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Broan QTXEG080 noise level
The Broan QTXEG080 is quieter 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 |
|---|---|
| Model number | QTXEG080 |
| Model name | QT SERIES |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.4 sones (≈27 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2024-09-13 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| 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 |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOTATEC VO-FN4W25-AC-80 | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 3.5 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF80G15W | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF80G16W | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV08A1 | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan QTXEG080X | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan QTXEG080?
The Broan QTXEG080 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 QTXEG080 quiet?
At 0.4 sones, the Broan QTXEG080 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 QTXEG080?
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 4.7 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.