How Loud is our Jeep Wrangler Sky One-Touch Power Top?

[@Unknown98860]

The top is nice but it offers no protection against a T-Rex

[@dieseJL]

This is a good point

[@KalikaAdventures]

Most important point! :D

[@jxvxn.]

Or a knife.

[@JwcubTHS]

When we were shopping, we found the Sky One-Touch Power Top to be quieter than the hard top, so we bought it and have been very pleased with it. 😎

[@dieseJL]

Very interesting, we have not compared it to a rubi diesel hard top. We’re adding the hothead headliner soon, stay tuned !

[@FLASHGRAVITY]

I had the same exact experience!

[@philmannino4567]

I’m looking now and can not decide between the SOT and the hard top I think I’m going to text drive on the freeway 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@M5tworude]

@@philmannino4567 don't text and drive!

[@fozzybear9114]

​@@M5tworude ok karen

[@topgunatv]

Hothead Headliners now offers their product for the Sky Top. It's 3 layers and helps hold out the heat in summer, keep in the heat during winter, and reduces sound levels in the cabin. Seems like a no brainer if you own one of these tops. They have a full install video on here. TFL did a sound test on the Sky Top with an actual db meter on a very windy day. Their levels were no where near 90. The high was about 70 db. 90 db is slightly louder than a push mower and would require you to shout to speak to the person sitting next to you. I'd say the phone app is not very accurate.

[@dieseJL]

We actually just ordered one this week, stay tuned

[@topgunatv]

@@dieseJL Looking forward to what you think of it. Seems like it should help with both temps and sound. Did you ever consider that a some of the noise difference between the 2 Jeeps is from the diesel engine? Watched another video and the reviewer complained the whole time about how loud the diesel was.

[@---rg1gb]

Yes

[@drbones3rd]

I have a 2018 JK and we just got my wife a brand new 2022 Sahara with Sky top and can say without a doubt, the sky top is much quieter than my hard top JK. Couldn't believe the difference. So far, we are thrilled with the sky top and also live in MIchigan. Your rubicon tires may be the cause of your extra road noise. My JK has 33 with aggressive tread pattern and is way louder with the hard top on than my wifes jeep. I am seriously considering buying a 2022 rubicon with the sky top. love the ease of operation.

[@dieseJL]

we love it too, enough to put up with the noise!!

[@jennaautosales6761]

Hi quick question, how is the sky one touch in the winter? We live in Michigan as well and we are planning to buy a 2024 with the skytouch but would like to know how it is in the winter? does it leak?

[@drbones3rd]

We love it. Install the headliner which will inuslate it. Cuts down on road noise and is simple and inexpensive to install. Can easily carry on a conversation at 80mph..with it in closed position without yelling. Also, no issues in winter whatsoever. No different than my JK with hardtop

[@davidnilles3117]

I own a Rubicon with the Sky Top. I don’t really notice that much more noise. In fact, the hardtop Jeep has a terrible echo effect, the Sky Top muffles that echo and is preferable. Not to mention.....nice day, sunny sky.....roof all the way back....oh yeah!

[@dieseJL]

It is nice and as soon as summer comes we’ll forget how loud it is 🤣

[@ScottsReviews]

I rented a keep just for the day. It was a hard top and I removed the fronts. That was easy but the sun was cooking us and we wanted a break that’s when I knew the one touch would be could be the best option. Always give and take 😼

[@josetrujillo8079]

Just bought a 21 wrangler Sahara with 7,000 miles 35s Custom wheels lifted electric steps this weekend it looked pretty loaded to me I had no idea I bought the one with the sky top and just yesterday I was looking for the freedom tops good thing I ran into this Video 😂 im enjoying my top that I ended up with by mistake

[@mowcowbell]

I briefly considered the Sky One Touch Top, but the noise levels were concerning. I ended up going with the body colored 3 piece hardtop with Hotheads headliners, with a Bestop Sunrider for warmer weather. That combo cost less than the Sky One Touch option.

[@OAlchemAzyl]

Thanks for the review, I’d rather be on the quiet side. The one touch is cool but the hard top with insulated front tops are better.

