Do you want to find the best round bathroom exhaust fan?
Round bath fans come in a variety of decorative styles and they all have a center light.
In this product review, I will go over...
- My #1 top pick for the best round bathroom fan
- How to properly size a round bath fan
- Full reviews of the best fans with a round shape
Let's get started with this guide!
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Top Pick | Top Pick | Broan-Nutone 8664RP
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Homeworks 7117
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Broan-Nutone QT9093WH
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Air King
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Hunter 83002
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My Overall #1 Rated Pick
- Round shape
- 100-watt light (bulb not included)
- Hanger bars for easier install
My overall top pick for the best round bathroom exhaust fan goes to the Broan-Nutone 8664RP. This bath fan has a nice round shape which makes it easier to install since the 'sides' don't have to be flush with the room. It also includes a 100-watt light for extra bathroom illumination (bulb not included). Adjustable hanger bars are included which will help make the installation easier.
Top 5 Best Round Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Short on time? Check out our top 5 round bathroom exhaust fans! Keep reading to learn about each pick and to see our buyer's guide.
Why Round Bathroom Exhaust Fans?
Round shaped bathroom exhaust fans come in a variety of styles and provides a unique look. Unlike the traditional square shaped bathroom fans, round exhaust fans can actually look like normal light fixtures. And pretty much all round bathroom fans do have a center light.
Some are more decorative than others, and a few still look like normal bathroom fans except that they are round shaped. The grille surrounds the center light lens, and this is where air is sucked into the duct and then to the outside.
I invite you to also check out my guide on the best bathroom exhaust fans with lights that covers all styles of lights like round, LED, incandescent, and more.
Easier Install
Another great thing about round bathroom fans is that they don't have to be flush with the walls. Sometimes if the joists are not square with the walls, or if the installation bracket puts the bathroom fan slightly off, a square shaped bathroom fan can look weird. With a round bathroom fan, this isn't a concern, and it is one less headache in regards to the install.
Read Also: How To Fix A Noisy Bathroom Fan?
How To Size Round Bathroom Fans?
An important consideration when choosing a round bathroom fan is the CFM—a standard measurement of air flow. CFM stands for cubic feet per minute and it is a measurement of how much air the bath fan can exhaust.
The basic recommendations for bathrooms in the 100 square feet range or less, you typically want a bathroom fan that is at minimum the same CFM as the square footage. Though you can always get a slightly more CFM than needed if you want.
For bathrooms greater than 100 square feet, you typically want to add up all of the singular fixtures. You can look at this table below to see how to calculate CFM. I also invite you to read my full guide on bathroom fan sizing right here.
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Bathroom Floor Size In Square Feet | Minimum CFM |
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50-sf Or Less | 50-CFM |
50-sf to 100-sf | 1-CFM Per Square Foot |
100-sf Or Higher | Toilet = 50-CFM Shower = 50-CFM Bathtub = 50-CFM Jacuzzi Tub = 100-CFM ***Add together each fixture |
What Is The Best Round Bathroom Exhaust Fan?
Here are full reviews of my top picks for the best round bathroom fans. Check it out below...
My #1 top pick goes to the 8664RP by Broan-NuTone. It is a quality bathroom fan that has a round shape. Since it has a round design, it will fit in anywhere on the ceiling without worrying about being flush with the walls.
This fan by Broan-NuTone is rated at 100-cfm and is suitable for bathrooms up to about 100 square feet.
It also includes a light (bulb sold separate) up to 100-watts, and it can be wired to turn on separately or at the same time as the exhaust fan. This bathroom exhaust fan comes with adjustable hanger bars for an easier installation.
It uses a 4-inch duct and it comes with a duct adapter. I always recommend using the recommended duct size to get the full performance out of your bathroom fan.
Pros
- Suitable for moderately sized bathrooms (100-cfm rating)
- Round grille
- Comes with light
Cons
- Loud (5 sone rating)
- Bulb not included
The 7117 Series by Homewerks Worldwide is a quality bathroom fan that has a decorative round shape. This bathroom fan is rated at 80-cfm and it is suitable for bathrooms up to around 80 square feet in size.
