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Delta SLM70D2 noise level

The Delta SLM70D2 is certified at 0.3 sones (≈23 dBA) — quieter than 75% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
0.3sones (certified)
≈23 dBAapproximate conversion
70 CFMairflow
7CFM per watt

The Delta SLM70D2 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 70 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 70 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandDelta
Model numberSLM70D2
Model nameBreezSlim
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.3 sones (≈23 dBA, approximate)
Airflow70 CFM
Efficiency7 CFM/W
Duct size3.00 inch diameter
Speeds2
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2025-11-24
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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Greenheck SP-A70 0.1 7 70 CFM 5.1 CFM/W specs
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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

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
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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
Broan RB80 0.3 23 80 CFM 3 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Delta SLM70D2?

The Delta SLM70D2 is certified at 0.3 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 23 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.

Is the Delta SLM70D2 quiet?

At 0.3 sones, the Delta SLM70D2 is quieter than 75% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Delta SLM70D2?

It moves 70 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 70 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 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.