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Delta 50F noise level

The Delta 50F is certified at 1 sone (≈40 dBA) — quieter than 30% 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.
1sones (certified)
≈40 dBAapproximate conversion
50 CFMairflow
11.6CFM per watt

The Delta 50F is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 50 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 50 sq ft. It also meets the stricter ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” criteria for its category.

Full specifications

BrandDelta
Model number50F
Model nameBreezSlim
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate)
Airflow50 CFM
Efficiency11.6 CFM/W
Duct size3 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes — Most Efficient
On market since2016-12-02
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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Hampton Bay 1001357397 1 40 50 CFM 8.1 CFM/W specs
Hampton Bay 7114-02 ME 1 40 50 CFM 10.2 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Delta 50F?

The Delta 50F is certified at 1 sone in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 40 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the Delta 50F quiet?

At 1 sone, the Delta 50F is quieter than 30% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Delta 50F?

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 11.6 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.