I've had this one for a while now, and I can say a few things about noise...

It isn't quiet, but it isn't crazy loud. I get a lot of whistling noises at lower speeds, and just wind noise on the highway. Not enough to be an issue. I've also got traction boards and stuff that don't help, so I live with it. There is a bit of a squeak from the front right foot, but that seems to be an adjustment issue. I also don't want the truck much so a lot of things make noise. Haha.

I did not install the handles, because they're a) complicated to tie (I was too tired), and b) couldn't find a real benefit. You can either grab the rack or the handle mount if you need to. Has worked 100% of the time for me.

Those are my thoughts at the moment.