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Broan-Nutone LP510R noise level
The Broan-Nutone LP510R is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 100 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 100 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan-Nutone |
|---|---|
| Model number | LP510R |
| Model name | LP |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.4 sones (≈27 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 9.1 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2022-11-30 |
| Markets | United States |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Greenheck SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air King AK100D | 0.4 | 27 | 100 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King LEDAK100D | 0.4 | 27 | 100 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan-Nutone LP510RS | 0.4 | 27 | 100 CFM | 9.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan-Nutone LP510RSL | 0.4 | 27 | 100 CFM | 9.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic RG-T810A | 0.5 | 30 | 100 CFM | 7.6 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan-Nutone LP510R?
The Broan-Nutone LP510R is certified at 0.4 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 27 dBA. That is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.
Is the Broan-Nutone LP510R quiet?
At 0.4 sones, the Broan-Nutone LP510R is quieter than 66% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan-Nutone LP510R?
It moves 100 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 100 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 9.1 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.