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Ortech ODD-300-3 noise level
The Ortech ODD-300-3 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 292 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 290 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Ortech |
|---|---|
| Model number | ODD-300-3 |
| Model name | ODD-300-3 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.2 sones (≈43 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 292 CFM |
| Efficiency | 6.5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-03-13 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan L150E | 0.7 | 35 | 210 CFM | 5 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan L200E | 1 | 40 | 240 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broan L250E | 1.4 | 45 | 270 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A200L | 1.3 | 44 | 245 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan L200E | 1 | 40 | 240 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Dayton 5AE72A | 1.4 | 45 | 240 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Greenheck SP-A200 | 1.4 | 45 | 240 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Ortech ODD-300-3?
The Ortech ODD-300-3 is certified at 1.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 43 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Ortech ODD-300-3 quiet?
At 1.2 sones, the Ortech ODD-300-3 is quieter than 25% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Ortech ODD-300-3?
It moves 292 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 290 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 6.5 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.