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KORA SBF110N noise level

The KORA SBF110N is certified at 1.6 sones (≈47 dBA) — quieter than 11% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is about the background level of a quiet office.
1.6sones (certified)
≈47 dBAapproximate conversion
119.2 CFMairflow
3.5CFM per watt

The KORA SBF110N is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 119.2 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 120 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandKORA
Model numberSBF110N
Model nameCeiling Exhaust Fan
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level1.6 sones (≈47 dBA, approximate)
Airflow119.2 CFM
Efficiency3.5 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2022-06-22
MarketsCanada

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Greenheck SP-A110 0.1 7 120 CFM 6.2 CFM/W specs
Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 0.1 7 110 CFM 5.1 CFM/W specs
Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 0.1 7 110 CFM 4.9 CFM/W specs
Fantech SC50-80-110 (484313) 0.1 7 110 CFM 10.7 CFM/W specs
Fantech SC50-80-110H (494140) 0.1 7 110 CFM 10.7 CFM/W specs

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Model Sones ≈ dBA Airflow Efficiency
Greenheck SP-B110ESL 1.5 46 118 CFM 3.8 CFM/W specs
Loren Cook Company GCVF 100 1.7 48 127 CFM 11.1 CFM/W specs
Commercial Electric 7130-16-CE 1.5 46 110 CFM 4 CFM/W specs
Commercial Electric 7130-20-CE 1.5 46 110 CFM 3.9 CFM/W specs
Commercial Electric BPT14-24OD-H 1.5 46 110 CFM 4.3 CFM/W specs

Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the KORA SBF110N?

The KORA SBF110N is certified at 1.6 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 47 dBA. That is about the background level of a quiet office.

Is the KORA SBF110N quiet?

At 1.6 sones, the KORA SBF110N is quieter than 11% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the KORA SBF110N?

It moves 119.2 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 120 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.5 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.