Ranked by decibels, not by marketing
Dishwashers, air conditioners, fans, vacuums, range hoods. We compare the noise figures manufacturers publish, check them against what owners report, and tell you which quiet one is worth the money.
Most box fan makers publish no noise figure at all, and one says it does not test for sound. Here are the few that do, and how to pick a quiet one.
September 20, 2026 · 6 min read · top pick $99.99
A microwave makes four different noises, and makers publish figures for almost none. Here are the models you can mute and the quietest doors and fans.
September 20, 2026 · 7 min read · top pick $499.95
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Most mini fridge makers publish no noise rating at all. We found the ones that do, and explain which type of fridge to put in a room where you sleep.
September 19, 2026 · 7 min read
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Range hood makers advertise the sone rating of their slowest speed. We ranked hoods on how loud they are when you actually cook, using certified ratings.
September 19, 2026 · 6 min read · top pick $1,199.00
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The sone rating on the box is measured under ideal conditions. We ranked bathroom fans on how loud they are once installed, and on the duct you have.
September 18, 2026 · 6 min read
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No maker publishes a decibel rating for a garbage disposal. Here is how to find a genuinely quiet one anyway, and the models worth buying.
September 18, 2026 · 6 min read · top pick $349.00
Read guideEvery pick lists its decibel rating, and we explain what that number means in the room it lives in.
Every pick shows the price we last verified, and we re-check them on a schedule.
No pick is perfect. We say what's wrong with each one, including what quiet costs you.
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