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Noctua · Air · 160 mm tall

Noctua NH-D15

2 fans · 24.6 dBA

Performance
81%
Perf / price
32
Acoustics
77
Amazon
$110
Noctua NH-D15
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$110
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance81.0%
Performance / price32.4
Acoustics77.2
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Written analysis

Noctua NH-D15 at a glance

The Noctua NH-D15 is a Air cooler listed as 160 mm tall. It is listed with 2 140 mm fans.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 81.0%. Recorded noise is 24.6 dBA, for an acoustics score of 77.2. Airflow is listed at 82.52 CFM. Warranty is 6 years.

Best fit: Mainstream and performance desktop builds that need solid review-derived cooling performance.

Fitment and sockets

Tower height is 160 mm — check case cooler clearance before buying. Socket compatibility includes AM5, AM4, LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 1954, LGA 1156, LGA 1155, LGA 1150, LGA 1151, LGA 1200. CPU block / cold plate: Copper.

Current value

At $110, performance / price is 32.4. Compare nearby coolers of the same type below; quieter acoustics and fitment can outweigh a small score gap.

Cooler data

Full specifications

Cooling type, fitment, sockets, fans, acoustics, features, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Noctua
Cooler
Noctua NH-D15
Warranty
6 years
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$110
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

Type
Air
Size class
160 mm tall
Height
160 mm
Cooler dimensions
160 x 150 x 135 mm
Weight
1.00 kg

Value

Amazon price
$110
Relative performance
81.0%
Performance / price
32.4
Acoustics
77.2

Sockets & block

Socket compatibility
AM5, AM4, LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 1954, LGA 1156, LGA 1155, LGA 1150, LGA 1151, LGA 1200
CPU block
Copper

Fans & acoustics

Fan size
140 mm
Fan count
2
Fan speed
1500 rpm
Noise
24.6 dBA
Airflow
82.52 CFM
Acoustics score
77.2

Features

RGB lighting
No
Thermal paste included
No
Display
0
Color
Brown

Additional information

Also listed as
NH-D15
Additional info
2x NF-A15 PWM premium fan 2x NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A) NA-YC1 4-pin PWM splitter cable NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound SecuFirm2™ mounting kit Noctua metal case-badge

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and 2 fans provides class-leading cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems

Successor of the classic NH-D14; more than 250 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines

2 highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation

Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 (offset mounting option for best efficiency)

Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)

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