Best Upright Vacuums for Noise level

#1

Only one reviewer evaluated noise directly and praised the vacuum as quieter than other vacuums they had used.

#2

Noise impressions were generally favorable, with reviewers describing it as not very loud, not screaming, and more pleasant than some alternatives.

#3

Noise was usually acceptable or quiet, especially in slower drying, but the fast drying cycle drew complaints for being noticeably loud.

#4

Noise was mostly described as quieter than average or not especially loud, though one reviewer found floor mode slightly louder.

#5

Noise is generally acceptable for a corded upright, with some tests calling it relatively quiet, though one comparison still described both vacuums as fairly loud.

#6

Noise evidence was mixed: one comparison called it relatively quiet, while another review found it a little louder than average.

#7

Noise impressions were mixed: one comparison measured it as the least noisy in that lineup, while another review called it a little louder than average.

#8

Noise feedback is limited and mildly mixed: one owner said it could be quieter, but not excessively loud.

#9

Noise opinions varied sharply, from quiet and acceptable in some reviews to loud or noisy in others.

#10

Noise feedback is moderate: one reviewer found it quieter than a Dyson DC65 but not truly quiet overall.

#11

Noise feedback is mixed: lab-style reviews found it normal or not overly loud for a high-performance upright, while home and technician reviews noted loudness or a high-pitched tone.

#12

Noise was acceptable to mixed: some found the sound pleasant or moderate, while others called it noisy or noted changing mode volume.

#13

Noise feedback is split: one hands-on reviewer found the unit quieter, while other buyers called it noisy or tolerable rather than quiet.

#14

Noise evidence was mixed: Consumer Reports described it as less noisy than the Oreck but still middle-of-the-road, Top Ten Reviews found it surprisingly quiet for its size, and one technician...

#15

Noise feedback is mixed: one lab found it surprisingly quiet for a high-performance upright, while another reviewer found it loud enough to be frustrating.

#16

Noise was a recurring tradeoff: one test found it only slightly louder than a cheaper Shark, while another called it clearly noisy.

#17

Noise impressions were mixed: one reviewer said the vacuum was not very loud, while another called the turbo brush loud and rattly and the Rewind louder than a cordless unit.

#18

Noise feedback is mixed: one test called it still noisy and another pet list noted louder operation, while one owner said it was not super loud.

#19

Noise was usually average to slightly loud; a few sources called it fairly quiet, but several measured around 78-80 dB.

#20

Noise was a consistent caveat: reviewers measured or described it as noisy, louder than a Shark comparison model, or noisy on higher suction settings.

#21

Noise is a recurring concern, though a few users find the tone tolerable or quieter than prior vacuums.

#22

Noise drew repeated criticism, with several reviewers calling it loud or very noisy; one later turbo comparison found only a modest improvement.

#23

Noise is a recurring drawback, with reviewers noting it is louder than some competitors and describing it as a very loud machine.

#24

Noise is a consistent weakness; reviewers described it as loud or very noisy, even when they liked the cleaning power.

#25

Noise was a clear weakness in the comparative test, where the Amazon Basics was measured as nearly as loud as another noisy budget upright.

#26

Noise is a consistent weakness, with multiple reviewers calling it loud or among the loudest vacuums tested.