DeepCool AK620 · RGB
Air tower
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Air tower
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DeepCool AK620 · RGB lands at 88 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB at 95. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DeepCool AK620 · RGB 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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThermals
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGBCompared on the thermals sub-score
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB leads on thermals (95 vs 88).
Install
TieCompared on the install sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGBCompared on the noise sub-score
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB leads on noise (91 vs 84).
Value for money
DeepCool AK620 · RGBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
DeepCool AK620 · RGB more score per dollar ($69 vs $149).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DeepCool AK620 · RGB | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
DeepCool AK620 · RGB
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: DeepCool AK620 · RGB vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Which is better, DeepCool AK620 · RGB or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DeepCool AK620 · RGB worth the price? +
At $69, DeepCool AK620 · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 DeepCool AK620 · RGB 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.
Which is better for thermals, DeepCool AK620 · RGB or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB — leads on thermals (95 vs 88). Compared on the thermals sub-score.
Which is better for noise, DeepCool AK620 · RGB or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB — leads on noise (91 vs 84). Compared on the noise sub-score.