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Nutone AERN110RGBL noise level
The Nutone AERN110RGBL is louder than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 110 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 110 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Nutone |
|---|---|
| Model number | AERN110RGBL |
| Model name | INVENT |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 1.5 sones (≈46 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2019-05-20 |
| Markets | United States |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AERO PURE ABF110DHL5W | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 7.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AERO PURE ABF110DHL6W | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 7.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU AV0511DSL3 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 7.4 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU B6-11HF | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 9.7 CFM/W | specs |
| AUPU BF6-S13C | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 9.7 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akicon AK15110N5-B | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK15110N5-S | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Akicon AK15110N5-W | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 3.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan 791LEDM | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.3 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan AER110LTMB | 1.5 | 46 | 110 CFM | 4.2 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Nutone AERN110RGBL?
The Nutone AERN110RGBL 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 Nutone AERN110RGBL quiet?
At 1.5 sones, the Nutone AERN110RGBL is quieter than 11% of the 819 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and louder than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Nutone AERN110RGBL?
It moves 110 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 110 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 2026-07-27. The dBA figure is an approximate conversion from sones — see our methodology.