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KORA SBF90N noise level

The KORA SBF90N is certified at 0.8 sones (≈37 dBA) — quieter than 44% 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.
0.8sones (certified)
≈37 dBAapproximate conversion
93.7 CFMairflow
3.8CFM per watt

The KORA SBF90N is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 93.7 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 95 sq ft.

Full specifications

BrandKORA
Model numberSBF90N
Model nameCeiling Exhaust Fan
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.8 sones (≈37 dBA, approximate)
Airflow93.7 CFM
Efficiency3.8 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch diameter
Speeds1
Integrated lightingNo
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2022-06-22
MarketsCanada

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the KORA SBF90N?

The KORA SBF90N is certified at 0.8 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 37 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.

Is the KORA SBF90N quiet?

At 0.8 sones, the KORA SBF90N is quieter than 44% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the KORA SBF90N?

It moves 93.7 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 95 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.8 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.