Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Air tower
95
/ 100
From $149
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB wins by 2
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15
Air tower
93
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB lands at 95 and Noctua NH-D15 at 93. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Noctua NH-D15 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB 95
vs 93 Noctua NH-D15
Score breakdown
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
95 thermals 95
noise 91
install 88
value 86
Noctua NH-D15
93 thermals 93
noise 89
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB | Noctua NH-D15 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
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
Noctua NH-D15
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 G2 · RGB vs Noctua NH-D15
Which is better, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB or Noctua NH-D15? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Noctua NH-D15 worth the price? +
At $109, Noctua NH-D15 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Does Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB or Noctua NH-D15 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.