Is this loud or quiet? I had one before and the loudness drove me nuts to where I couldn't use it
361649
It's more like a very small fan. I'd say it is relatively quiet. It's not a rattling sound or anything. I usually use mine at night so it's ready by morning.
361650
I don't think it's loud at all. I can barely hear it with the tv or radio on.
1228279
it was pretty loud. Yet I was not using it for the living room I was using it for the bedroom. If your living room large it might not be loud enough. I think it is more for a bedroom or a smaller room.
1871042
Mine isn't whipser-quiet as the other reviewer said, though its not loud either. Its probably about what you would expect it to sound like.
2191512
Mine is quiet but it depends on which setting you use. If it's on the lowest and is still very loud then there is an issue.
2233737
My unit is normal noise, just blower sound, to me not loud at all. Other brands much louder. I would reccomend this one , this is my second one love them. best luck with your choice.
473959
I purchased it for my wife to use at her work. She said it is a lot louder than the last one they had. They thought it was jamming up the first time they used it.
1831103
I did not find it to be loud at all, but I was always using it at home on a soft surface. I can see how it would sound much louder if placed on a hard surface like a desk.
110008
It is not too loud, but it is noticeable due to the fact that the fan is attached to a metal box. I have mine tucked away in a place where I do not hear it unless I'm near it. The benefits outweigh the any sound it produces. You have the option of turning the fan off, if your device has a fan. I prefer having the fan of the box and my device on for optimal cooling. I hope this helps!
1777066
Mines not loud at all. You have to put it next to your ear to hear it. I bought it because it was supposed to be loud.
110445
My sound is pretty loud. To pump up the volume u have to hold the button down. Mine is so loud that my so in his room is begging me to turn it down. I don't understand what happened with yours. I have no problems at all with mine. And guess what!! My phone volume is turned to half way and my speaker is still loud. I never turn my up all the way up. The speaker just takes off with its loudness. Love it�
2009192
Not super loud. More like annoying. I've only heard mine up close. Haven't tried to see what it sounds like from a distance. Anybody checked to see if the sound can be heard from a distance?
2046780
this is the only unit i have ever had so it is hard for me to say. it is not loud, but you can tell it is on. the higher the setting the louder it is, but it is not annoyingly loud. sorry i could not be more helpful!
2024989
On the two highest settings it can be loud.Easy solution is to turn the unit on either the highest setting or Auto about an hour prior to going into the room.At that point you can put it on the first or second settings overnight and it shouldn't disturb you.I leave it on Auto and sometimes it will cycle into high while I'm sleeping but that no longer bothers me.Effective machine the easier breathing makes the noise issue tolerable.
999125
Tried mine last night for the first time, makes so much noise that I had to go back to my old unit. Will try again in a different area and see if that helps
1878147
It's not as loud as the older models. Depends on how sensitive your neighbors are. I hardly notice it and it is right outside a window, but the window is closed.
2068343
Is it still under warranty? Mine is too loud most of the time. Sounds like the unit is faulty.
1004582
It is no more noisy than anything else hand held. It is pretty powerful though and there are always trade offs, and that would be noise for power. If it is that bothersome try some light duty hearing protection. I think this could be an issue with most of these units.