | 13.2 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 8.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-02-28 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Best HBN53696SS?
The Best HBN53696SS is certified at 0.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 7 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
Is the Best HBN53696SS quiet?
At 0.1 sones, the Best HBN53696SS is quieter than 94% of the 72 certified range hoods we track, and quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.
How powerful is the Best HBN53696SS?
It moves 120 CFM, at an efficiency of 13.2 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.