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Noctua · Air · 158 mm tall

Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black

1 fan · 22.4 dBA

Performance: 66%
Perf / price: 29
Acoustics: 85
Amazon: $100

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA

Performance66.0%

Performance / price29.1

Acoustics84.8

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Written analysis

Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black at a glance

The Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black is a Air cooler listed as 158 mm tall. It is listed with 1 120 mm fan.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 66.0%. Recorded noise is 22.4 dBA, for an acoustics score of 84.8. Airflow is listed at 55 CFM. Warranty is 6 years.

Best fit: Compact or value builds where clearance, noise, and price outweigh peak thermal headroom.

Fitment and sockets

Tower height is 158 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 $100, performance / price is 29.1. 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-U12S chromax.Black
Warranty: 6 years
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $100
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 71 mm

Value

Amazon price: $100
Relative performance: 66.0%
Performance / price: 29.1
Acoustics: 84.8

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: 120 mm
Fan count: 1
Fan speed: 1500 rpm
Noise: 22.4 dBA
Airflow: 55 CFM
Acoustics score: 84.8

Features

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

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Proven premium heatsink (more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes

Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards

Renowned, award-winning NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow 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 (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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