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Revent RVL50 noise level
The Revent RVL50 is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 50 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 50 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Revent |
|---|---|
| Model number | RVL50 |
| Model name | ReVent |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.1 sones (≈41 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 50 CFM |
| Efficiency | 7.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-02-03 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenheck SP-A70 | 0.1 | 7 | 70 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan XB80=XB00HwithXB80F | 0.1 | 7 | 80 CFM | 13.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revent RVLH50 | 1.1 | 41 | 50 CFM | 7.6 CFM/W | specs |
| VENTECHLATION BPT13-12EN3 | 1.2 | 43 | 50 CFM | 3.7 CFM/W | specs |
| VENTECHLATION BPT13-12EN-T | 1.2 | 43 | 50 CFM | 3.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Tech Drive TD-BF-17 | 1.2 | 43 | 50 CFM | 3.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Commercial Electric BF1101 | 1 | 40 | 50 CFM | 5 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Revent RVL50?
The Revent RVL50 is certified at 1.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 41 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Revent RVL50 quiet?
At 1.1 sones, the Revent RVL50 is quieter than 28% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Revent RVL50?
It moves 50 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 50 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 7.6 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.