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S&P PCD150 noise level
The S&P PCD150 is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 150 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 150 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | S&P |
|---|---|
| Model number | PCD150 |
| Model name | PCD |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.5 sones (≈30 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 150 CFM |
| Efficiency | 10.6 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2025-08-30 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Quieter alternatives with similar airflow
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Panasonic FV-1115VQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 150 CFM | 12.9 CFM/W | specs |
Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P PC150XP | 0.5 | 30 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Anzzi EF-AZ104WH | 0.5 | 30 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Anzzi EF-AZ105WH | 0.5 | 30 | 150 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech S110-130-150 (484315) | 0.5 | 30 | 150 CFM | 12.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech S110-130-150L (484316) | 0.5 | 30 | 150 CFM | 12.9 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the S&P PCD150?
The S&P PCD150 is certified at 0.5 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 30 dBA. That is about as quiet as rustling leaves; most people cannot hear it over ambient room noise.
Is the S&P PCD150 quiet?
At 0.5 sones, the S&P PCD150 is quieter than 62% of the 839 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the S&P PCD150?
It moves 150 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 150 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 10.6 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.