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Delta SLM70ELED noise level

The Delta SLM70ELED is certified at 2 sones (≈50 dBA) — quieter than 1% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is about the background level of a quiet office.
2sones (certified)
≈50 dBAapproximate conversion
70 CFMairflow
6CFM per watt

The Delta SLM70ELED is louder 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 numberSLM70ELED
Model nameBreezSlim
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level2 sones (≈50 dBA, approximate)
Airflow70 CFM
Efficiency6 CFM/W
Duct size3 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2020-08-07
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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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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VENTECHLATION BPT13-13EN-T 2 50 70 CFM 3.8 CFM/W specs
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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Delta SLM70ELED?

The Delta SLM70ELED is certified at 2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 50 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.

Is the Delta SLM70ELED quiet?

At 2 sones, the Delta SLM70ELED is quieter than 1% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Delta SLM70ELED?

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 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.