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Panasonic RG-S80LHA noise level

The Panasonic RG-S80LHA is certified at 0.5 sones (≈30 dBA) — quieter than 61% of the 811 bathroom & utility fans in the ENERGY STAR database. In practical terms it is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.
0.5sones (certified)
≈30 dBAapproximate conversion
80 CFMairflow
9.3CFM per watt

The Panasonic RG-S80LHA 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

BrandPanasonic
Model numberRG-S80LHA
Model nameWhisper Slim
CategoryBathroom & Utility Fans
Sound level0.5 sones (≈30 dBA, approximate)
Airflow80 CFM
Efficiency9.3 CFM/W
Duct size4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width
Speeds1
Integrated lightingYes
ENERGY STAR certifiedYes
On market since2023-10-01
MarketsUnited States

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Frequently asked questions

How many sones is the Panasonic RG-S80LHA?

The Panasonic RG-S80LHA is certified at 0.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 30 dBA. That is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.

Is the Panasonic RG-S80LHA quiet?

At 0.5 sones, the Panasonic RG-S80LHA is quieter than 61% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.

How powerful is the Panasonic RG-S80LHA?

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 9.3 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.