[@JeepingNomads]

Interesting video. We opted to go with the sky one touch roof over the soft top for a little added security. The difference in the noise level while driving a hardtop versus the sky one touch roof seemed negligible to us. I have some questions regarding your testing methods: When you say the two Jeeps that were tested were comparable, I know one was a diesel, was the other one a diesel as well? Did they both have the same suspension system and tires? I also noticed in Amanda‘s Jeep you were holding the phone lower and away from the roof. Could that have affected the results?

[@YoungHan04]

Did you guys measure the Sky One Touch in the rain and the hardtop when it was not raining? Rain = extra sound.

[@tylercarver7924]

Exactly

[@gregaujero]

I have a 2020 JL Wrangler EcoDiesel Willy's Edition. It came with the hard top and M/T's. I was getting 72-74dB stock driving 65-70 mph. Tried a "hack" I found from JLWrangler forums; I added an additional of layer of door weather stripping from Amazon ($16). Brought it down to 69-71db.

[@dieseJL]

Can you share the info? Seems interesting

[@gregaujero]

@@dieseJL Here's the forum link: www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/diy-sound-deadening-weather-stripping-jl-jlu-and-gladiator-front-doors.54351/ Thinking of also using the leftover weather stripping around the freedom panels/windshield area.

[@dieseJL]

Great info, thanks!!

[@joeboo2471]

I was able to reduce the noise caused by wind turbulence simply by adding some cheap self adhesive weather stripping along the top edge of the windshield. This slightly diverts the air above the one touch top. That said, I made it significantly worse when I added my KC LIGHT BAR...it’s now a tornado in my Jeep...

[@dieseJL]

😬🤦🏻‍♂️ I always just say turn the radio up 🤣

[@Thatoneguy-xi9id]

I'm not sure if I'd call a decrease from ~89 decibels in the back seat to ~86 a "6 or 7 decibel decrease". 3 decibels is still very significant, but not by that much.

[@travroy]

3db is barely noticeable to most people

[@DispatchGod]

Let's face it, we don't by a Jeep for how quiet it is. I had a 1990 Jeep Cherokee Limited that I bought new, that car was anything but aerodynamic and created a lot of wind noise.

[@joelkirsch3473]

Saw 999 Subscribers and had to hit subscribe to get you to 1K. I''ve been looking for a video like this, thanks!

[@dieseJL]

🤣🤣🤣 We are forever thankful!! Stay tuned for the video Monday at 7PM, we installed the hothead headliner and did some sound testing with it too.

[@robertruiz5417]

Excellent video

[@ag135i]

Thanks for the informative video I was confused whether to go for this model or not but after watching your review I am sure not to buy it plus the soft top also wears out quite fast by exposure to the weather elements.

[@jeepin123]

Motortrend testing averaged 79 decibels. To put it in perspective, 79 decibels is just about as loud as your average household garbage disposal at 80 dB and much louder than your average vacuum cleaner at 70 dB. Testing averaged the one touch at 79db.

[@dieseJL]

My phone was definitely loud, kind of hard to judge it on the actual number. But I agree it wasn’t 90db. I think it was more or less a good way to tell the delta or change though!

[@jdmoney1000]

so, i need to drive with a garbage disposal running the whole time?

[@montebeerbower7796]

Man I appreciate this video a bunch. I drove both hard top diesel and the power top and thought the power top was definitely much louder. And the ones I test drive was both diesels. That means hard top for me if I go jeep

[@dieseJL]

Yeah, that’s what we would recommend. As sad as it is

[@jamesmerkel9442]

remember w/noise it is which tire on a certain road big factor & not just the roof problem or fix.

[@mellosaldivar5301]

I have a 2010 Jeep Liberty and they had Sky Sliders as an option, which mine of course leaks. Has to be sealed off, and jeep never recalled it or would fix it because a third party made the parts for the slider which no longer exists. So cannot buy replacement parts for it either. I’m wondering what the difference is with this “Sky One Touch” on the wranglers, because it seems like the same concept.

[@andreagilbertson8835]

The Rubicon tires also make more noise than regular jeep tires.

