I purchased another one of these 8000 BTU unit after purchasing one a few years ago, and then I purchased a 12000 BTU version because I was happy with the product and the value.  My house does not have central AC so I have many window units.  These are average in how loud they are, but quieter than the units I replaced.  There are a lot more features on these units, but honestly, I only use the COOL and ECO features on all of them.  If you want a basic window AC unit that cools well and is reliable, get this one!