by Jennifer Porterfield |
Last Updated: March 20, 2021 If you’re as fed up with how loud your garage door currently is and you’re looking to buy the best quiet garage door opener for your home, then you’re in the right place! I’ve been getting a lot of request from people asking to write this article on the quietest garage door opener. What most home improvement blogs completely miss when it comes to garage door openers is the impact they have on noise in your home – the easiest solution isn’t to soundproof, but to get a garage door opener that’s quiet in the first place!
I actually tested these garage door openers at my folks place in the suburbs – my dad actually bought all 10 of these quiet garage door openers (and a few others I’m not even listing!) which were meant to be silent. Over the course of a few weekends we did a lot of testing on them and how much sound they transmitted across the house. So I’m confident when I say these are THE BEST 10 quiet garage door openers on the market right now.
As per usual I don’t just list out the 10 Best Garage Door Openers in a table – but I also provide a full in-depth review on each one of them, why you should buy them and of course any negatives that came up in testing them.
Top 10 Best Quietest Garage Door Opener
| Picture | Name | |
|---|---|---|
 | Chamberlain B970 Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener | |
 | Genie QuietLife Connect Smart | |
 | Chamberlain B550 Smart | |
 | LifeMaster 8500 Elite | |
 | Direct Drive 1042V004 | |
 | Nexx Garage NXG-100 with AI | |
 | Chamberlain B510 Ultra-Quiet | |
 | Chamberlain MyQ Smart | |
 | Genie 2035 | |
 | Mightly Mule MM9333H |
Best Quietest Garage Door Opener (Full In-depth Review)
1. Chamberlin B970 Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener
- Smart garage door opener comes with built-in myQ technology to keep you connected and protected: Open, close, and know the status of your garage door from anywhere with a smartphone with the myQ app
- Battery backup: Ensures safe replacement ins-and-outs even during power failures. Radio Frequencies: 310, 315, 390
- Ultra-quiet & strong belt drive: Steel-reinforced belt drive and constructed with high-grade materials for years of reliability and quiet, smooth performance - perfect for attached garages
- Powered by Chamberlain’s Max Lift Power System, the B970 delivers lifting force equivalent to 1 1 by 4 HP, the highest lifting capacity in the category for superior performance in extreme conditions
- Superior range: Includes 2 3-button remote controls that let you control up to 3 openers. Exclusive Triband technology boosts remote range up to 1,500 feet for a quicker entrance and exit
This garage door opener was built keeping quietness in mind. Chamberlin B970 uses a strong steel-reinforced belt drive plus smart technology which makes this garage door opener quietest in the market. Trust me if you really need a good ultra-quiet garage door opener then this is the one, get it without a second opinion. If you are wondering why is it the quietest it is because this garage door opener has a vibration isolation system which manages the motor to stay in place and not to make any noise when opening and closing the door.
Chamberlin B970 uses MyQ Smartphone Control. With MyQ Smartphone Control you can use your smartphone or tablet to open and close the door from long range. MyQ Smartphone Control will also give you notification and store logs. You can view when the door is been opened and close with time and date stamp. If you leave the garage door open then you will get a notification in your smartphone stating that your garage door is open so close it.
One of my favorite features with MyQ Smartphone control is Scheduling. You can schedule when to open and also when to close it, which is awesome for a lazy person like me.
Chamberlin B970 has a pretty good battery backup which is quite rare for a garage door opener. Installation is really easy, trust me if it was easy for me then it’s easy for you. Chamberlain B970 has a motion sensor so whenever their movement inside the garage then the lights are turned on automatically.
With this garage door opener, you get two remotes that have 3 buttons to control the door. After the remote you also get a Motion Sensor Detecting Control Panel as I explained before. One thing that I loved about this garage door is Safety Sensors. This safety sensor will stop closing if you move or interrupt the beam which is an awesome feature. We aren’t the only people who think that the Chamberlain B970 is amazing, many other reviewers do too.
2. Genie QuietLife Connect Smart
- ULTRA-QUIET OPERATION: The Genie QuietLift Connect is an ultra-quiet garage door opener that is ideal for garages attached to living spaces.