[@aidanhunter3877]

Congrats on the garage door. I tested my joop and got 150dB

[@akdrumster]

Informative video & appreciate your emphasis regarding dB measurements (as a safety guy one should not discount long-term effects). 85 dBA as an 8-hr TWA ....and 90+ is getting into the "concern zone". Reason I'm a big fan of Formable Earplugs. That said, in advance of receiving my new order '21 Willys w/One Touch ...just rec'd delivery of the new Hot Head Headliner. THX!

[@funplaymix7710]

So is the one touch somewhat loud vs hard top?

[@akdrumster]

@@funplaymix7710 tad bit but we don't seem to mind.

[@NPDrives]

Good video! I am thinking about ordering a High Altitude 4XE with 1 touch roof and I heard 1 touch was pretty loud. Now after watching your video I'm not sure if I should even get 1 touch if I get the Jeep. lol Maybe just a regular hardtop with roof liner will be quiet. I guess I need to find a 4XE with 1 touch and 4XE without and test drive both before committing. Thanks for the video.

[@dieseJL]

Glad it helped! Definitely drive both before you buy.

[@tts42572]

Interesting video as I currently own a hard top Rubicon and have been debating trading in and ordering a one-touch Rubicon. I just find I almost never take the front panels off or the top off....Just too much effort and always afraid it might rain or something. The noise is a concern though as my wife complains about the noise as it is. Also, wondering if you notice any differences in cabin temperature with the One touch? Does it feel colder in the winter months? Or does heat seep in on hot summer days when? Basically the sound and temperature control are my two concerns. It sure would be nice to have that ease of top opening though.

[@dieseJL]

I don’t think it’s necessarily colder or cold enough that it would steer us away. It is going to be slightly louder but yeah… it’s super convenient and we use it all of the time. If it’s something you think you would like then we would say get it!!

[@funplaymix7710]

Very informative

[@billbonnefil4357]

Anyone else notice that it’s raining and the wipers are going during the “louder test”....little loose on the controls there sir ;)

[@dieseJL]

It was snowing, sir.

[@mrtopcat2]

Thank you for your efforts to measure and review. I have a hearing issues and so I am very familiar with doctors recommendations about noise levels. Watching your measurements however, I must say that my first response was, there must be something wrong with this measurement. Of course you are the one who is there and not me, yet still forgive me, but I have doubts this can be as loud as near 90db. That said, I found that the phone applications are actually not properly working, regardless of their reviews. You really need a db meter (which I have as I was instructed to have by my doctor). So I would be interested what would be your measurement with a real db meter. In any event, I would like to link you the more rigid criteria of OSHA, the NIOSH criteria. To understood as maximum allowable times to prevent hearing damage: 85 dB A -------- 8 hr 88 dB A -------- 4 hr 91 dB A -------- 2 hr 94 dB A ---------1 hr 97 dB A -------- 1/2 hr 100 dB A ------ 15 min 104 dB A ------ 7.5 min 107 dB A ------ 3.75 min 110 dB A ------ 1.85 min One more piece of advice from me as someone who is dealing with strong hearing loss. Hearing loss is often cumulative and show up with a strong delay. Meaning even if someone stops abusing their ears now, they may not be out of the woods and the effects may show up later. This is not much different like the negative effects of smoking. Similarly to smoking, not everyone is equally affected by hearing loss. I say this, because people tend to compare themselves with others alike "look this guy was a musician and DJ all his life and no problems". It may work out that way and it may not. In any event once the symptoms start showing up it is too late already. Additionally, hearing loss is not like most people with good hearing would assume. It is not like someone has turned down the volume. The worst part with hearing loss is actually that the frequency band is affected unequally. A person with hearing loss may not hear some frequencies while hearing others, sometimes even hearing others louder as the brain tries to compensate. I can tell you it is NOT a comfortable place to be. Hearing aids are a help, but only to a certain degree. If you ask me they really suck, especially having to clean them daily. So please everyone do yourself a favor and protect your ears. Wear ear plugs in loud clubs or concerts. Don't be 'cool' like I was. Best wishes to everyone!

[@dieseJL]

I agree, now whenever I use the app it shows every car is ‘dangerously loud’. It’s probably ok for relative differences but it seems to read 7-10 dB high. Couldn’t agree more about noise exposure/hearing loss, it’s scary stuff. Nothing to mess with!

