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Broan AE80 noise level
The Broan AE80 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 80 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 80 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | AE80 |
| Model name | INVENT |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.6 sones (≈33 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.9 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2020-10-15 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F | 0.1 | 7 | 80 CFM | 13.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A70 | 0.1 | 7 | 70 CFM | 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACIQ ANP80 | 0.6 | 33 | 80 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF80L5OR | 0.6 | 33 | 80 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF80L5SG | 0.6 | 33 | 80 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF80L5SN | 0.6 | 33 | 80 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF80L5W | 0.6 | 33 | 80 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan AE80?
The Broan AE80 is certified at 0.6 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 33 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the Broan AE80 quiet?
At 0.6 sones, the Broan AE80 is quieter than 55% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan AE80?
It moves 80 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 80 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.9 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.