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S&P PC50XP noise level
The S&P PC50XP is quieter 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 | S&P |
|---|---|
| Model number | PC50XP |
| Model name | PC |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.4 sones (≈27 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 50 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2021-03-31 |
| Markets | United States |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACIQ ANP50 | 0.4 | 27 | 50 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| ACIQ AP50 | 0.4 | 27 | 50 CFM | 3.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Cyclone CBP50 | 0.4 | 27 | 50 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| Ortech ODE-5004 | 0.4 | 27 | 50 CFM | 3.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King AK50S | 0.5 | 30 | 50 CFM | 4.1 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the S&P PC50XP?
The S&P PC50XP is certified at 0.4 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 27 dBA. That is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.
Is the S&P PC50XP quiet?
At 0.4 sones, the S&P PC50XP is quieter than 66% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the S&P PC50XP?
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 4 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.