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Broan L200E noise level
The Broan L200E is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 240 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 240 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | L200E |
| Model name | LIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 240 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SMT150-200 | 0.4 | 27 | 200 CFM | 8.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Delta SMT150-200LED | 0.6 | 33 | 200 CFM | 10.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan L150E | 0.7 | 35 | 210 CFM | 5 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-20VQ3 | 0.9 | 38 | 190 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenheck SP-A200L | 1.3 | 44 | 245 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Dayton 5AE72A | 1.4 | 45 | 240 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A200 | 1.4 | 45 | 240 CFM | 4.3 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan L200E?
The Broan L200E 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 L200E quiet?
At 1 sone, the Broan L200E is quieter than 30% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan L200E?
It moves 240 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 240 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.7 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.