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Best UCB3I30SBN noise level
The Best UCB3I30SBN is quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.
Full specifications
| Brand | Best |
|---|---|
| Model number | UCB3I30SBN |
| Model name | UCB3I |
| Category | Range Hoods |
| Sound level | 0.9 sones (≈38 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 160 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.2 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 3.25 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2019-04-01 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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Similar range hoods
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best UCB3I30BLSB | 0.9 | 38 | 160 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best UCB3I30SBB | 0.9 | 38 | 160 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best UCB3I30SBS | 0.9 | 38 | 160 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best UCB3I30SBW | 0.9 | 38 | 160 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan ALT3304SS | 1.1 | 41 | 160 CFM | 3.7 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Best UCB3I30SBN?
The Best UCB3I30SBN 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 Best UCB3I30SBN quiet?
At 0.9 sones, the Best UCB3I30SBN is quieter than 86% of the 72 certified range hoods we track, and quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.
How powerful is the Best UCB3I30SBN?
It moves 160 CFM, at an efficiency of 3.2 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.