PC parts / CPU coolers
NoctuaCPU cooler
NH-D15 G2
Released July 2024.5Press articlefunkykit.com/news/noctua-releases-its-nh-d15-g2-next-gen-flagship-cpu-coolers-and-nf-a14x25r-g2-fansRead 14 October 2026Article of 2 July 2024: Noctua released the NH-D15 G2, LBC and HBC that day. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Cooler type
- Air
- Fans
- 2
- Rated TDP
- Not available
- CPU sockets
- AM5, AM4, LGA1954, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150
36 of 54 fields known.
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- NH-D15 G2, NH-D15 G2 chromax.black, NH-D15 G2 LBC, NH-D15 G2 HBC2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026Noctua gives no separate model codes. The model names are NH-D15 G2 (Standard), NH-D15 G2 LBC and NH-D15 G2 HBC. The chromax.black name comes from its own page.
- GTIN / EAN
- 9010018000405, 9010018000535, 9010018000429, 90100180004362Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026EAN 9010018000405 for the Standard version, 9010018000429 for LBC and 9010018000436 for HBC.3Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2-ch-bkRead 14 October 2026EAN 9010018000535 for the NH-D15 G2 chromax.black. The Noctua spec page (Chinese version, seen in search results) gives the same EAN.
- Announced
- 2 July 20245Press articlefunkykit.com/news/noctua-releases-its-nh-d15-g2-next-gen-flagship-cpu-coolers-and-nf-a14x25r-g2-fansRead 14 October 2026Announced and released on 2 July 2024.6Press articleguru3d.com/story/noctua-introduces-nhd15-g2-cpu-coolers-and-nfa14x25r-g2-140mm-fansRead 14 October 2026Story of 2 July 2024.7Press articleclub386.com/noctua-nh-d15-g2-flagship-cpu-cooler-is-hereRead 14 October 2026Article of 2 July 2024.
- Status
- Available2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026On sale with stock on the access date.
- Predecessor
- Noctua NH-D1518Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/noctua-nh-d15-g2-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware's review calls the NH-D15 G2 the successor of the NH-D15.19Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/noctua-nh-d15-g2-reviewRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer's review calls the NH-D15 G2 a long-awaited successor to the NH-D15.20Press articleheise.de/en/news/Noctua-s-best-CPU-cooler-gets-a-successor-after-10-years-9788774.htmlRead 23 October 2026Heise reports that the NH-D15 G2 replaces the previous NH-D15.
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $149.95Press articlefunkykit.com/news/noctua-releases-its-nh-d15-g2-next-gen-flagship-cpu-coolers-and-nf-a14x25r-g2-fansRead 14 October 2026Suggested retail price USD 149.90 for the NH-D15 G2, LBC and HBC. Tax treatment is not stated.6Press articleguru3d.com/story/noctua-introduces-nhd15-g2-cpu-coolers-and-nfa14x25r-g2-140mm-fansRead 14 October 2026USD 149.90 each for the NH-D15 G2, LBC and HBC.7Press articleclub386.com/noctua-nh-d15-g2-flagship-cpu-cooler-is-hereRead 14 October 2026Article of 2 July 2024: $149.90 on Amazon.
- Launch price (EU)
- €149.95Press articlefunkykit.com/news/noctua-releases-its-nh-d15-g2-next-gen-flagship-cpu-coolers-and-nf-a14x25r-g2-fansRead 14 October 2026Suggested retail price EUR 149.90 for the NH-D15 G2, LBC and HBC. Whether VAT is included is not stated. The chromax.black price is not stored because the sources disagree on it.7Press articleclub386.com/noctua-nh-d15-g2-flagship-cpu-cooler-is-hereRead 14 October 2026EUR 149.90 on Amazon, with GBP 127.95. Tax treatment is not stated.
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Brown, Black3Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2-ch-bkRead 14 October 2026All-black heatsink, fans, fan clips and mounting hardware.8Press articleguru3d.com/story/noctua-launches-nhd15-g2-chromaxblack-and-updated-a14x25-fanRead 14 October 2026Matte-black finish on heatsink, fan frames, rotors and accessories.9Reviewtech4gamers.com/nh-d15-g2-chromax-black-reviewRead 14 October 2026The original NH-D15 G2 comes in the traditional brown and beige colour scheme. The chromax.black is all black. Retailer listing titles name the standard model as Brown. Noctua's own spec page could not be read.
- Cooler type
- Air2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026
- Air cooler layout
- Dual tower13Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-chromax-black-review-return-of-the-king-in-blackRead 14 October 2026Dual tower with 58 aluminium fins in two stacks.
