one reviewer says it's too loud, another says it's quiet. I'd like to know, is it loud or quiet?
891960
When it has been "asleep" it comes on a little loud, but it only lasts a few seconds and then it is as quiet as a mouse. I love it.
891961
From our standpoint it has been very quiet, and is not a distraction in the workplace.
1473335
It's quiet on the low setting but the high setting is a little loud for me. Just my preference. I like to keep it on the lowest setting.
81171
It is certainly NOT quiet. Great and heavy duty, but not ultra quiet. Sorry! :)
1463551
It is still fairly loud. The lower setting isn't too loud but if you really want to move things, you'll probably need it on the higher setting and it's noticeably louder.
1813325
No to me it is not loud and it does not hurt me. I did however had to ship it back due to they believe the battery was not working. They shipped it back got it a few weeks ago and working fine right now.
2204123
It is not that noisy. I've never had a complaint. Audio feedback: yes, too loud: no.
265975
I don't think it's too loud at all. It does a good job of keeping me cool and makes a small amount of white noise, I find it to be a bit too quiet if I travel with it and so I use a bit bigger fan at home, but since it is so easy to travel with, it does at least give SOME white noise. It does only have one speed, but it's so incredibly light weight. Also, for being so small and light, it seems to have no problem staying on for a full day or night and I've been using it for years with no problem. With any new white noise product you'll have some adjustment as you acclimate to the sound, but I definitely would not say this one is guilty of being "too loud." I don't think it's too loud at all. It does a good job of keeping me cool and makes a small amount of white noise, I find it to be a bit too quiet if I travel with it and so I use a bit bigger fan at home, but since it is so easy to travel with, it does at least give SOME white noise. It does only have one speed, but it's so incredibly light weight. Also, for being so small and light, it seems to have no problem staying on for a full day or night and I've been using it for years with no problem. With any new white noise product you'll have some adjustment as you acclimate to the sound, but... » Read More I don't think it's too loud at all. It does a good job of keeping me cool and makes a small amount of white noise, I find it to be a bit too quiet if I travel with it and so I use a bit bigger fan at home, but since it is so easy to travel with, it does at least give SOME white noise. It does only have one speed, but it's so incredibly light weight. Also, for being so small and light, it seems to have no problem staying on for a full day or night and I've been using it for years with no problem. With any new white noise product you'll have some adjustment as you acclimate to the sound, but I definitely would not say this one is guilty of being "too loud." « Show Less
2176167
Like any fan you can hear it, but truly it is the most quiet fan ive ever used, i love it, i dont like alot of noise from fans ,but this is so relaxing, i feel you will love it. I hope this helps.
104826
Hi. I haven't installed it yet. But as soon as I do, I'll let you know. I'm hoping it is quieter. It may be another couple of weeks (mid-August) before I get it installed. Thanks! Stay tuned.
1888999
I think it is Loud. I close the door to my bedroom and leave it. It is hard to talk over unless you have a large room. I still like it however
867351
I would say it is loud if set to highest setting. There are 6 settings. Mine is set to 4. I also have extentions so it rings in multiple rooms. I have them set at different levels.
967819
It's quiet, but I would not call it whisper quiet. Maybe "low talking" quiet.
336439
I do not think it is loud and I believe it shreds reasonable fast. It really depends on your standard by which you judge it.
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.
328881
No, it is not supposed to be quiet, it's supposed to be loud, replace it if you think you need a new one.
834695
I don't know about compared to others because it's the only one I've owned, but you can hear it in the other room. I won't use mine while others are still sleeping, but if they are awake, I don't think it's loud enough to be a distraction.
526611
Can't count the decibel level but it's not noisy. Relatively quite for the amount of air it's pushing. I'm not a rep but I hope this helps. I think it's a great product IMHO.