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Broan L150E noise level
The Broan L150E is exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 210 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 210 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | L150E |
| Model name | LIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.7 sones (≈35 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 210 CFM |
| Efficiency | 5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 8.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2022-11-16 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air King EVD | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King EVDG | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King EVDGH | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King EVDH | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King EVLD | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SMT150-200LED | 0.6 | 33 | 200 CFM | 10.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Delta SMT150-200 | 0.4 | 27 | 200 CFM | 8.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Delta PRO200 | 1 | 40 | 200 CFM | 11.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-20VQ3 | 0.9 | 38 | 190 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric BF1115 | 0.8 | 37 | 160 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan L150E?
The Broan L150E is certified at 0.7 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 35 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the Broan L150E quiet?
At 0.7 sones, the Broan L150E is quieter than 49% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan L150E?
It moves 210 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 210 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 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.