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Noctua · Air · 160 mm tall

Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black

2 fans · 24.6 dBA

Performance: 81%
Perf / price: 30
Acoustics: 77
Amazon: $120

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Performance81.0%

Performance / price29.7

Acoustics77.2

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Written analysis

Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black at a glance

The Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black 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 $120, performance / price is 29.7. 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 chromax.Black
Warranty: 6 years
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $120
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: $120
Relative performance: 81.0%
Performance / price: 29.7
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: Black

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Proven premium heatsink (more than 300 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes

Extra-wide 140mm dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and dual fans provides maximum quiet cooling efficiency on a par with many all-in-one watercoolers, ideal for overclockers and silent-enthusiasts!

Dual-fan design with renowned, award-winning NF-A15 140mm 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)

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