[@mrtopcat2]

@@dieseJL I am glad my well comment was taken positively and no misunderstanding has slipped in. I think "7-10 db high" could be the case and this is also what I am getting if I compare my dedicated db meter with the measurements of the phone apps (both Android and iPhone). Measurements are of course even more important in my case, to be able to protect the little hearing that I have left (every bit counts, at least presently I can still have a conversation over the phone with hearing aid, although not easily and with lot's of misunderstandings, but still). Anyhow, we have a 2017 Wrangler JK Rubicon, that we have custom ordered. The tire noise of the MT was initially for about the first 500 miles remarkably silent. It has then gradually increased. It actually made me wonder if BG-Goodrich has used some other mix in the outer shell of the tire, specifically for sales purposes. Or perhaps the tire was just softer because it was still relatively new. Who knows. Anyhow, long story short, these days the noise is around 82-83db around freeway speeds and this measured with my dedicated db meter. As far as hearing loss goes. I am trying to spread the word based on my own bad example. The issue of hearing loss has may not have received enough attention when I was young. These days this subject seems to be catching up a little more with some of the differences now even in plain sight. Just look at for example musicians, many of them now seem to be wearing ear plugs during performance. In Europe hearing protection requirement has become common practice in many trades, alike hard hats have been. This was definitely not the case in my old days. But then again, sometime the questions that I am asking myself is then how come bands like the Rolling Stones are OK? That is why I think my comparison of hearing loss with smoking is not out of place. Because it seems like many if not most people may do OK, yet we don't know who in the end will end up doing well and who will not. In any event, my doctors that I am seeing told me that many of their patients are coming with backgrounds from construction, mechanics, musicians or people who are working in clubs or loud clubs. So basically all the "loud professions". Anyhow, I hope my bad example helps you and your family and well as others who may read this.

[@JohnnyKReviews]

Good video thank you

[@vicb8975]

OSHA has a PEL, Permissible Exposure Limit of 90db’s over an eight hour period. At over 85db’s the employer must mitigate the noise level. Interesting. I’m ordering a new Rubicon4xe with the hard top and the roof liner. It’ll be three months before it gets here, but I will download the app and send you some readings. You’ve raised my interest. Will run on all electric and engine only and see if there is a difference. Can you tell me your speed when you were taking the readings?

[@dieseJL]

That would be great, always good to know what other Jeeps sound like. I do wonder about the accuracy of the app, some people have shred they think it’s pretty far off 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dieseJL]

Also we were about 74mph

[@vicb8975]

@@dieseJL in my business, we used to run BIG NG engines and compressors, 90 db is LOUD and in time can cause hearing damage. I can’t imagine it being engine noise, but you may think about sitting on your driveway and taking background readings, with everything turned off and then revving the engine to the RPM’s you were going at on the highway and taking readings to see how much the engine contributed. You can always add a hood blanket and some more firewall insulation. Keep In mind noise is not additive, so you will still hear the loudest noise and if wind noise on the top is the biggest contributor, you will still hear it at the same db level, no matter how much you attenuate the engine. At slow speeds, the engine noise will be more significant than the wind noise, so it may make the commute more comfortable.

[@vicb8975]

Just saw a TFL truck video on a Jeep with the retractable top in 50mph winds, going down a road (no speed listed), using a dedicated sound meter. They were getting 70db’s. That’s quite a reduction from 90 db’s.

[@dieseJL]

Yeah... not sure what to believe. I’m not sure theirs was a diesel rubi too, I know that make a huge difference. I do know 70db seems ridiculous

[@jamesmerkel9442]

More than fair bc every car truck or suv on the road can if they want it to get 30+ combined mpg right NOW current tech.

[@danielbrashear950]

How are you going to test the sky top in the pouring rain and the hardtop in normal weather lol

[@Panic853]

Hi there. Thanks for your great review. Looks like you had a lot of rain the day you measured the noise level. Do you feel you would have the same noise level as the hard top JL when driving without rain????

