is it really that noisy ? Jim
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On high, it`s what I would definitely call "loud." As in, it overwhelms most other noises in a room. On low, however, it`s not loud at all. Like lmclark76, I too like that low hum when it`s on low. I`ve found that the unit doesn`t cool as well when set to high. It cools beautifully on low and it is still powerful enough to feel across the hall and into an adjacent room. These units must make SOME noise; they blow strong currents of air. You`d be hard pressed to find any portable or window unit that is very "quiet." If "quiet" is an absolute must, then your only solution is a central air system. On high, it`s what I would definitely call "loud." As in, it overwhelms most other noises in a room. On low, however, it`s not loud at all. Like lmclark76, I too like that low hum when it`s on low. I`ve found that the unit doesn`t cool as well when set to high. It cools beautifully on low and it is still powerful enough to feel across the hall and into an adjacent room. These units must make SOME noise; they blow strong currents of air. You`d be hard pressed to find any portable or window unit that is very "quiet." If "quiet" is an absolute must, then your only... » Read More On high, it`s what I would definitely call "loud." As in, it overwhelms most other noises in a room. On low, however, it`s not loud at all. Like lmclark76, I too like that low hum when it`s on low. I`ve found that the unit doesn`t cool as well when set to high. It cools beautifully on low and it is still powerful enough to feel across the hall and into an adjacent room. These units must make SOME noise; they blow strong currents of air. You`d be hard pressed to find any portable or window unit that is very "quiet." If "quiet" is an absolute must, then your only solution is a central air system. « Show Less
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The fan on low is crazy loud on our 6 month old unit and when the compressor kicks in you can hear it on the other side of our small building. It is in a small 5 by 7 room with a closed door to keep some computer equipment cool so the compressor runs rarely, but the fan is loud enough to hear down the hall and in near by offices on that side of the building..
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In my opinion, it's not noisy. I think it's more quiet than a window AC. I really like the hum of the motor, and it doesn't bother me at all.
36491
Its pretty close to our laptop key board... can't really say. I personally like clicking/typing noise and I kind a think its not loud...
1382466
I personal don't think its loud, its kind of a mumm.... I am very satisfied with is unit, does a good job.
1146078
Yes. It just sounds like whooshing air, which is a white noise sound to me so it doesn't bother me. It is by no means loud at all. Quiet is relative, but I'm my opinion, yes it is quiet. I hope that helps. Ps. I love this item regardless
2131857
it makes sound.. its not quite.. its like u might hear others talk if you concentrate on their talk.. but as far as i know its noisy, but not that noisy u cant bear it...
1342396
No, it is not noisy. I don't know if Barker is considered top quality, but it got good reviews.
1263279
It is pretty quiet. It sounds like a quiet fan blowing. Nothing more than that.
1290779
It is not really noisy. It makes a swoosh sounds as you walk or run on it -- but not noise.
1085448
No I don't think it's overly loud. I use it alot and the hum doesn't bother me. In NYC I have more noise with the windows open. I am very happy with this model.
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It is a pretty noisy les, yes. You can clearly hear the focus and the aperture leafs.
1933490
it is noisy, yes. you will have little more little less that kind of noise with all high speed (rpm) machine.
1665152
It is not too noisy. On the other hand I used it in a kitchen where the noise level is higher then in an office. Good luck.
572104
I didn't think it was all that noisy, sounds are repetitive though. I bought it for my nephew.
1722956
It is noisy but it's compact which outweighs that problem. I would rate it 7 out of 10.
262788
Its not a consideration. It's not as loud as my himidifier, not as loud as the air circulating through my ductwork, not as loud as the AC. I might put it on par with, I dont know what. I actually didn't notice the noise so I can't recall. I guess it can't be that loud.
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It's pretty loud. I'd compare the sound level to a vaccuum cleaner or a dust buster maybe.
755798
Well, it is noisy but not enough to bother people. Maybe as noisy as an electric can opener?