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Greenheck SP-B80 noise level

The Greenheck SP-B80 is certified at 0.6 sones (≈33 dBA) — quieter than 55% 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.
0.6sones (certified)
≈33 dBAapproximate conversion
80 CFMairflow
4.4CFM per watt

The Greenheck SP-B80 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.

Full specifications

BrandGreenheck
Model numberSP-B80
Model nameSP
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.6 sones (≈33 dBA, approximate)
Airflow80 CFM
Efficiency4.4 CFM/W
Duct size6.0 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2010-01-01
MarketsUnited States

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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

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
ACIQ ANP80 0.6 33 80 CFM 4.9 CFM/W specs
AERO PURE ABF80L5OR 0.6 33 80 CFM 4.4 CFM/W specs
AERO PURE ABF80L5SG 0.6 33 80 CFM 4.4 CFM/W specs
AERO PURE ABF80L5SN 0.6 33 80 CFM 4.4 CFM/W specs
AERO PURE ABF80L5W 0.6 33 80 CFM 4.4 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Greenheck SP-B80?

The Greenheck SP-B80 is certified at 0.6 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 33 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the Greenheck SP-B80 quiet?

At 0.6 sones, the Greenheck SP-B80 is quieter than 55% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Greenheck SP-B80?

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 4.4 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.