[@dieseJL]

It’s not any different. Actually we had a little snow that day so the roads were a little wet but it doesn’t fluctuate much on the highway unless it’s windy, then it gets much louder

[@Panic853]

@@dieseJL uhhhj to baaaaaad. I guess either don't dirve freeway or go hard top than... Noise can really become anoying after a time. :-(

[@dieseJL]

Yeah I’m not sure what to tell you... the other thing with the one touch is the lack of rooftop tent options, if you’re into that. All I can really say is that if we could go back we would not have spent the money on the Sky One-Touch

[@pherylihy58]

I'm so torn on deciding between the hardtop or the freedom. Moving to FL. I figure maybe with intermittent storms the freedom makes the most sense.

[@skidzgonemad620]

Should compare it to the sound levels in the TJ to see how far they've come. Maybe even the old dually for fun.

[@dieseJL]

The TJ is just tire noise and open exhaust 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dieseJL]

TJ is 104 🤣

[@cerwilliamyatesjr71]

In yours it was raining and driving in the rain is always louder than dry weather.

[@sth6774]

I see the gap in the top and the roll bar. This may be stupid but can you stuff like memory foam of sorts as a temp fix on a long road trip. Also very curious the db level of the 4xE.

[@dieseJL]

Definitely could try!

[@slovill]

Just get a headliner. I've seen that Hotheads makes one for the power top.

[@eastTN]

Did the two jeeps have the same tires, engine, and suspension?

[@drarbo1]

So y’all didn’t compare to a soft top?

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

Should have gotten a myTop. My powered soft top is QUIETER than my hardtop

[@dieseJL]

Just researched it a bit, looks really cool.

[@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf]

Great review right? Yes or no right? How about those jeeps right? Right, right right?

[@Offroadingmachine999]

Have you tested a hothead headliner for a skyone touch power top? I am thinking to buy that headliner for my jeep skytouch top but I am not so sure if that would definitely be a solution for noise reduction as the hothead claims.

[@dieseJL]

Do they make a headliner for the one touch?

[@dieseJL]

WOW ORDERING ONE TODAY thanks for the tip!! 😎

[@Panic853]

The headliner together with the door stripes could give an interesting result!!!! Forget the Q5. I dont think it would give half as much of emotion as the JL. Good or bad ones though...🤭😁😉

[@dieseJL]

We’re driving it right now and we’re like man we love this thing but we can’t hear 🤣🤣

[@Offroadingmachine999]

Do share you thoughts on the headliner once you install it. 😊 I am looking to order one as well.

[@jeepcam84]

does your sky touch rattles when u open half way ?

[@iONsOffroad]

I like how ya treated your top on another video but buy you greasing it its going to attract dirt and will ruin it unless your not off-roading it then ya will be good longer but be careful unless ya use grease that won't attract dirt

[@jamesmerkel9442]

the 4k God version of the top will b 4k & 4k so two tops not 1. Otherwise in america most of the yr it is too hot 7 too cold & far too noise. The color on lower normal 4k top can b tan to match interior better.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

Again I God said all this the interior way b4 they did the exact opposite of what I said, every time no mater what I said, water wet, they argued opposite it does freeze but that is called ice.

[@djuell01]

The soft top jeepers are like LOLOLOLOLOL

[@fozzybear9114]

NOWAY its 90 db in there. App is toast

[@Goinbig]

Different times of day and road traffic must be a factor

[@Parzival795]

How would this top hold up to snow and ice collecting on the fabric?

[@dieseJL]

It survived a pretty harsh winter this year 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nanvanbar3689]

@@dieseJL how do you care for it through the winter? Any extra measures? Do you take it through a car wash? How do you clean it? Do you store it in a garage?

[@matthewfox3760]

30 mph my JK with a hardtop is louder than no top...

[@TerryLee04950]

I don’t really notice the noise. Just turn my hearing aids down

[@dieseJL]

🤣🤣

[@TerryLee04950]

@@dieseJL Hearing aids saved my marriage. To this day I have not told my wife about the mute button

[@jimmy6835]

@@TerryLee04950 Too bad the wife doesn't have a mute button

[@jamesmerkel9442]

the diesel should not get the 4k roof option & God I will make it so, just too load w/a diesel engine.

[@bradstiles3767]

Hello , it's a JEEP Wrangler douffus ! Omg. U don't get a Wrangler for quietness ! Get a Cherokee if u want that , lol. Lmbo. Lmao.