The 7117 is very quiet since it is rated at 1.1 sones, any sone rating that is around 1 sone or less is very quiet. The housing is made out of galvanized steel so it can resist rust and corrosion.
It comes with a central light with a white globe, and it fits a 16-watt LED light that is rated at 900 lumens. This light is equivalent to a 75-watt incandescent light bulb. The motor was engineered to be able to run continuously for up to 50,000 hours.
Pros
- Round shape
- 16-watt LED light
- 80-cfm for medium bathrooms
- Quiet at 1.1 sones
Cons
- Difficult wiring
This combo bathroom fan by Broan-Nutone includes a light, heater, and fan. This 'round shaped' exhaust fan is rated at 110-cfm and is suitable for bathrooms up to around 100 square feet.
It comes with a 1500-watt heater that will quickly heat up your bathroom on those cold winter mornings.
This Broan fan also comes with a 100-watt incandescent light and a 7-watt night light for great additional bathroom lighting. The bulbs are sold separately.
This bath fan by Broan comes with adjustable hanger bars so you can have some flexibility with the installation. A four function wall switch is included with this bathroom exhaust fan.
Pros
- Round shape
- 1500-watt heater
- 100-watt light (7-watt night light)
Cons
- Noisy at ~4 sones
The Air King is a highly decorative bathroom exhaust fan with a round shape. The stylish grille has a nickel finish as well as a frosted light lens that gives it a really nice look.
The light accepts either two 60-watt incandescent bulbs or two 15-watt LED bulbs.
It is rated at 70-cfm so it is suitable for bathrooms up to around 70 square feet in size.
This exhaust fan includes adjustable hanger bars for an easier installation.
Pros
- Round shape
- Two 60-watt (or 15-watt LEDs)
- Rated at 70-cfm
Cons
- Metal may rust
- Loud at 4 sones
The 83002 by Hunter is a decorative and round bathroom exhaust fan that is a great addition to any room. This exhaust fan is rated at 110-cfm and is suitable for bathrooms up to around 100 square feet in size.
It features a decorative bronze finish and flowing scrollwork. The light will take two 60-watt bulbs and also one 7-watt night light.
This exhaust fan can be used above a bathtub or shower as long as it is with a GFCI circuit. The light cover can be quickly and easily removed and without removing any screws which is nice for changing the bulbs.
Pros
- Round and decorative shape
- Two 60-watt (or 7-watt LEDs)
- Bronze finish
Cons
- Somewhat loud at 3 sones
- Light lens blocks some light
My #1 Top Pick: Broan-Nutone 8664RP
My #1 top rated pick for the best round bathroom exhaust fan goes to the Broan-Nutone 8664RP. Here's why...
#1. Round Shape
This exhaust fan comes with a round grille which gives it a unique look. It also makes it easier to install since you can install it any direction without the 'sides' needing to be flush with the walls.
#2. Light
This bathroom fan comes with a 100-watt light to add extra bathroom illumination. You can have the light and fan wired on the same switch or wired separate. Bulb is not included.
#3. Hanger Bars
An adjustable hanger bar system comes with the purchase which should make the installation easier. Hanger bars are basically a metal frame that the bath fan housing is attached to. The hanger bars are what connects to the ceiling joists, and since it is adjustable, it makes the install and placement easier.
2 thoughts on “Top 5 Best Round Bathroom Exhaust Fans (2024 Review)”
your descriptions are very nice but nowhere do you say any of them can go into a shower area for wet access. Thats what I need to know for my project.
Hey James,
The vast majority of bath fans CAN be used above a shower as long as it is on a GFCI circuit so it’s kind of pointless to list. The current top pick (Broan-Nutone 8664RP) is wet-rated for shower areas if on GFCI. But please verify with the manufacturer first if this is an important consideration for you.
Cheers,
Arie