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Noctua · Air · 125 mm tall

Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black

1 fan · 22.8 dBA

Performance: 61%
Perf / price: 36
Acoustics: 83
Amazon: $75

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA

Performance61.0%

Performance / price35.8

Acoustics83.3

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Written analysis

Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black at a glance

The Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black 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 $75, performance / price is 35.8. 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 chromax.Black
Warranty: 6 years
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $75
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: $75
Relative performance: 61.0%
Performance / price: 35.8
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: Black

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Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes

Compact 92mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: fits most tower cases (125mm height), doesn't overhang the RAM slots, doesn't block the PCIe even on ITX motherboards

Renowned, award-winning NF-A9 92mm 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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