[@ccwanders]

There’s also a product called Sound Assassin tape. I wonder what the sound level of that combined with the hothead headliner would be?

[@dieseJL]

There is a lot of good stuff out there - dynamat, sound assassin, etc. but I’m not sure where you would apply it 🤔

[@seoverland316]

I added a Hothead Headliner to my 2021 JL with the one touch top and it helped a noticeable amount. The hothead retracts perfectly. I checked with a decibel meter before and I had 87-90 in drivers area. I have not “tested” it after the install. I will do that soon, but I can tell a difference. Hope this helps.

[@lori228]

@@seoverland316 can you please measure now?

[@seoverland316]

@@lori228 I took it out on a test run today. It measured 72-76 decibels, which I think is a significant difference from the 87-90 before I installed the Hothead Headline. Hope this helps

[@kevinsauer5794]

But if you weren't talking, the decibels would have read a bit quieter.

[@22TheJuggernaut]

I blame u for making waste 4500 bucks. I can't even talk on the phone going over 40mph because low and behold, the microphone is literally 3 inches away from a piece of cloth that is getting blasted my hurricane Katrina at anything over 45+ mph. I hate it, does it out weigh the ease of having an instant open top, I dont know because I never had a hard/soft top. But I'm currently looked to see if there is a conversion kit for the near future. Since the frame changes I dont believe this is going to be an ez swap... my final rating of one touch 3/10

[@tazzel2699]

your so confusing? so you are saying sky roof is less noisy?

[@jamesmerkel9442]

the fact that noise is less further from engine means it is the engine Screwing the noise pooch. so only way to fix that is not using diesel or trying to sound proof that engine option more. I God will make any call tough imposs or easy if I get chance or hve 2.Nodiesel option going forward of ppl jeep unless sound down to safe level. No 392 from factory either I already made that call,& . See min mpg rating in 2020,2021, 2022. Unless they put green piston star on top of pistons it can't pass mpg rating. Only other except is if running dually tire f350 min rating, or 40miles at 25-29mph notusing any gas commute mode. 2020 min rating is 20 combined mpg& each yr after u need 1 more mpg till 2030.

[@Truthseeker722]

Nah I just throw on my blue tooth ear set and I’m good to go 👍🏻

[@jamesmerkel9442]

the diesel is a plain & simple failure in my mind, bc of added cost & added weight & extra complex exhaust & tooling on the factory nightmare. Stream lining production is what I said not mult drive trains exact opposite of my orders.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

Towing & payload make it clear not counting fact diesel is dangerous load & unworkable under hood too big for engine bay.

[@davidwhittenton2886]

well duh

[@MarkR973]

Thanks.. honestly. Jeep can do a lot better.. go test drive an Audi A5 convertible .. test the sound.. it’s around the same price as your rubicon.. a lot quieter .. great top.. Jeep sells poorly insulated vehicles for big money.. no excuse for it.. it’s not a Jeep thing it’s a greed thing..

[@dieseJL]

Maybe we can start the movement with this video

[@MarkR973]

@@dieseJL would be nice cause I really like it but it would have to be my commuter vehicle and I bitch about the noise of my Toyota Avalon limited at 80+ on the highway and I’m pretty sure it’s a lot quieter than the Jeep, in fact I saw a video of a sound test of a 2006 Avalon and it was 72+ decibels.. at 75 mph... pretty sure I’d drive to Jeep and run it right thru the friggin window after going crazy .. 60k* for that rig outfitted w everything is pure stupidity.. their ripping people off.. Chrysler back in the fifties.. yes, 1950’s .. were a leading engineering auto company that rivaled GM and others .. not so today.. greed over quality.. I think their a lot better than 20 years ago but so is everything else.. but price wise you can buy a friggin Lexus GX put some badass wheels on it.. unless your rock crawling your going where the Jeep is.. and if your rock crawling with a 60k Jeep and not one you bought cheap and built yourself you either got a lot of money and don’t care or .. well.. your crazy.. god bless.. hope Jeep silenced this thing down rather than slapping a friggin fiat uninsulated crappy folding top on it.. fiat .. damn.. we deserve better than that shit.

[@danandhibb]

If you’re crying about noise maybe u should not have bought a Jeep.

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

who cares