Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2
Twin-tower air · NF-A14x25r G2 · LGA1851/AM5
95
/ 100
From $149
VS
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Air tower
95
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Noctua NH-D15 G2 lands at 95 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 if…
- ✓Air-cooling king
- ✓Whisper-quiet fans
- ✓Rock-solid mounting
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Score breakdown
Noctua NH-D15 G2
95 thermals 96
noise 98
install 92
value 90
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
95 thermals 95
noise 91
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Noctua NH-D15 G2
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Type
Twin-tower air
Air tower
Fans
2× NF-A14x25r G2
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TDP rating
~280W
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Height
168 mm
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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
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · 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
FAQ: Noctua NH-D15 G2 vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Which is better, Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black worth the price? +
At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in thermals.
Does Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black 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.