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Fantech SMPL80L (484301) noise level
The Fantech SMPL80L (484301) is louder than 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
| Brand | Fantech |
|---|---|
| Model number | SMPL80L (484301) |
| Model name | bathfan Simple |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.1 sones (≈41 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2023-06-01 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fantech SMPL80 (484300) | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 5 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric 7132-12-CE | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 3.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan (Canada) EZ80C | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 3.7 CFM/W | specs |
| HomeWerks Worldwide 7117-01-BN | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| HomeWerks Worldwide 7117-01-WH | 1.1 | 41 | 80 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Fantech SMPL80L (484301)?
The Fantech SMPL80L (484301) is certified at 1.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 41 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Fantech SMPL80L (484301) quiet?
At 1.1 sones, the Fantech SMPL80L (484301) is quieter than 28% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Fantech SMPL80L (484301)?
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 5 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.