Noctua

NH-D15 G2 LBC

A solid mid-range cpu cooler for PC builders, leading with Dual Tower.

56/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Dual TowerLGA2066AM5Brown
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Why we rate it

  • Dual-tower design
  • PWM fans
  • AM5 support
  • Above-average heatpipes
  • Below-average fan count
Score profile

Where the NH-D15 G2 LBC wins and loses

Scored against the cpu coolers class
TypePerformanceFanCompatibili…82458280
Type and dimensions
82
Performance
45
Fan and pump
82
Compatibility
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type and dimensions

Cooler typeDual Tower
Heatpipes8
Dual-tower designYes

Performance

Fan count2
Fan size140 mm

Fan and pump

PWM fansYes

Compatibility

Intel socketsLGA2066
AMD socketsAM5
AM5 supportYes
RAM clearance59 mm

Features and aesthetics

ColourBrown
Head to head

NH-D15 G2 LBC vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC

Highlighted cell = better in that row
TypePerformanceFanCompatibili…
NH-D15 G2 LBCNH-D15 G2 HBC
 NoctuaNH-D15 G2 LBCThis pageNoctuaNH-D15 G2 HBC
Overall score56 /10056 /100
Cooler typeDual TowerDual Tower Air Cooler
Who it's for

Is the NH-D15 G2 LBC 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 NH-D15 G2 LBC 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 NH-D15 G2 LBC?

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.