Panasonic
Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1
$167.99
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Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 vs Air King AK80
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Air King AK80 is cheaper at $115.86. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 or Air King AK80?
The Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Air King AK80 is the cheaper at $115.86. Get the Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 for the stronger spec sheet, the Air King AK80 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.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 | Air King AK80 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $167.99 | $115.86 |
| Brand | Panasonic | Air King |
| Released | — | — |
| Airflow (CFM) | 110 | 80 |
| Noise sones | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Max coverage area (sq ft) | 110 | 100 |
| Duct diameter (in) | 6 | 4 |
| Energy star certified | Yes | Yes |
| Motor type | DC | — |
| Wattage (W) | 10.6 | 27.6 |
| Efficacy cfm per watt | 10.6 | — |
| Humidity sensor | No | No |
| Integrated light | No | No |
| Warranty years | 3 | 5 |
| Mount type | ceiling | ceiling |
Sources — Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1: iaq.na.panasonic.com (verified 2026-07-13). Air King AK80: airkinglimited.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 and Air King AK80?
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 Air King AK80 80
- Noise sones: Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 0.3 vs Air King AK80 1.5
- Max coverage area (sq ft): Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 110 vs Air King AK80 100
- Duct diameter (in): Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 6 vs Air King AK80 4
- Wattage (W): Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 10.6 vs Air King AK80 27.6
- Warranty years: Panasonic WhisperCeiling DC FV-0511VQ1 3 vs Air King AK80 5