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Noctua · Air · 168 mm tall

Noctua NH-D15 G2

2 fans · 24.8 dBA

Performance: 86%
Perf / price: 24
Acoustics: 77
Amazon: $160

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA

Performance86.4%

Performance / price23.8

Acoustics76.6

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Written analysis

Noctua NH-D15 G2 at a glance

The Noctua NH-D15 G2 is a Air cooler listed as 168 mm tall. It is listed with 2 130 mm fans.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 86.4%. Recorded noise is 24.8 dBA, for an acoustics score of 76.6. Airflow is listed at 91.5 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 168 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 $160, performance / price is 23.8. Compare nearby coolers of the same type below; quieter acoustics and fitment can outweigh a small score gap.

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Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer: Noctua
Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 G2
Warranty: 6 years
Launch price: $150
Amazon price: $160
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

Type: Air
Size class: 168 mm tall
Height: 168 mm
Cooler dimensions: 168 x 150 x 152 mm

Value

Amazon price: $160
Relative performance: 86.4%
Performance / price: 23.8
Acoustics: 76.6

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: 130 mm
Fan count: 2
Fan speed: 1500 rpm
Noise: 24.8 dBA
Airflow: 91.5 CFM
Acoustics score: 76.6

Features

RGB lighting: No
Thermal paste included: No
Display: 0
Color: Black

Additional information

Also listed as: NH-D15 G2
Additional info: Optimized asymmetrical fin-stacks Low-Noise adapter included Eight heatpipes for superior performance Offset design for better PCIe clearance Fan Stop at 0% PWM SecuFirm2+ Torx based mounting system NT-H2 Thermal Paste

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Further improved second generation of the iconic, award-winning NH-D15: Even better quiet cooling performance thanks to 8 heatpipes, 20% more surface area and novel NF-A14x25r G2 fans!

Regular all-round version for optimal results on AMD AM5 using the included offset mounting as well as on Intel LGA1851 (and LGA1700 when using the included NM-ISW1 washers to reduce CPU warp), ideal for Ryzen 9 9950X, Core Ultra 285K, etc.

Two state-of-the-art NF-A14x25r G2 140mm fans with speed-offset for acoustic fine-tuning, Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: maximum efficiency under load, near silent at idle!

Offset design with recessed lower fins clears top PCIe x16 on most current motherboards and offers 59mm RAM clearance in single fan mode (32mm with both fans, see Noctua Compatibility Centre)

Includes superior NT-H2 thermal paste and Torx-based SecuFirm2+ mounting system with NM-SD1 screwdriver for easy installation on AMD AM5 & AM4 as well as Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200 & LGA115x

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