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S&P PCLP100XP noise level
The S&P PCLP100XP is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 100 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 100 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | S&P |
|---|---|
| Model number | PCLP100XP |
| Model name | PCLP |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 100 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4.2 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2021-06-30 |
| Markets | United States |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Greenheck SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810W | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 10 CFM/W | specs |
| Venco SP-LP0810WL | 0.1 | 7 | 100 CFM | 9.5 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anzzi EF-AZ106MB | 1.5 | 46 | 100 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| Anzzi EF-AZ106WH | 1.5 | 46 | 100 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SMPL100 (484302) | 1.5 | 46 | 100 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SMPL100L (484303) | 1.5 | 46 | 100 CFM | 4 CFM/W | specs |
| ACIQ AES100 | 1.5 | 46 | 100 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the S&P PCLP100XP?
The S&P PCLP100XP is certified at 1.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 46 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the S&P PCLP100XP quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the S&P PCLP100XP is quieter than 11% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the S&P PCLP100XP?
It moves 100 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 100 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 4.2 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.