be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Air tower
91
/ 100
From $109
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB wins by 4
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Air tower
95
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 lands at 91 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB at 95. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 91
vs 95 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Score breakdown
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
91 thermals 91
noise 87
install 88
value 86
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
95 thermals 95
noise 91
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 worth the price? +
At $109, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.
Is Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB worth the price? +
At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in thermals.
Does be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.