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Broan (Canada) EZ80C noise level
The Broan (Canada) EZ80C is louder 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 (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Model number | EZ80C |
| Model name | EZ FIT |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.1 sones (≈41 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2022-10-28 |
| Markets | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fantech SMPL80 (484300) | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 5 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SMPL80L (484301) | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 5 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 3.3 CFM/W | specs |
| HomeWerks Worldwide 7117-01-BN | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| HomeWerks Worldwide 7117-01-WH | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan (Canada) EZ80C?
The Broan (Canada) EZ80C is certified at 1.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 41 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Broan (Canada) EZ80C quiet?
At 1.1 sones, the Broan (Canada) EZ80C is quieter than 28% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan (Canada) EZ80C?
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 3.7 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.