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Noctua · Air · 158 mm tall

Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black

2 fans · 22.6 dBA

Performance: 78%
Perf / price: 29
Acoustics: 84
Amazon: $120

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA

Performance78.0%

Performance / price28.6

Acoustics84.1

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Written analysis

Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black at a glance

The Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black is a Air cooler listed as 158 mm tall. It is listed with 2 120 mm fans.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 78.0%. Recorded noise is 22.6 dBA, for an acoustics score of 84.1. Airflow is listed at 60 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 158 mm — check case cooler clearance before buying. Socket compatibility includes LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 2011, LGA 2066, AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, AM4. CPU block / cold plate: Copper.

Current value

At $120, performance / price is 28.6. 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-U12A chromax.Black
Warranty: 6 years
Launch price: $100
Amazon price: $120
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

Type: Air
Size class: 158 mm tall
Height: 158 mm
Cooler dimensions: 158 x 125 x 112 mm

Value

Amazon price: $120
Relative performance: 78.0%
Performance / price: 28.6
Acoustics: 84.1

Sockets & block

Socket compatibility: LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 2011, LGA 2066, AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, AM4
CPU block: Copper

Fans & acoustics

Fan size: 120 mm
Fan count: 2
Fan speed: 2000 rpm
Noise: 22.6 dBA
Airflow: 60 CFM
Acoustics score: 84.1

Features

RGB lighting: No
Thermal paste included: No
Display: —
Color: Black

Additional information

Also listed as: NH-U12A
Additional info: 7 heatpipe dual tower design Low-Noise adapter included Compatibility with past and future sockets with SecuFirm2 mounting system 100% RAM compatibility on LGA115x and AM4 Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins

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Amazon listing details

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Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes

Top-tier performance in 120mm size for excellent compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX & Micro-ATX motherboards

Dual state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!

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)

Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black at a glance

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