Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 · Black
Air tower
93
/ 100
From $109
VS
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 · White
Air tower
93
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Noctua NH-D15 · Black lands at 93 and Noctua NH-D15 · White at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Noctua NH-D15 · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Noctua NH-D15 · White if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Noctua NH-D15 · Black 93
vs 93 Noctua NH-D15 · White
Score breakdown
Noctua NH-D15 · Black
93 thermals 93
noise 89
install 88
value 86
Noctua NH-D15 · White
93 thermals 93
noise 89
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Noctua NH-D15 · Black | Noctua NH-D15 · White |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
Noctua NH-D15 · Black
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 · White
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: Noctua NH-D15 · Black vs Noctua NH-D15 · White
Which is better, Noctua NH-D15 · Black or Noctua NH-D15 · White? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Noctua NH-D15 · Black worth the price? +
At $109, Noctua NH-D15 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Is Noctua NH-D15 · White worth the price? +
At $109, Noctua NH-D15 · White delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Does Noctua NH-D15 · Black or Noctua NH-D15 · White 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.