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QuFresh BQ80 noise level
The QuFresh BQ80 is louder 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 | QuFresh |
|---|---|
| Model number | BQ80 |
| Model name | BQ |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1 sone (≈40 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2026-03-27 |
| 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 AP80 | 1 | 40 | 80 CFM | 3.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King AK80H | 1 | 40 | 80 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King AK80LS1 | 1 | 40 | 80 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King FR80 | 1 | 40 | 80 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King FR80H | 1 | 40 | 80 CFM | 3.8 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the QuFresh BQ80?
The QuFresh BQ80 is certified at 1 sone in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 40 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the QuFresh BQ80 quiet?
At 1 sone, the QuFresh BQ80 is quieter than 30% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the QuFresh BQ80?
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 3.6 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.