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CFM TF80N noise level

The CFM TF80N is certified at 0.7 sones (≈35 dBA) — quieter than 49% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
0.7sones (certified)
≈35 dBAapproximate conversion
80 CFMairflow
4.7CFM per watt

The CFM TF80N is exactly at 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

BrandCFM
Model numberTF80N
Model nameTF
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.7 sones (≈35 dBA, approximate)
Airflow80 CFM
Efficiency4.7 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2021-08-31
MarketsUnited States

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AUPU BF4-S10CL 0.1 7 100 CFM 9.5 CFM/W specs
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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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ACIQ AEP80 0.7 35 80 CFM 4.2 CFM/W specs
ACIQ AES80 0.7 35 80 CFM 4.7 CFM/W specs
Air King AK80LS 0.7 35 80 CFM 4.5 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the CFM TF80N?

The CFM TF80N is certified at 0.7 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 35 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the CFM TF80N quiet?

At 0.7 sones, the CFM TF80N is quieter than 49% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and exactly at the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the CFM TF80N?

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.