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We measure from a distance of around 2 foot from the chassis with our Extech digital sound level meter to mirror a real world situation.
KitGuru noise guide
10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refridgerator
50dBA – Normal Conversation
60dBA – Laughter
70dBA – Vacuum Cleaner or Hairdryer
80dBA – City Traffic or a Garbage Disposal
90dBA – Motorcycle or Lawnmower
100dBA – MP3 player at maximum output
110dBA – Orchestra
120dBA – Front row rock concert/Jet Engine
130dBA – Threshold of Pain
140dBA – Military Jet takeoff/Gunshot (close range)
160dBA – Instant Perforation of eardrum
The system is generally fairly quiet, until the CPU is tasked hard, and the fans quickly whir up to compensate. When gaming, the fans are very noticeable, generating quite a lot of noise. The Core i5 processor option might run a little cooler, and therefore quieter.
well thats amazing, but the price is just madness. Wish I could afford to burn 2.5k on a laptop mind you 🙂
its certainly state of the art, but I cant see many people paying that for a superportable. macbook air is much better priced
Fran, get a grip, the macbook air is a toy compared to that machine. the apple computers are pretty naff, they look good.
that sony is one of the best machines on the market right now