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Tech Drive TD-BF-06-plus noise level
The Tech Drive TD-BF-06-plus is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 60 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 60 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Tech Drive |
|---|---|
| Model number | TD-BF-06-plus |
| Model name | TD |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.3 sones (≈23 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 60 CFM |
| Efficiency | 3.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 1 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2026-09-02 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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Similar bathroom & utility fans
| Model | Sones | ≈ dBA | Airflow | Efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Drive TD-BF-06 | 0.3 | 23 | 70 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Air King LEDAK50 | 0.3 | 23 | 50 CFM | 4.4 CFM/W | specs |
| Delta SLM70D2 | 0.3 | 23 | 70 CFM | 7 CFM/W | specs |
| Win Air BPT14-13E | 0.3 | 23 | 70 CFM | 4.6 CFM/W | specs |
| Broan XB50 | 0.3 | 23 | 50 CFM | 11.8 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Tech Drive TD-BF-06-plus?
The Tech Drive TD-BF-06-plus is certified at 0.3 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 23 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
Is the Tech Drive TD-BF-06-plus quiet?
At 0.3 sones, the Tech Drive TD-BF-06-plus is quieter than 75% of the 839 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Tech Drive TD-BF-06-plus?
It moves 60 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 60 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 2026-09-07. The dBA figure is an approximate conversion from sones — see our methodology.