- SMART GARAGE SYSTEM COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA & GOOGLE ASSISTANT: The Integrated Aladdin Connect technology allows you to monitor, open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone. New features allow you to operate the door with voice control using the Aladdin Connect custom skill for Alexa or Google Assistant
- EASY TO INSTALL: This smart garage features a strong 5-piece rail system snaps together for easy installation. It’s lightweight with no added hardware needed. Plus, pre-programmed remotes are ready to use out of the box to eliminate additional steps.
- ¾ HPC POWER: The DC motor will smoothly and quietly lift a sectional garage door up to 7’ tall, up to 500 lbs. (or 8’ tall with additional extension kit - sold separately). Plus, the steel-reinforced belt drive system adds strength, durability & value.
- GARAGE DOOR ACCESSORIES: This smart garage door opener comes with built-in Aladdin Connect, two pre-programmed 3-button remotes, a wireless keypad, and a multi-function wall console.
Genie 3053 is a Wifi equipped garage door. It has an Aladdin Connect smartphone connectivity which is built into the wi-fi garage door opener with no additional hardware required. Not only WIFI this door also has Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant functionality built-in into it. With these artificial intelligent functionalities, it makes this garage door opener really an ideal and convenient garage door opener that I found.
About the installation, Genie 3053 is really easy and simple to install on the garage door. Genie 3053 is equipped or features a strong 5 piece rail system that would snap together for a really easy installation. All the equipment that comes with this and also the garage door opener itself is super lightweight so you don’t require another person to install it, so it’s just a one-person job.
Genie 3053 has a DC motor that is so smooth and quiet and can easily lift a garage door which is up to 7 inches tall and up to 500 pounds in weight. If you have a bigger and heavier door then you can get their Additional extension kit which is sold separately. With this Additional extension kit, you can place the garage door which is almost up to 8 inches tall. The DC motor is a 3/4 Horse Power Capacity. This garage door opener is made up of a steel-reinforced belt drive system which will add more strengths and durability.
Genie 3053 comes with the following accessories,
- Two Pre-Programmed 3 button remotes.
- A Wireless Keypad to open the door with a PIN.
- Multi-function wall console with Vacation Lock.
- Wall Control with Light Control Button.
- Safety Sensors
- Batteries (Lithium Manganese Dioxide)
3. Chamberlain B550 Smart
- Smart garage door opener comes with built-in myQ technology to keep you connected and protected: Open, close, and know the status of your garage door from anywhere with a smartphone with the myQ app
- Ultra-Quiet & Strong Belt Drive: Steel-reinforced belt drive and constructed with high-grade materials for years of reliability and quiet, smooth performance—perfect for attached garages
- Powered by Chamberlain’s MED Lift Power System, the B550 delivers the highest lifting force equivalent capacity compared to the 1/2 power class for effortless lifting and reliable performance
- Superior Range: Includes 2 3-button remote controls that let you control up to 3 openers. Exclusive Triband technology boosts remote range up to 1,500 feet for a quicker entrance and exit. A wireless exterior keypad permits access with a four-digit security code
- Trusted Safety & Security: Unmatched Security +2.0 100 Billion code encryption protects against hacking, and Posi-lock anti-theft protection stops attempts at forced entry. Confidently know that every click sends a secure code to your garage door opener.
This garage door opener has a 1/2 horsepower motor capacity. This is 1/2 horsepower is really the highest lifting power capacity for any quiet garage door openers. This power creates a more effortless lifting and reliable performance and power.
Chamberlain B550 is a super quiet garage door opener because it has a Steel Reinforced belt drive and constructed with really high grade and high-quality materials that provides this quiet and smooth performance. If you are looking for the quietest garage door openers for your garage then this is the one for you. If you are wondering about the smartphone remote range then you don’t have worry. Chamberlain B550 remote has a builtin Triband Technology which will range up to 1,500 feet. This Triband Technology is an exclusive technology for Chamberlain Garage Door Opener and related products.
In terms of Security and Safety, this is one of the most secure and safe quiet garage door openers that I have reviewed. Chamberlain B550 has a 100 billion code encryption with upgraded specifications. So you don’t have to worry about getting hacked. This garage door opener also has Posi-lock anti-theft protection which prevents and stops attempts such as forced entry or brute-force attack.
