do some cartridges have lower noise floor?

the stereophile issue this month list recommended components including tt cartridges. Among its recommendations is the ortofon rondo bronze by writer Art Dudley who recommended it for its neutrality, bass, and minimal noise floor presentation.

Assuming the cartridge is aligned properly and the record is cleaned, does the choice of cartridge make a difference for noise floor. I really like the benz micro ace low output but the noise floor ain't low. Has anyone had great luck with the ortofon rondo or other cartridge as lowering the surface noise floor?

thanks

mike