Air King AK50SvsBroan-Nutone BE6
Side-by-side ventilating fan comparison
Air King AK50S
Airflow
50CFM
Efficacy
4.1CFM/W
Sound Level
0.5sones
Type
Bathroom/Utility Room
Broan-Nutone BE6
Airflow
60CFM
Efficacy
3.6CFM/W
Sound Level
0.9sones
Type
Bathroom/Utility Room
Key differences
Air King AK50S is 12% more efficient at 4.1 CFM/W versus 3.6 CFM/W for the Broan-Nutone BE6. The Broan-Nutone BE6 is larger at 60 CFM versus 50 CFM. Overall, the Broan-Nutone BE6 sits higher in the category, ranking above 10% of certified ventilating fans.
Performance
| Spec | Air King | Broan-Nutone |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow(CFM) | 50 | 60 |
| Efficacy(CFM/W) | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Sound Level(sones) | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Number of Speeds | 1 | 1 |
Installation
| Spec | Air King | Broan-Nutone |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Type | Bathroom/Utility Room | Bathroom/Utility Room |
| Duct Size | 4 inch diameter | 4.00 inch diameter |
| Airflow at 0.25 in w.g.(CFM) | 41.1 | 52.6 |
| Sound at 0.25 in w.g.(sones) | — | 1.4 |
Lighting
| Spec | Air King | Broan-Nutone |
|---|---|---|
| Includes Lighting | No | No |
| Ships with ENERGY STAR Lamp | No | No |