4. LifeMaster 8500 Elite
- This sleek, space-saving design mounts on the wall beside your garage door, freeing up ceiling space
- This elite series model comes fully equipped with security 2.0, myq
- Get reliable, durable and powerful performance with our p3 motors
- Runs ultra-quiet by eliminating sound and vibrations through the ceiling
- Not compatible with roll up doors, low headroom track, wayne dalton torquemaster Must have a front mount torsion bar system
In terms of design, I love this one. This is a more sleek looking garage door opener. Liftmaster 8500 Elite is a mount on the wall garage door opener. You can mount this on beside your garage door which saves a ton of space than the regular garage door opener. Liftmaster 8500 Elite comes with a very powerful and durable P3 motor. This P3 motor is can provide really high power and performance so it doesn’t matter how heavy or tall your garage door is this one can handle it for sure.
Liftmaster 8500 Elite is not only powerful but also very quiet. It eliminates sound and vibrations through the ceiling. It’s really quiet, to be honest.
Liftmaster 8500 Elite is not compatible with Roll Up Garage Doors, Low Headroom track, and Wayne Dalton Torquemaster.
5. Direct Drive 1042V004
- Extremely quiet garage door opener with virtually no vibrations
- Includes two x 2-button transmitters and one interior wall station
- HomeLink compatible/Sommer USA customer service available
- Secure Rolling Code Technology, 310 MHz
- Includes rail for 7 ft. or 8 ft. door height (full installation kit included)
Direct Drive provides a Lifetime Warranty for this garage door opener which is awesome.
Some of the unique features of Direct Drive 1042V004 are
- It has a strong traveling motor technology
- Lifetime Warranty
- Full Installation Kit Included
- HomeLink Compatible
- Uses European Technology
- Very Innovative Technology and Specifications.
- Super Quiet and Silent.
6. Nexx Garage NXG-100 with AI
- CHECK COMPATIBILITY BEFORE YOU BUY: Nexx Garage is compatible with most garage door openers but, before you buy, check compatibility on Nexx website or test following the instructions in the image gallery. 2. 4 GHZ Wi-Fi connection is required.
- CONVENIENTLY OPEN AND CLOSE your garage door by turning your existing Wi-Fi network and garage door opener into a single integrated smart device that you can control and monitor from anywhere.
- ACTIVATE YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER BY TAPPING on the Nexx Home app, or by giving voice commands to your Alexa or Google Assistant devices, automate with SmartThings, or by driving near your garage door.
- MULTI-USER ACCESS & REMOTE MONITORING. You can authorize multiple people to access your garage, you can open and close the door if a guest arrives and you're away, and you can receive notifications if you forget to close the door.
- BEST IN CLASS SECURITY ENCRYPTION: reliable and secure with real-time activity logging; and only one controller per garage door opener, you can easily monitor activity.
This is one of the most Conveniently Garage Door Opener because of the WIFI functionality built into the system. You can control and Monitor everything using just your smartphone with the Nexx Mobile App (Both iOS and Android).
User Management is one of my favorite features in this garage door opener. You can authorize multiple people for access such as you can add your family members who have a car too, which is awesome and next-gen. There is a notification system also so every time when you are someone doesn’t close the garage door then you will get a notification letting you know that you have to close the garage door.
Features of Nexx Garage Door Opener are
- Use your voice command to open the garage door using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
- Automatically open the garage door by driving near the door.
- Get Notification about the Garage Door’s activity.
- Add Users for Access such as your family members or guests too.
- You can use Apple Watch to control the garage door.
- You can automatic everything using IFTTT (If This Then That) (Only for Computer Geeks)
7. Chamberlain B510 Ultra-Quiet
- Ultra Quiet and strong belt drive steel reinforced belt drive and constructed with high grade materials for years of reliability and quiet, smooth performance perfect for attached garages
- Powered by chamberlain’s med lift power system, the B510 delivers the highest lifting force equivalent capacity compared to the 1/2 power class for effortless lifting and reliable performance
- Superior range includes 2 button remote controls that let you control up to 3 Openers exclusive triband technology boosts remote range up to 1, 500 feet for a quicker entrance and exit
- Support standard aluminum doors with a lift force equivalent to 1/2 HP
Chamberlain B510 is powered by Chamberlain’s med lift power system which delivers the highest lifting force which is equivalent capacity compared to the 1/2 power for effortless lifting and reliable performance. This garage door opener features enhanced triband frequency technology which is an exclusive technology for Chamberlain product. What Triband Frequency Technology does is it provides great range and performance with more security features. Chamberlain b510 has very secure and encrypted and posi-lock anti-theft protection.
