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Broan XB50=XB00HwithXB50F noise level

The Broan XB50=XB00HwithXB50F is certified at 0.2 sones (≈17 dBA) — quieter than 84% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
0.2sones (certified)
≈17 dBAapproximate conversion
50 CFMairflow
11.8CFM per watt

The Broan XB50=XB00HwithXB50F is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 50 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 50 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandBroan
Model numberXB50=XB00HwithXB50F
Model nameULTRA GREEN
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.2 sones (≈17 dBA, approximate)
Airflow50 CFM
Efficiency11.8 CFM/W
Duct size6 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2019-02-15
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Quieter alternatives with similar airflow

Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Greenheck SP-A70 0.1 7 70 CFM 5.1 CFM/W specs
Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F 0.1 7 80 CFM 13.8 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
Broan XB50L1 0.2 17 50 CFM 11.8 CFM/W specs
Air King LEDAK50 0.3 23 50 CFM 4.4 CFM/W specs
Broan XB50 0.3 23 50 CFM 11.8 CFM/W specs
Greenheck SP-B50L 0.3 23 59 CFM 3.8 CFM/W specs
S&P PC50XP 0.4 27 50 CFM 4 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Broan XB50=XB00HwithXB50F?

The Broan XB50=XB00HwithXB50F is certified at 0.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 17 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.

Is the Broan XB50=XB00HwithXB50F quiet?

At 0.2 sones, the Broan XB50=XB00HwithXB50F is quieter than 84% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Broan XB50=XB00HwithXB50F?

It moves 50 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 50 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 11.8 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.