Does not have the "whizzing" sound when changes light patterns. Not using the programs much, more as an ambient fix light. Small, so placing it various places is easy, but has a lot more power than expected. It is growing on me. Planning to get more for more options. The remote can be useful, but I'm not using it. Not needed for fix colors. If it would be slightly cheaper, it would be amazing. So it is "just" great for the price.