I can’t help you with the noise.
Here is a link to one of the test series out there but it’s a bit old. It will give you a starting point though. I would suggest searching the internet and youtube for more recent reviews. I’m currently deployed, so I do not have my computer to share any other links I may otherwise have to share.
.308 Muzzle Brake Shootout! - YouTube
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