Best 2023 Vacuums for Noise level

#1 Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.8

Noise feedback was positive where mentioned, with one reviewer calling it quieter than comparable vacuums.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#2 Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum
4.7

Noise feedback was strongly positive, with reviewers saying it is quieter than other vacuums and less likely to disturb pets.

Pros: Runtime, Price and Value

Cons: Controls and UI, Convertible handheld design

#4 LG CordZero A937 Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.5

Noise feedback was mostly positive, with several tests and users calling it quiet or less annoying than rivals.

Pros: Emptying and Mess Control, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Comparative performance

#5 Tineco Floor ONE S7 PRO Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum
4.4

Noise is generally acceptable in normal use, with reviewers describing Ultra mode as not loud and the unit as quiet while cleaning.

Pros: Overall opinion, Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)

Cons: Price and Value, Area Rug Handling

#6 Roborock Q8 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.3

Noise impressions were mixed but leaned acceptable: lab data placed robot noise around average, while one reviewer called it quiet enough not to disrupt a home.

Pros: Mopping performance, AI, Smart, App and Automation

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Dock noise

#7 eufy X8 Pro Robot Vacuum
4.2

Vacuuming was usually described as quiet, though one review separated this from the louder auto-empty process.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Overall opinion

Cons: Mopping performance, Maintenance requirements

#8 Roborock S8 + Robot Vacuum
4.1

The robot itself is usually considered quiet, with some reviewers calling it quieter than comparable flagships. Maximum suction and mopping can become noticeably louder.

Pros: Overall opinion, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Dock noise, Price and Value

#9 iRobot Roomba J5+ Combo Vacuum & Mop
3.8

General operating noise was described as acceptable or relatively quiet, while the louder auto-empty dock is scored separately.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Mopping performance, Price and Value

#10 Roborock Q5 Pro + Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.8

Noise was measured around average in Modern Castle testing, while another reviewer noted it remains clearly audible on higher suction.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mopping performance

#11 Dyson Gen5 Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3.8

Noise feedback was mixed: one reviewer called Dyson options noisy, while another described the Gen5outsize as quieter than earlier experiences.

Pros: Debris illumination, Overall opinion

Cons: Weight, Price and Value

#12 Samsung Jet 85 Cordless Vacuum
3.7

Noise was consistently described as average or acceptable rather than silent, with high modes loud but not especially irritating.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Weight

Cons: Debris illumination, Headlight and LED lights

#13 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.6

Cleaning noise was acceptable to good in some modes, but higher suction and dock emptying could be intrusive.

Pros: Mopping performance, Self-cleaning cycle

Cons: Price and Value, Value-for-money

#14 Eureka e10s Robot Vacuum
3.6

Noise opinions were mixed: some reviewers called it quiet or less disruptive, while others found max suction and dock emptying loud.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mop lifting system

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mopping performance

#15 Dreame R20 Cordless Vacuum
3.6

Noise impressions ranged from pleasantly quiet to irritating, with several reviewers noting whine or higher-pitched sound in stronger modes.

Pros: Runtime, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#16 Dyson Gen5 Detect Cordless Vacuum
3.5

Noise evidence was mixed: some reviewers found it relatively quiet for its power, while others measured it as loud or the noisiest Dyson option.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Debris illumination

Cons: Price and Value, Weight

#17 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Lift-Off Vacuum
3.5

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

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Airflow blowback

#18 Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Wet Dry Vacuum
3.3

Noise feedback was mixed: one lab result found mopping slightly quieter than average, while another reviewer found Boost mode very loud.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Price and Value, Controls and UI

#19 Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.2

Noise feedback was mixed: several reviewers called it loud or noisy, while others found the robot surprisingly or relatively quiet.

Pros: Overall opinion, Obstacle Avoidance (Robot)

Cons: Price and Value, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

#20 Dirt Devil Multi-Surface Upright Vacuum
3.1

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.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Emptying and Mess Control

#21 iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum
3.0

Noise feedback was mixed: one review found it typical for a robovac and another valued shorter run time, but several users called it noisy or very loud on hard floors.

Pros: Overall opinion, AI, Smart, App and Automation

Cons: Mopping performance, Noise level

#22 Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Elite Cordless Vacuum
3.0

Noise feedback was mixed: Pet Elite reviews treated low-power noise as acceptable and one comparison found it quieter than the older model, but max power and the older Evolve were...

Pros: Bin and Bag, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Noise level

#23 BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner
3.0

Noise feedback is mixed: one reviewer called it incredibly loud, while another found it less noisy than expected for its power.

Pros: Dried-On Stain Removal, Price and Value

Cons: Floor Drying Time, Weight

#24 Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
3.0

Noise was mixed: one reviewer found the vacuum and dock very loud, while another described the robot as quietly working in the background.

Pros: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Overall opinion

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Self-cleaning cycle

#25 Roomba i5+ Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop
2.8

Noise feedback was mixed: one reviewer called impact noise jarring, while another measured it as roughly typical for robot vacuums.

Pros: Overall opinion, Emptying and Mess Control

Cons: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Mopping performance

#26 Shark Matrix Self Empty Robot Vacuum
2.7

Operating noise was acceptable to some reviewers but a repeated complaint in hands-on videos, with the self-emptying and running noise called loud.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Noise level

#29 Ryobi 18V One+ Hand Vac
2.3

Noise was a consistent drawback, described as very loud and louder than other small hand vacuums.

Pros: Suction and Airflow

#31 Amazon Basics Upright Vacuum
1.5

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

Pros: Weight, Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup

Cons: Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup, Overall opinion