A Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.Black CPU cooler is shown in a three-quarter angle, highlighting its fan and heat sink design.

Noctua NH-D15 G2: 6-year warranty, large size

Reviewers praise the 6-year warranty and high cooling performance, while noting the large size and premium price as drawbacks.

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Specifications

Socket Compatibility
AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851, LGA1954, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1200
Total Height
168 mm
Fan Configuration
2×140 × 140 × 25 mm (round)
NSPR
228
Colour
Black
Warranty
6 years
Height with Fan(s)
168 mm
Height without Fan(s)
168 mm
Width with Fan(s)
150 mm
Width without Fan(s)
150 mm
Depth with Fan(s)
152 mm
Depth without Fan(s)
127 mm
Weight with Fan(s)
1525 g
Weight without Fan(s)
1180 g
Heatsink Base Material
Copper, nickel plated
Heatsink Fins Material
Aluminium, nickel plated
Heatpipe Material
Copper, nickel plated
Heatpipe‑Fins Interface
Soldered
Number of Heatpipes
8
Heatpipe Diameter
6 mm
Fin Count
58
Mounting Hole Pitch
78 mm
Rack Unit Compatibility
5U
Base Size
44.6 × 51.6 mm
Fan Size
140 × 140 × 25 mm
Fan Speed Range
0–1500 rpm
Fan Airflow Max
155.6 m³/h (91.58 CFM)
Fan Noise Max
24.8 dB(A)
Fan Static Pressure Max
2.56 mm H₂O
Fan Rated Voltage
12 V
Fan Connector
4‑pin
Packaging Dimensions
188 × 188 × 239 mm
Packaging Weight (incl. product)
2460 g
Packaging Unit
8 pcs
Packaging Unit Dimensions
400 × 400 × 515 mm
Packaging Unit Weight
21 kg
Thermal Compound Included
NT‑H2 high‑grade
Mounting System
Black SecuFirm2+ multi‑socket
Included Accessories
2× NA‑RC16 Low‑Noise Adaptor, NA‑YC1 4‑pin PWM splitter cable, NA‑TPG1 thermal paste guard for AM5, NA‑CW1 cleaning wipe, NM‑SD1 Torx T20 screwdriver

Photos

A black CPU cooler with a large fan and heat sink, photographed from the front.
The image shows three Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.Black cooling fans arranged on black pedestals against a dark, smoky background.

What reviewers say

  • GamersNexus reviews the Noctua NH‑D15 G2, noting that it is Noctua’s first major dual‑tower cooler since 2014 and that it comes in three cold‑plate variants (standard, HBC, LBC). The review highlights that the cooler is more expensive than competing liquid solutions and less performant compared to some liquid coolers, yet still ranks among the best performing air coolers available. It discusses the new NF‑A14 G2 fans, increased heatpipe count, and detailed laser‑scan analysis of cold‑plate curvature for different CPU platforms.

    gamersnexus.net ↗
  • The review praises the Noctua NH‑D15 G2 chromax.black for its consistently high cooling performance, efficient design, and excellent build quality, while noting its large size, weight, limited benefit from maximum fan speed, and premium price as drawbacks.

    www.igorslab.de ↗

Our take

Based on 2 reviews

Both reviewers agree the Noctua NH-D15 G2 delivers top-tier air cooling performance, with Igor's Lab highlighting its efficient design and GamersNexus ranking it among the best air coolers available. They also concur on its premium pricing and substantial physical size, noting it costs more than some liquid alternatives despite its air-cooling dominance.

However, they split on value: GamersNexus finds it less performant than certain liquid coolers for the cost, while Igor's Lab praises its build quality and consistent performance. Buyers prioritizing absolute peak cooling over liquid options should consider it, but those needing compact solutions or liquid performance may look elsewhere.

Pros

  • Top-tier air cooling performance
  • Consistent high cooling efficiency
  • Excellent build quality
  • Premium chromax.black color

Cons

  • Premium pricing
  • Large physical size
  • Less performant than some liquid coolers

Best for: Air cooling enthusiasts prioritizing peak performance over liquid alternatives; those needing compact solutions should look elsewhere.

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