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Quietest Dishwashers of 2024 – Consumer Reports
Manufacturers report a model’s noise level in decibels, averaging the readings over the dishwasher’s full cycle. But that isn’t necessarily the best indicator of noise output. So CR’s panel of judges sit and listen to each dishwasher that we test through its entire cycle—even if it takes 3 hours. “People remember a noise when it’s at its loudest,” Ciufo says.…
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Quietest Midsized SUVs – Consumer Reports
Below, we’ve identified the quietest two- and three-row midsized SUVs in order of their results in our interior noise tests. Plus, all of them are recommended, meaning they scored well in our road tests, have good reliability, and performed well in crash tests. All come standard with automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that works at highway speeds,…
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Quietest Compact SUVs – Consumer Reports
We’ve identified the 10 quietest compact SUVs in order of their results in our interior noise tests. Unless otherwise noted, automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that operates at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW) are standard equipment. Some of these models carry our Green Choice designation, which highlights the vehicles with the cleanest…
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Quietest Vacuums of 2024 – Consumer Reports
“Quiet” is not a word typically associated with vacuum cleaners. “Annoyingly loud” is probably closer to the truth. In our vacuum lab, we’ve encountered some models that produce quite a racket, especially when running at full power. But after testing hundreds of vacuums, we’ve also found some models that are quieter. Although a loud vacuum can be irritating to your…
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