How loud is it....I'm worried about bothering my neighbors who sit outdoors about 45 feet from where I want to put this unit.
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.
1878148
45 feet away.... they will be able to hear it but I don't think it will be too bad. It's probably about 60-70 decibels when you are standing right by it as it does its job, and that is the level of a normal voice conversation when heard from 3 feet away. Just depends on the neighbors' tolerance level; everyone is different. After a while, it recedes into the background and you don't notice it as much -- at least I don't. When it fries a big one, sometimes it remains on the grid until it is literally burned away and there is this electric sizzling sound for several seconds. I wouldn't put it right outside my bedroom window, but I would put it in my yard if they are 45 feet away. They'll get used to it. 45 feet away.... they will be able to hear it but I don't think it will be too bad. It's probably about 60-70 decibels when you are standing right by it as it does its job, and that is the level of a normal voice conversation when heard from 3 feet away. Just depends on the neighbors' tolerance level; everyone is different. After a while, it recedes into the background and you don't notice it as much -- at least I don't. When it fries a big one, sometimes it remains on the grid until it is literally burned away and there is this electric sizzling sound for several seconds. I wouldn't put it... » Read More 45 feet away.... they will be able to hear it but I don't think it will be too bad. It's probably about 60-70 decibels when you are standing right by it as it does its job, and that is the level of a normal voice conversation when heard from 3 feet away. Just depends on the neighbors' tolerance level; everyone is different. After a while, it recedes into the background and you don't notice it as much -- at least I don't. When it fries a big one, sometimes it remains on the grid until it is literally burned away and there is this electric sizzling sound for several seconds. I wouldn't put it right outside my bedroom window, but I would put it in my yard if they are 45 feet away. They'll get used to it. « Show Less
1878149
I'm not being funny but it depends on the size of the bug. Smaller bugs are like a little zzzip, big moths or other large insects sound like their getting zapped by Dr. Frankenstein. But it's not a long noise. Besides, at about 50', it'll get their bug too!
1878150
It does make a noticeable "cracking" noise when large bugs get in it, but shouldn't be a nuisance to neighbors. Most bugs are zapped quietly. Remind them you are killing their bugs also.
1878151
it makes a noise but more entertaining than annoying. Not very loud IMHO. But also depends on the size of the bug getting zapped.
1878152
In my opinion not at all loud, you can here it zapping bugs with a low volume crackle. Mine is about 50 feet from my patio and is not bothersome at all. My neighbor is about same distance and has never said anything to me.
1878153
When the big bugs are getting zapped.. it can be fairly loud... but when it's not zapping I don't think I hear it
792807
If your hoanuse sit on a lot that is over 10,000 sq. foot . I don't think your neighbor can hear the shot that loud to bother he or she too much unless you use your back yard as a daily training. I use mine probably 3 times a week about 30 minutes and never been told that the noise was unacceptable. As far as the other two brands you mention, sorry I don't have experience with them however I bought another brand prior to RWS it was cheaper but faster and louder and the reason I returned was good power but not very accurate. I recommend this one (RWS) smoother trigger and accurate.
962741
Of the 3 types of alarms I have had, this is by far the loudest. We currently have it located in a 20'x30' open area, more or less, and there's no way you could not hear it. It echoes since the room isn't furnished yet. We are in the process of building and haven't spent a night there yet to answer about the middle of the night, but I'm very confident that it would, if it were within 15' of your bedroom.
1289308
Its not very loud. I have ours in a wood shelter. You have to be close to hear it.
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.
103117
It is not quiet per say but it isnt the loudest one I have had... I would not get it if you are trying to not let other hear you, if that makes sence.
33584
The closest thing I can say its as loud as maybe tapping in a Pringles potato chip container with pens. I think you should be ok for apartment living. I'm moving into a condo next year and I am still going to play on it.
2229780
It is loud but not so you can hear it on a different floor. If it was that loud I would not want it. When I go to an area that is far away I TAKE IT WITH ME TO THAT AREA. The unit is light so there is no problem. It beeps for about 30 seconds before it shuts off.
975318
its not very loud at all.....im not a hunter but I dont think it would be an issue
1740601
I can't hear it running in the house with the windows closed. I have no problem carrying on a conversation, without screaming, standing right next to it when it is running . It is quieter than my lawn mower, pressure washer and snow blower. It's quieter then I expected it to be.
2025541
My shop is directly under our sun room. We live in the sun room. My unit is mounted to the ceiling joist in the shop which are the floor joist for the sun room. The unit cannot be heard in the sun room. In the shop where I generally work within 6 feet of it, I run it on low speed most of the time. Low is OK. I'll go to high speed when I am sanding. I find medium and high too loud when I don't have other noise making devices running. Keep in mind that I am a person that does not like loud music. I do not have music playing in the shop.
1352336
Not loud. You have to be within a few feet to hear it. If you install it on a different floor or in a location you don't frequent you probably will not hear it. Look elsewhere.
1694231
How close are your neighbors? My kids say they can hear it from upstairs and all conversations and TV programs get put on pause when it is running. It isn't horrible it isn't stealthy either. If you are blending ice or frozen fruit then it is even louder than when you are just blending raw veggies. It is still totally worth it though! It is a great product.
1089303
Not sure. It's loud enough that I fear my neighbors in my building will complain. But it's not a going power a huge lawn party. It's loud enough for a loud apartment party. It's a boom box on steroids.
700700
I believe it is loud enough. I use one in my crawl space and expect to hear it. In a closed space like that, it might take a little while to hear it and wonder what that sound is. But it's a piercing sound.
2009193
Mine is pretty loud because since my bike is placed against my building I face the speaker towards the building and the sound bounces off the building and echos.
885609
K. I got this for a second house. I haven't been there since installed, but my nephew is saying that it is loud. Reach out 2/1, and I will give you an update.