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Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F noise level
The Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F 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 | XB80=XB00HwithXB80F |
| Model name | ULTRA GREEN |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 13.8 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2019-02-15 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F?
The Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F is certified at 0.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 7 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
Is the Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F quiet?
At 0.1 sones, the Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F is quieter than 87% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F?
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 13.8 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.