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Broan QT130LE noise level
The Broan QT130LE is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 130 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 130 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Broan |
|---|---|
| Model number | QT130LE |
| Model name | QT SERIES |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 130 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2022-11-03 |
| Markets | United States |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenheck SP-A110 | 0.1 | 7 | 120 CFM | 6.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110 (484313) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110H (494140) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan QT130E | 1.5 | 46 | 130 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Nutone QTN130LE1 | 1.5 | 46 | 130 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck Fan Corporation SP-A90-130-VG | 1.4 | 45 | 130 CFM | 11.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-B110ESL | 1.5 | 46 | 118 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan QT130LE?
The Broan QT130LE 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 QT130LE quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the Broan QT130LE 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 QT130LE?
It moves 130 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 130 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.5 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.