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

In-use noise is described as typical-to-pleasant for the category (low-to-mid 70 dB in a couple tests), with at least one reviewer noting it is quieter than older floor cleaners.

#4

Noise impressions are mixed: one comparison test measured it as relatively quiet around the low-80 dB range, while another measured it slightly louder than average. Overall it is moderate and...

#5

Noise impressions skew positive for an upright: several reviews call it quieter than some competing uprights and certain Dyson models. It is still commonly acknowledged as not truly quiet, especially...

#6

Most reviewers describe it as quieter than many uprights (often reported in the high‑70s to low‑80s dB range), though one measurement peaked in the mid‑80s and floor mode can sound...

#7

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.

#8

Noise is typically “upright-vac loud” rather than quiet, with measured levels ranging from the mid/upper‑60s into the 70s dB depending on mode. Detect/boost behavior can change the pitch and volume...

#9

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.

#10

Noise feedback is mixed: several users call it relatively quiet or quieter than older Sharks, while others describe it as very noisy. Overall it trends tolerable but not silent.

#11

Noise impressions vary: one lab-style review measured it around 59 dB and called it surprisingly quiet, while another home test recorded about 81 dB and found it loud. Expect a...

#12

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

#13

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

#14

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.

#15

Noise is a common complaint: it is often described as louder than expected for a premium upright, though not necessarily the loudest in its category.

#16

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...

#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 common complaint, with descriptions ranging from loud to screaming if powered on while upright. Measured sound levels in one test place it on the louder side of...

#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.