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AUPU B6-13L noise level
The AUPU B6-13L is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 130 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 130 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | AUPU |
|---|---|
| Model number | B6-13L |
| Model name | VF6 |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.8 sones (≈37 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 130 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.8 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2026-08-12 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenheck SP-A110 | 0.1 | 7 | 120 CFM | 6.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-1115VK3 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 13.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-1115VK3 with FV-VS15VK1 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 13.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 12.2 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic FV-1115VKL3 with FV-VS15VK1 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 12.2 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUPU B6-13 | 0.8 | 37 | 130 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU B6-13S | 0.8 | 37 | 130 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Dayton 3DPE5B | 0.7 | 35 | 130 CFM | 5.8 CFM/W | specs |
| Milano TY-130-E | 0.7 | 35 | 130 CFM | 4.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Ortech OD-1209PB | 0.9 | 38 | 120 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the AUPU B6-13L?
The AUPU B6-13L is certified at 0.8 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 37 dBA. That is comparable to a quiet modern refrigerator humming in the next room.
Is the AUPU B6-13L quiet?
At 0.8 sones, the AUPU B6-13L is quieter than 43% of the 839 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the AUPU B6-13L?
It moves 130 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 130 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 3.8 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 2026-09-07. The dBA figure is an approximate conversion from sones — see our methodology.