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Broan-Nutone BE8 = BEH with BE8F noise level
The Broan-Nutone BE8 = BEH with BE8F 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-Nutone |
|---|---|
| Model number | BE8 = BEH with BE8F |
| Model name | ROOMSIDE |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.1 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2024-09-23 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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| 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 |
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| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valu+ BPT13-14DT-2 | 1.5 | 46 | 80 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| S&P PCV80 | 1.5 | 46 | 80 CFM | 3.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric 7130-18-CE | 1.5 | 46 | 80 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric BPT13-14D | 1.5 | 46 | 80 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric BPT13-14HD | 1.5 | 46 | 80 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan-Nutone BE8 = BEH with BE8F?
The Broan-Nutone BE8 = BEH with BE8F is certified at 1.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 46 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Broan-Nutone BE8 = BEH with BE8F quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the Broan-Nutone BE8 = BEH with BE8F is quieter than 11% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan-Nutone BE8 = BEH with BE8F?
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 4.1 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.