Very quiet, which was one of my main concerns. Everything comes out very clean as well!   Loading plates is great, but everything else seems a bit awkward.  Also, I got a black finish.  There is a black kick-plate, but it doesn't cover up all of the silver component underneath.  This is hard to see when standing in the kitchen.  I have steps leading up to the kitchen, so you can see it when the bottom of the dishwasher is closer to eye level from the steps.