Noise drew strong praise in the hands-on review that described the PencilWash as very quiet and usable without disturbing others.
Pros: Noise level, Under-Furniture Pickup
Cons: Tool-change simplicity, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)
Noise drew strong praise in the hands-on review that described the PencilWash as very quiet and usable without disturbing others.
Pros: Noise level, Under-Furniture Pickup
Cons: Tool-change simplicity, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)
Noise feedback is mostly favorable for the robot itself, while dock and pump noises are the main caveat.
Pros: Sanitizing performance, Odor control
Cons: Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed, Ongoing ownership costs (bags
Reviewers generally found standard cleaning quiet or manageable, with louder moments on high suction or during dock activity.
Pros: Hair-removal channel issues, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance
Cons: Accessories and Tools, Stair Cleaning
Noise impressions were mostly favorable for the power level, especially dock noise, though one review still called the robot noisy in some configurations.
Pros: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Large debris handling
Cons: Stuck resistance, Dirty water sensor
Noise impressions ranged from very quiet in one home to among the loudest robovacs in another, with dock self-emptying and mop-prep cycles drawing the most criticism.
Pros: Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed, Ongoing ownership costs (bags
Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Under-Furniture Pickup
Noise feedback was mostly positive, with reviewers calling it relatively quiet, though one noted it could still be a little loud and dock emptying was not quiet.
Pros: Versatility, Floor shine after cleaning
Cons: Odor control, Stuck resistance
Noise is context-dependent: one reviewer found higher power louder and rattly, another noted roller noise, while the Italian review praised restrained cleaning noise.
Pros: Stuck resistance, Assembly and Setup
Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Suitability for small spaces
Noise was acceptable for scheduled cleaning in some homes, but reviewers noted louder maximum suction and dock/drying sounds.
Pros: Maneuverability and Handling, Versatility
Cons: Under-Furniture Pickup, Low-profile design
Noise was a recurring caveat: reviewers did not call it unusable, but several noted it was louder than average or reached a high 81 dB on max suction.
Pros: Cyclone performance, Suction and Airflow
Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters
Noise was a recurring concern, especially vacuum motors, auto-emptying, and water-wash cycles.
Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Versatility
Cons: Value-for-money, Support and Reliability