Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2
A solid mid-range cpu cooler for PC builders, leading with Dual Tower Air Cooler.
56/100
Dual Tower Air CoolerLGA1851 / LGA1700AM5Brown
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Why we rate it
- Dual-tower design
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- Above-average heatpipes
- Below-average fan count
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the Noctua NH-D15 G2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler typeDual Tower Air Cooler
Heatpipes8
Dual-tower designYes
Performance
Fan count2
Fan size140 mm
Fan and pump
PWM fansYes
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA1851 / LGA1700
AMD socketsAM5
LGA1700 supportYes
LGA1851 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
RAM clearance59 mm
Features and aesthetics
ColourBrown
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNoctua NH-D15 G2 vs Noctua Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black
Noctua NH-D15 G2Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black
| NoctuaNoctua NH-D15 G2This page | NoctuaNoctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100 | 56 /100 |
| Cooler type | Dual Tower Air Cooler | Dual Tower Air Cooler |
Who it's for
Is the Noctua NH-D15 G2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable cpu cooler for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier cpu cooler is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Noctua NH-D15 G2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other cpu coolers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Noctua NH-D15 G2?
Its dual-tower design stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the FW 360 Ultra ARGB?
The FW 360 Ultra ARGB scores 57/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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