Is this more on the loud side or more on the quiet side as far as compressors go.
1625294
even a little bicycle pump is loud, just the nature of the beast- but all and all, I'd call it "normal" for an air compressor, not overly loud, but your neighbor will know oyu are using it.
218468
I don't find it excessively loud. It's a gas powered motor after all . I just know it works great and have had no problems with it .
18038
I would say you could speak over it fairly easily. . Not as loud s the air compressor that runs it. That's about as close as I can give you
1598888
Yes, it is very quiet. It has 3 fan speeds. I have it in a bedroom, so to make it even quieter I put a strip of heavy felt on the sill to cut down on the compressor noise.
1789836
It's not terribly loud. My shop vac is noisier. Most all of the tools it would be used with are going to be noisier. Good hearing protection should be used regardless of what dust collector is used I have owned mine for two years now and it is performing very well. Much less dust than my previous unit which is why I upgraded. It handles a couple tools at the same time very well. I recommend it. Might cost a bit more than others but worth it.
1188866
No, it is not one of the quieter ones. Personally I think it is fairly loud, especially for one very good reason.That reason is...this pump needs vent holes in the pipe section between the pump and valve. The holes cause water to stream out as the pump is working and after it turns off. This stream is fairly loud.Better to get a pump that specifically doesn't need these vent holes, such as a Wayne unit.
1085445
On low pretty quiet , but on high yes it is louder . It does not bother me though.
954717
I would not describe it as quiet. But I know what you mean, it's not quite as loud as other travel dryers.
504711
It is powerful so it is louder. But it is a lower sound of machine noise. Well worth the price.
225385
The fan on low is crazy loud on our 6 month old unit and when the compressor kicks in you can hear it on the other side of our small building. It is in a small 5 by 7 room with a closed door to keep some computer equipment cool so the compressor runs rarely, but the fan is loud enough to hear down the hall and in near by offices on that side of the building..
223812
Depends on where it is used. In the garage it isn't bad, but in a bedroom it will seem louder. Hope this helps.
233878
Compressor has worked well so far. Installed summer 2013. I have never heard a quiet one.
1084534
Yes very quiet and very fast with building up pressure. Heavy but best compressor I've ever owned.
2097967
It's not listed in the owner's manual, you should call the manufacturer. Click on the owners manual in the following link. I'm satisfied with the noise level on the MAC700 in comparison to other portable compressors. This is my fourth compressor and I wouldn't trade it for anything else. http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?Name=MAC700
2253535
At low-medium it's almost silent. High is not too disruptive, turbo is loud enough it will interfere a bit.
1693033
It's as loud as any other portable. It's louder when the condenser is on vs just the fan. You'll get used to it though.
2225483
I don't know the exact db and I don't have a way to measure it. I can say it is the quietest compressor I have ever been around or have ever owned. You can be in the same room as the compressor, and still carry on a conversation without yelling. My wife's hair dryer make more noise than this compressor. If you want a quiet, portable, compressor that will last a lifetime this is it.