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Delta 80HS noise level
The Delta 80HS 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. It also meets the stricter ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” criteria for its category.
Full specifications
| Brand | Delta |
|---|---|
| Model number | 80HS |
| Model name | BreezSignature |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.2 sones (≈17 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 11.4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes — Most Efficient |
| On market since | 2022-05-07 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F | 0.1 | 7 | 80 CFM | 13.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A70 | 0.1 | 7 | 70 CFM | 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuFresh BC80 | 0.2 | 17 | 80 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Cyclone CBP80 | 0.2 | 17 | 80 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Ortech ODC-8003 | 0.2 | 17 | 80 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| S&P PCD80XHP ME | 0.3 | 23 | 80 CFM | 14.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan 744L | 0.3 | 23 | 80 CFM | 2.9 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Delta 80HS?
The Delta 80HS 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 Delta 80HS quiet?
At 0.2 sones, the Delta 80HS 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 Delta 80HS?
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 11.4 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.