Broan 688ESLvsDayton 3DPE2
Side-by-side ventilating fan comparison
Broan 688ESL
Airflow
50CFM
Efficacy
3CFM/W
Sound Level
2sones
Type
Bathroom/Utility Room
Dayton 3DPE2
Airflow
63CFM
Efficacy
4CFM/W
Sound Level
0.4sones
Type
Bathroom/Utility Room
Key differences
Dayton 3DPE2 is 25% more efficient at 4.0 CFM/W versus 3.0 CFM/W for the Broan 688ESL. The Dayton 3DPE2 is larger at 63 CFM versus 50 CFM.
Performance
| Spec | Broan | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow(CFM) | 50 | 63 |
| Efficacy(CFM/W) | 3 | 4 |
| Sound Level(sones) | 2 | 0.4 |
| Number of Speeds | 1 | 1 |
Installation
| Spec | Broan | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Type | Bathroom/Utility Room | Bathroom/Utility Room |
| Duct Size | 3.00 inch diameter | 6.0 inch diameter |
| Airflow at 0.25 in w.g.(CFM) | 36.5 | — |
| Sound at 0.25 in w.g.(sones) | 0 | 1.1 |
Lighting
| Spec | Broan | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Includes Lighting | Yes | No |
| Ships with ENERGY STAR Lamp | No | No |