I'm looking for one that's ultra quiet. Mine is very loud (the Black and Decker). The one at my gym is in a small box, but can't find it anywhere.
81170
This one is less noisy than others I've tried, but it's hardly ultra quiet. I would say that the noise is tolerable.
81171
It is certainly NOT quiet. Great and heavy duty, but not ultra quiet. Sorry! :)
81172
This makes noise but it is not abrasive. I would call this one more on the quiet side because I've used it at the gym and no one even looks up or pays attention.
81173
I have also used the black and decker,it is loud. This pump is small approximately 6 to 8 inches long it is much quieter than the black and decker I would not say super quiet but it is not loud. I prefer it over the other pump
920287
I just returned a Eureka that was LOUD! This is 10x quieter... Depends on what u consider loud.
1463333
Mine is actually very quiet. I had another model that was extremely noisy, so I am very happy with this model.
134431
I find it to be quite loud - when running it sounds like I'm stomping my feet on it. I've been running routinely at gyms for 10+ years and have never had this issue. My model may have a defect though, I don't know.
1495707
I love mine, but it is anything but quiet. I have this little one in the garage and a full size shop vac in the basement but honestly there is not much difference in the loudness. It is a shop vac and they are not canister vacs for sure.
735322
This model has whisper wheels so it's pretty quiet. I have no experience with the other model you're talking about, but I can say we've enjoyed this one, use it daily, and haven't had any complaints. We love that it's quiet.
1867072
This is my first purchase and I am not sure how the other models are. I only know the one I bought (J8005) is super quiet. Really nice.
1880865
I think it is definitely quieter than other models. I have had 2 other machines and this one is decidedly quieter, not silent but more of a medium soft buzz.
1533897
It is actually quite a bit noisier than those magnetic resistance ones. Notably, I've also used this one for several years:Confidence Fitness Space Saving X BikeThis one is noticeably quieter and also sturdier. If you don't need the fan I would say it is a better choice.
1888774
Interesting comment here. I have a Bunn grinder that my family says will "wake the dead" because it is so loud. I was looking for a grinder that is a lot quieter, and thought I may have found on in this KitchenAid model. From what you are saying here, it isn't much quieter than a Bunn, if any at all.
2267860
I bought one for the conference room of my office and it was not quiet. The condenser motor was loud and it wouldn't stop running. I took it back and the replacement is much quieter. The motor runs more quietly and is not on all the time -- only when necessary to cool. It does "gurgle" a bit sometimes as it runs (the sound of the Freon flowing?), but the overall noise level is now acceptable for a conference room.
2149984
We bought this one because of the reviews of it being quieter and having a stronger motor. We love ours, but have never tried the other model.
132505
I have it in my kitchen on the counter. I do not find it to be too loud it does make some noise. It doesn't bother me in the least. If you are looking for ultra quiet something you won't notice this isn't it. However, it does perform wonderfully and the ice it "clear"
1888624
No, it is not. It's pretty quiet. That's why I returned a Black and Decker mixer to Macy's.
638098
Even at n6 volts it is noisier than I would want in my office, let alone bedroom. I also bought the model 160-8 Leisure Components unit (6-12 volt also) Much less noisy, but still noisier than a fish tank pump I used to have in my 15 gallon aquarium
841368
It's the quietest model I've found, although you can still hear a slight buzz from it. I don't find it annoying but there is some noise. We have it in our office and it doesn't disturb me while working.
94096
One other comment to add. I read where one person said it was loud. Mine is relatively quiet...much quieter than an up right.