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VOTATEC VO-FN4W25-AC-80 noise level
The VOTATEC VO-FN4W25-AC-80 is quieter 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 | VOTATEC |
|---|---|
| Model number | VO-FN4W25-AC-80 |
| Model name | VO-FN4W25-AC-80 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.4 sones (≈27 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 80 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.5 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-06-15 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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| 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 |
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| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AERO PURE ABF80G15W | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF80G16W | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV08A1 | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan QTXEG080 | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan QTXEG080X | 0.4 | 27 | 80 CFM | 4.7 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the VOTATEC VO-FN4W25-AC-80?
The VOTATEC VO-FN4W25-AC-80 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 VOTATEC VO-FN4W25-AC-80 quiet?
At 0.4 sones, the VOTATEC VO-FN4W25-AC-80 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 VOTATEC VO-FN4W25-AC-80?
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 3.5 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.