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Broan BBN2243SS noise level
The Broan BBN2243SS is quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | BBN2243SS |
| Model name | RANGE HOOD |
| Category | Range Hoods |
| Sound level | 1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 3.25 inch depth X 10.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2021-08-02 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best HBN53696SS | 0.1 | 7 | 120 CFM | 13.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best HBN223012SS | 0.1 | 7 | 180 CFM | 14.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best HBN223612SS | 0.1 | 7 | 180 CFM | 14.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Best HBN224812SS | 0.1 | 7 | 180 CFM | 14.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan ALT4306SS | 0.8 | 37 | 190 CFM | 3.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar range hoods
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan BBN2303SS | 1 | 40 | 100 CFM | 3 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan WPR302CSSE | 1 | 40 | 120 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan WPR362CSSE | 1 | 40 | 120 CFM | 3.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan PM400SS | 1 | 40 | 130 CFM | 3.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King ESQZ2303 | 1.5 | 46 | 100 CFM | 6.1 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan BBN2243SS?
The Broan BBN2243SS is certified at 1 sone in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 40 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the Broan BBN2243SS quiet?
At 1 sone, the Broan BBN2243SS is quieter than 79% of the 72 certified range hoods we track, and quieter than the category median of 1.5 sones.
How powerful is the Broan BBN2243SS?
It moves 100 CFM, at an efficiency of 3 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.