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Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 vs Aero Pure AP80-RVL

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Aero Pure AP80-RVL is cheaper at $149.8. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 or Aero Pure AP80-RVL?

The Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Aero Pure AP80-RVL is the cheaper at $149.8. Get the Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 for the stronger spec sheet, the Aero Pure AP80-RVL to spend less.

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Key specs, head to head

The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.

Airflow (CFM)
Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 110
Aero Pure AP80-RVL 80

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 Aero Pure AP80-RVL
US price $167.99 $149.8
BrandPanasonicAero Pure
Released
Airflow (CFM) 110 80
Noise sones 0.3 1.2
Max coverage area (sq ft) 110 80
Duct diameter (in) 6
Energy star certified Yes Yes
Motor type DC
Wattage (W) 10.6 20
Efficacy cfm per watt 10.6
Humidity sensor No No
Integrated light No Yes
Warranty years 3 6
Mount type ceiling ceiling

Sources — Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1: iaq.na.panasonic.com (verified 2026-07-13). Aero Pure AP80-RVL: aeropurefans.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 and Aero Pure AP80-RVL?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Airflow (CFM): Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 110 vs Aero Pure AP80-RVL 80
  • Noise sones: Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 0.3 vs Aero Pure AP80-RVL 1.2
  • Max coverage area (sq ft): Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 110 vs Aero Pure AP80-RVL 80
  • Wattage (W): Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 10.6 vs Aero Pure AP80-RVL 20
  • Integrated light: Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 false vs Aero Pure AP80-RVL true
  • Warranty years: Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 3 vs Aero Pure AP80-RVL 6

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