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Noctua NH-D15 G2 — Twin-tower air · NF-A14x25r G2 · LGA1851/AM5
Noctua

Noctua NH-D15 G2

Twin-tower air · NF-A14x25r G2 · LGA1851/AM5

95
/ 100
From $149
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 wins by 2
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — 360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent
Arctic

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent

93
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict

Noctua NH-D15 G2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Noctua NH-D15 G2 lands at 95 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 at 93. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 if…

  • ✓Air-cooling king
  • ✓Whisper-quiet fans
  • ✓Rock-solid mounting

Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 if…

  • ✓Class-leading value
  • ✓Integrated VRM fan
  • ✓Excellent sustained load thermals
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Tie

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Noctua NH-D15 G2

Compared on the noise sub-score

Noctua NH-D15 G2 leads on noise (98 vs 90).

Install

Noctua NH-D15 G2

Compared on the install sub-score

Noctua NH-D15 G2 leads on install (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 more score per dollar ($109 vs $149).

Noctua NH-D15 G2 95
vs
93 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Score breakdown

Noctua NH-D15 G2
95
thermals 96
noise 98
install 92
value 90
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
93
thermals 96
noise 90
install 88
value 100

Specs side-by-side

Noctua NH-D15 G2 versus Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — full spec comparison
Spec Noctua NH-D15 G2 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
Type
Twin-tower air
360 mm AIO
Fans
2× NF-A14x25r G2
3× P12 PWM
TDP rating
~280W
—
Height
168 mm
—
Radiator thickness
—
38 mm

Noctua NH-D15 G2

Pros
  • +Air-cooling king
  • +Whisper-quiet fans
  • +Rock-solid mounting
Cons
  • −Large in case
  • −Three SKUs (tall/offset/low-profile)
  • −Brown isn’t for everyone

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Pros
  • +Class-leading value
  • +Integrated VRM fan
  • +Excellent sustained load thermals
Cons
  • −Utilitarian looks
  • −Thick rad needs case clearance
  • −No RGB standard model

FAQ: Noctua NH-D15 G2 vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Which is better, Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Noctua NH-D15 G2 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Noctua NH-D15 G2 worth the price? +

At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in noise.

Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 worth the price? +

At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in value.

Does Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 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 noise, Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Noctua NH-D15 G2 — leads on noise (98 vs 90). Compared on the noise sub-score.

Which is better for install, Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Noctua NH-D15 G2 — leads on install (92 vs 88). Compared on the install sub-score.