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BV BV-BF-05 noise level
The BV BV-BF-05 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 90 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 90 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | BV |
|---|---|
| Model number | BV-BF-05 |
| Model name | BV-BF-05 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.8 sones (≈37 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 90 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.8 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2024-07-08 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F | 0.1 | 7 | 80 CFM | 13.8 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 |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic RG-M79LA | 0.8 | 37 | 90 CFM | 4.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive TD-BF-02 | 0.8 | 37 | 90 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King AK90LS6 | 0.8 | 37 | 90 CFM | 4.5 CFM/W | specs |
| BV BV-BF-01-PLUS | 0.8 | 37 | 90 CFM | 4.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Dayton 5AE68B | 0.8 | 37 | 90 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the BV BV-BF-05?
The BV BV-BF-05 is certified at 0.8 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 37 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the BV BV-BF-05 quiet?
At 0.8 sones, the BV BV-BF-05 is quieter than 44% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the BV BV-BF-05?
It moves 90 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 90 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.8 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.