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Tech Drive TD-BF-17 noise level
The Tech Drive TD-BF-17 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 | Tech Drive |
|---|---|
| Model number | TD-BF-17 |
| Model name | TD |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.2 sones (≈43 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 50 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 3.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-06-06 |
| Markets | United States |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Greenheck SP-L50 | 1.2 | 43 | 53 CFM | 3.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Revent RVL50 | 1.1 | 41 | 50 CFM | 7.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Revent RVLH50 | 1.1 | 41 | 50 CFM | 7.6 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Tech Drive TD-BF-17?
The Tech Drive TD-BF-17 is certified at 1.2 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 43 dBA. That is noticeable but unobtrusive — quieter than a typical conversation.
Is the Tech Drive TD-BF-17 quiet?
At 1.2 sones, the Tech Drive TD-BF-17 is quieter than 25% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Tech Drive TD-BF-17?
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 3.7 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.