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Broan-Nutone BE6vsMaxLite EBF17-50-1-W

Side-by-side ventilating fan comparison

Broan-Nutone BE6

Airflow

60CFM

Efficacy

3.6CFM/W

Sound Level

0.9sones

Type

Bathroom/Utility Room

MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W

Airflow

50CFM

Efficacy

3.7CFM/W

Sound Level

1sones

Type

Bathroom/Utility Room

Key differences

MaxLite EBF17-50-1-W is 3% more efficient at 3.7 CFM/W versus 3.6 CFM/W for the Broan-Nutone BE6. The Broan-Nutone BE6 is larger at 60 CFM versus 50 CFM.

Performance

SpecBroan-NutoneMaxLite
Airflow(CFM)6050
Efficacy(CFM/W)3.63.7
Sound Level(sones)0.91
Number of Speeds11

Installation

SpecBroan-NutoneMaxLite
Unit TypeBathroom/Utility RoomBathroom/Utility Room
Duct Size4.00 inch diameter3.00 inch diameter
Airflow at 0.25 in w.g.(CFM)52.649.3
Sound at 0.25 in w.g.(sones)1.40

Lighting

SpecBroan-NutoneMaxLite
Includes LightingNoNo
Ships with ENERGY STAR LampNoNo

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