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Noctua · Air · 165 mm tall

Noctua NH-D15S

2 fans · 19.2 dBA

Performance
77%
Perf / price
31
Acoustics
99
Amazon
$110
Noctua NH-D15S
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$110
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance77.0%
Performance / price30.8
Acoustics99.0
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Written analysis

Noctua NH-D15S at a glance

The Noctua NH-D15S is a Air cooler listed as 165 mm tall. It is listed with 2 140 mm fans.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 77.0%. Recorded noise is 19.2 dBA, for an acoustics score of 99.0. Airflow is listed at 82.5 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 165 mm — check case cooler clearance before buying. Socket compatibility includes LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA1200, LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, AM5, AM4,. CPU block / cold plate: Copper.

Current value

At $110, performance / price is 30.8. 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-D15S
Warranty
6 years
Launch price
$90
Amazon price
$110
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

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

Value

Amazon price
$110
Relative performance
77.0%
Performance / price
30.8
Acoustics
99.0

Sockets & block

Socket compatibility
LGA 1851, LGA 1700, LGA1200, LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, AM5, AM4,
CPU block
Copper

Fans & acoustics

Fan size
140 mm
Fan count
2
Fan speed
1200 rpm
Noise
19.2 dBA
Airflow
82.5 CFM
Acoustics score
99.0

Features

RGB lighting
No
Thermal paste included
No
Display
—
Color
Black

Additional information

Also listed as
NH-D15S
Additional info
6 heatpipe dual tower design PWM Support and Low-Noise adaptor SecuFirm 2 mounting system Asymmetrical layout High RAM & PCIe compatibility

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Amazon listing details

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

Proven premium heatsink (more than 150 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes

Asymmetrical, single-fan design for dual-tower performance with high compatibility: 160mm height fits most tower cases, 65mm RAM clearance, does not block the PCIe slot on most ATX & Micro-ATX boards

Renowned, award-winning NF-A15 140mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor 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

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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