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Noctua · Air · 125 mm tall

Noctua NH-U9S

1 fan · 22.8 dBA

Performance
61%
Perf / price
38
Acoustics
83
Amazon
$70
Noctua NH-U9S
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$70
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance61.0%
Performance / price38.4
Acoustics83.3
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Written analysis

Noctua NH-U9S at a glance

The Noctua NH-U9S is a Air cooler listed as 125 mm tall. It is listed with 1 92 mm fan.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 61.0%. Recorded noise is 22.8 dBA, for an acoustics score of 83.3. Airflow is listed at 46.4 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 125 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 $70, performance / price is 38.4. 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-U9S
Warranty
6 years
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$70
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

Type
Air
Size class
125 mm tall
Height
125 mm
Cooler dimensions
125 x 95 x 68 mm

Value

Amazon price
$70
Relative performance
61.0%
Performance / price
38.4
Acoustics
83.3

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
92 mm
Fan count
1
Fan speed
2000 rpm
Noise
22.8 dBA
Airflow
46.4 CFM
Acoustics score
83.3

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.

Compact single-tower design combines strong cooling performance with excellent case-, RAM- and PCIe-compatibility

Only 125mm height is ideal for HTPCs, ITX and Small Form Factor builds; Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards

Highly optimised NF-A9 92mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation

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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