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Greenheck SP-B80 noise level
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
| Brand | Greenheck |
|---|---|
| Model number | SP-B80 |
| Model name | SP |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.6 sones (≈33 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.0 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2010-01-01 |
| Markets | United States |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.