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Broan AE50=HPIVFNwithAE50F noise level
The Broan AE50=HPIVFNwithAE50F is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 50 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 50 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | AE50=HPIVFNwithAE50F |
| Model name | InVent |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.5 sones (≈30 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 50 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2016-06-15 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Greenheck SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air King AK50S | 0.5 | 30 | 50 CFM | 4.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan AE50 | 0.5 | 30 | 50 CFM | 3.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan AE50=A000HF2WITHAE50F | 0.5 | 30 | 50 CFM | 3.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan AE50 = A000HFKTC WITH AE50F1 | 0.5 | 30 | 50 CFM | 3.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan AE50=A000HFKTwithAE50F1 | 0.5 | 30 | 50 CFM | 3.5 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan AE50=HPIVFNwithAE50F?
The Broan AE50=HPIVFNwithAE50F is certified at 0.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 30 dBA. That is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.
Is the Broan AE50=HPIVFNwithAE50F quiet?
At 0.5 sones, the Broan AE50=HPIVFNwithAE50F is quieter than 61% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan AE50=HPIVFNwithAE50F?
It moves 50 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 50 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.5 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.