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Noctua · Air · 158 mm tall

Noctua NH-U12A

2 fans · 22.6 dBA

Performance
78%
Perf / price
31
Acoustics
84
Amazon
$110
Noctua NH-U12A
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$110
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance78.0%
Performance / price31.2
Acoustics84.1
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Written analysis

Noctua NH-U12A at a glance

The Noctua NH-U12A 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 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 $110, performance / price is 31.2. 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
Warranty
6 years
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$110
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
Weight
1.00 kg

Value

Amazon price
$110
Relative performance
78.0%
Performance / price
31.2
Acoustics
84.1

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
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
0
Color
brown

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Amazon listing details

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

140mm class performance in 120mm size: 7 heatpipes, more surface area and a dual fan configuration with state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans allow the NH-U12A to rival many 140mm size coolers!

Excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots on LGA17xx, LGA1200 and AM4, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards.

Quiet, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load, virtually silent 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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