At first the keyboard seemed rather loud and sometimes it still does. But overall, I think once we start getting used to this new keyboard and realize that we don't have to slam our finger tips down on the keys anymore to type that it will end up being no louder than any previous keyboard. I remember when I got my first MacBook (2012 rMBP) that it took some getting used to, as I was only used to typing on regular desktop keyboards or windows laptops...but in due time it ended up being my favorite keyboard to type on. I fully expect the same with this new MacBook Pro keyboard.