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Broan 744LED noise level
The Broan 744LED is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 70 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 70 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | 744LED |
| Model name | RECESSED FAN |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 70 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2016-11-01 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenheck SP-A70 | 0.1 | 7 | 70 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F | 0.1 | 7 | 80 CFM | 13.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A90L | 0.1 | 7 | 99 CFM | 6.1 CFM/W | specs |
| 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 |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Drive FA-BF-02-L | 1.5 | 46 | 70 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan 744 | 1.5 | 46 | 70 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan 744FL | 1.5 | 46 | 70 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| Utilitech 7142-70-L | 1.5 | 46 | 70 CFM | 7.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Valu+ BPT13-14DT-2 | 1.5 | 46 | 80 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan 744LED?
The Broan 744LED 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 Broan 744LED quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the Broan 744LED 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 Broan 744LED?
It moves 70 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 70 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4 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.