You can also control the garage doors using the MYQ app to open and close the door and also check the logs. You also get a two 3 button remotes that will let you control a combination of up to 3 openers or chamberlain interior lights.
In the box, you will be getting
- Two 3 Button Garage Door Remotes
- Lithium Battery
- Dual Function Wall Control
- Wireless Keypad
- Safety Sensors
8. Chamberlain MyQ Smart
- New free in-garage delivery with key by amazon available in select areas (check eligibility at amazon.com/keypromo). Prime members can opt in with the myQ smart garage hub to get Amazon packages securely delivered right inside their garage, simply link your myQ account in the Key app
- Smart garage control open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone through the myQ App
- Universal – Easy-to-add functionality to upgrade your existing garage door opener. Works with all major brands of garage door openers made after 1993 that have standard safety sensors
- The requirements needed to start - a router with 2.4 gigahertz Wi-Fi frequency, router with 802.11 B/G/N, a router within 50 feet of the myQ Smart Garage Hub (more details in PDF user manual)
- Simple setup: Wireless install with easy step by step instructions provided in the myQ App means you’ll be able to enjoy smart garage control in minutes
One of my favorite features is the Real-Time Notification from MyQ. You get notification or alerts if your garage door is left open because I always keep my garage door open and forget to close so this feature is a lifesaver for me. Also, you can share garage door access with your family and guest. Just add them and now they can also use it on their smartphone to open and close the door.
Chamberlain MyQ is a Universal Garage Door Opener. It works with most of the garage doors that people use. In terms of installation, it’s super simple and easy. This is a Next Generation Quietest Garage Door Opener.
9. Genie ChainDrive 550
- RELIABLE, DURABLE OPERATION: The Genie Chain Drive 550 garage door opener has a heavy-duty chain drive system that allows for long-lasting durable operation
- EASY TO INSTALL: The Chain Drive 550 garage door opener is equipped with a strong 5-piece rail system that easily snaps together with no added hardware required. The Chain 550 opener also has a factory pre-assembled chain, no assembly with cables is needed making this chain drive opener even easier to install.
- 1/2 HP DC MOTOR: The Genie Chain Drive 550 garage door opener has a maintenance-free precision machined motor and gearbox, that is backed by a 10-year limited warranty on this Genie garage door opener
- HOMELINK AND CAR2U COMPATIBLE: Out-of-the-box this Genie garage door opener works with popular built-in car remotes systems such as Home Link and Car2U without the need for any additional hardware, such as bridges or repeaters
- GARAGE DOOR ACCESSORIES: The Genie Chain Drive 550 garage door opener comes with two pre-programmed 3-button garage door opener remotes, a wireless keypad to open the garage door with a PIN, and a multi-function wall console with vacation lock and light control button
Genie ChainDrive 550 has a 1/2 HorsePower DC motor. This is low maintenance and very precision machined motor and gearbox which has a good warranty from the company. You get 10 years warranty from Genie itself.
Accessories that are included with Genie ChainDrive 550 are
- Two Pre-Programmed 3 button garage door opener remotes
- A Wireless Keyless Keypad which you can use to open with a PIN.
- Multi-Function Wall Console with Vacation Lock
- Light Control Button.
10. Mighty Mule MM9333H
- Super quiet belt drive
- LED lighting preinstalled (no bulbs to change)
- Easy to install and setup (with easy to follow instructional videos)
- Transmitters (MMT103) that work both with your Mighty Mule garage door opener as well as your Mighty Mule gate opener.
Mighty Mule MM9333H is super easy to install and easy to setup.
In Mighty Mule MM9333H Box Contains
- 7 inch Belt Rail
- Garage Door Opener
- Keypad
- Wall Station
- Two Remotes
- Photo Eyes
Quiet Garage Door Opener – Conclusion
In this article, I have reviewed the 10 best quiet garage door openers that are available in the market. I hope that it was really useful information because it took me months of testing. If you have any doubts or problems then please don’t hesitate to comment below. If you have any requests or suggestions then comment below or contact using the Contact Us Page. Please do share it with your friends and family who are looking for the quietest garage door openers for their garage.
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