- Rated TDP (claimed)
- Not available
- Base material
- Nickel-plated copper4Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/noctua-nh-d15-g2/cat-p/c/p1004921255Read 14 October 2026Materials: copper base and heat pipes, aluminium fins, soldered joints, nickel plating. Igor's Lab states that the base plate itself is nickel plated.13Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-chromax-black-review-return-of-the-king-in-blackRead 14 October 2026The base plate is made of nickel-plated CU1100 copper with a purity of 99.95 percent, 44.6 x 51.6 mm, mirror-polished.
- Thermal paste
- Included2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026NT-H2 thermal compound is a separate item in the box. Nothing says it is pre-applied.5Press articlefunkykit.com/news/noctua-releases-its-nh-d15-g2-next-gen-flagship-cpu-coolers-and-nf-a14x25r-g2-fansRead 14 October 2026NT-H2 thermal compound included.
Compatibility
- CPU sockets
- AM5, AM4, LGA1954, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11502Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026Spec table: AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151 and LGA1150. LGA1954 is added from Noctua's FAQ, see the Club386 source.11Press articleclub386.comRead 14 October 2026Article of 27 November 2025 quoting Noctua's FAQ: all Noctua CPU coolers compatible with LGA1851 and LGA1700 are also compatible with Intel's LGA1954 socket, and no additional mounting parts are needed.12Reviewclub386.com/noctua-nh-d15-g2-chromax-black-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table of the chromax.black lists LGA1954, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200 and LGA115x for Intel and AM4 and AM5 for AMD.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-meeting-all-our-expectations-reviewRead 14 October 2026Intel LGA 115x, 1200, 1700 and 20xx and AMD AM4 and AM5. The 20xx sockets are for the LBC version and are not stored.
- RAM height clearance
- 32mm2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026The page says the recessed lower fin stack gives up to 59 mm clearance with a single fan. In the dual-fan configuration it recommends standard-height memory up to 32 mm. The two-fan figure is stored because the field counts all included fans in their standard position.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-meeting-all-our-expectations-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 17 July 2024: for memory modules up to 32 mm in height the front fan can stay in its default position.
- Offset mounting
- Yes5Press articlefunkykit.com/news/noctua-releases-its-nh-d15-g2-next-gen-flagship-cpu-coolers-and-nf-a14x25r-g2-fansRead 14 October 2026The standard cooler includes offset mounting for AM5.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-meeting-all-our-expectations-reviewRead 14 October 2026AM5 offset mounting up to 7 mm off the centre of the heat spreader.
Heatsink
Liquid cooling
We could not find any of these 7 fields. Show them
- Radiator size
- Not available
- Radiator dimensions
- Not available
- Radiator material
- Not available
- Tube length
- Not available
- Max pump speed
- Not available
- Pump power connector
- Not available
- VRM fan
- Not available
Fans
- Included fans
Model Size (mm) Fans Min speed (rpm) Max speed (rpm) Airflow (CFM) Static pressure (mmH₂O) Noise (claimed) (dB(A)) Bearing Connector NF-A14x25r G2 PWM 140 2 300 1,500 91.6 2.56 24.8 SSO or SSO2 4-pin PWM Source2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 20262x NF-A14x25r G2 PWM, 1500 rpm maximum (1250 rpm with the low-noise adaptor), 24.8 dB(A) maximum, control range 300 to 1500 rpm. The page lists airflow as 91.8 CFM, but 155.6 m3/h from Noctua and the other sources converts to 91.6 CFM with 0.5886, so 91.6 is stored.4Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/noctua-nh-d15-g2/cat-p/c/p1004921255Read 14 October 2026NF-A14x25r G2 PWM: SSO2 bearing, 1500 rpm, 155.6 m3/h, 24.8 dB(A), 4-pin PWM.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-meeting-all-our-expectations-reviewRead 14 October 2026Comparison table for the NF-A14x25r G2: SSO2 bearing, speed range 300 to 1500 rpm, 155.6 m3/h and 2.56 mmH2O.15Reviewhwbusters.com/cooling/noctua-nh-d15-g2-review-standard-lbc-hbc-comparisonRead 14 October 2026Spec table: static pressure 2.56 mmH2O, 91.58 CFM and 155.6 m3/h, 24.8 dB(A), SSO2 bearing, 4-pin PWM. Cybenetics rated the G2 fans Diamond and Titanium in its fan standard, which is not stored.- Fans
- 2
Display and lighting
- Lighting standard
- Not available
- Built-in screen
- None2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026The spec table lists no screen or lighting.
- Screen size
- Not available
- Screen resolution
- Not available
- Software
- Not available
Measured
- Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)
- 10,46516Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/72Read 14 October 2026Overall Performance 10,465 at 30 dB(A) on the Ryzen 9 7900X for the LBC version.
- Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)
- 13,97617Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/20Read 14 October 2026Overall Performance 13,976 at 30 dB(A) on the Core Ultra 9 285K (Intel default mode) for the HBC version.
- Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)
- 36.6dB(A)16Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/72Read 14 October 202636.6 dB(A) at the 100% fan setting (1494 and 1536 rpm), the same figure as the HBC report. Hemi-anechoic chamber with a 6 dB(A) noise floor, Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4 analyser, microphone 1 m from the cooler. Protocol revision 1.8.17Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/20Read 14 October 2026The HBC report gives the same 36.6 dB(A) at 100% (1494 and 1536 rpm) as the LBC report.
- Thermal tests (measured)
Test CPU Load CPU power (W) Fan setting Noise (dB(A)) CPU temperature (°C) Above ambient (°C) AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled 187.9 20 dB(A) 20 95.3 Not available AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled 190.3 25 dB(A) 25 95.2 Not available AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled 190.4 30 dB(A) 30 94.2 Not available AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled 193.1 35 dB(A) 35 93 Not available AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled 193.1 100% 36.6 93 Not available Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, Intel default mode 295.9 20 dB(A) 20 89.8 Not available Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, Intel default mode 297.6 25 dB(A) 25 88.5 Not available Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, Intel default mode 296.9 30 dB(A) 30 87.4 Not available Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, Intel default mode 297.1 35 dB(A) 35 85.7 Not available Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Prime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, Intel default mode 297.3 100% 36.6 85 Not available AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95, 20 minutes, power level as published 100 40 dB(A) 40 Not available 25.3 AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95, 20 minutes, power level as published 150 40 dB(A) 40 Not available 44.8 AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95, 20 minutes, power level as published 200 40 dB(A) 40 Not available 65 AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95, 20 minutes, power level as published 100 100% 41.6 Not available 23.2 AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95, 20 minutes, power level as published 150 100% 41.6 Not available 41.6 AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Prime95, 20 minutes, power level as published 200 100% 41.6 Not available 64.1 Source13Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-chromax-black-review-return-of-the-king-in-blackRead 14 October 2026Igor's Lab review of the NH-D15 G2 chromax.black. Ryzen 9 7900X on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, open bench, Prime95 for 20 minutes, same paste for all coolers but the paste is not named, SecuFirm2+ with the AMD backplate. Temperatures are the CPU die average as a delta to the room temperature, which is not stated and not air-conditioned. The power levels 100, 150 and 200 W are as published, and the review does not say how they were set. The cpu_power_w value is that level, not a measured power. Noise was measured at 40 cm with a Voltcraft SL-10 meter in a room of 30.4 dB(A), so the dB(A) values do not compare with the Cybenetics rows at 1 m. The 40 dB(A) rows ran at 92% PWM (front fan about 1385 rpm, middle fan about 1325 rpm). The full-speed rows are at 100% PWM and 41.6 dB(A).16Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/72Read 14 October 2026Cybenetics Cooling Solutions Test Protocol, revision 1.8 (20 minutes per noise level, 10-minute cool-down). Ambient held at 25 C and 30% humidity in a climate chamber, open Cooler Master Test Bench, Prime95 Small FFTs, PBO enabled. The report does not name the paste. The current protocol states Arctic MX-4 for all tests. CPU power is measured at the EPS connectors. The AM5 rows are from the LBC version and the Default mount, and the LGA1851 rows are from the HBC report. The reports do not publish a temperature above ambient.17Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/20Read 14 October 2026Intel rows: Core Ultra 9 285K on an ASRock Z890 Taichi, open DimasTech Bench, Prime95 Small FFTs, Intel default mode, HBC version. Same protocol and climate chamber as the AM5 rows.
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width150Height168Depth152mm(5.9 × 6.6 × 6 in)2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026With fans: 168 mm high, 150 mm wide and 152 mm deep.13Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-chromax-black-review-return-of-the-king-in-blackRead 14 October 2026Spec table of the chromax.black: height 168 mm, width 150 mm, depth 127 mm without fans and 152 mm with fans.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-meeting-all-our-expectations-reviewRead 14 October 2026168 x 150 x 152 mm with fans.15Reviewhwbusters.com/cooling/noctua-nh-d15-g2-review-standard-lbc-hbc-comparisonRead 14 October 2026150 x 168 x 152 mm with fans.
- Heatsink dimensions
- Width150Height168Depth127mm(5.9 × 6.6 × 5 in)2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026Without fans: 168 mm high, 150 mm wide and 127 mm deep.
- Weight
- 1,525g(3.4 lb)2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 20261525 g with fans.13Reviewigorslab.de/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-chromax-black-review-return-of-the-king-in-blackRead 14 October 20261525 g with fans.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/noctua-nh-d15-g2-meeting-all-our-expectations-reviewRead 14 October 20261525 g.15Reviewhwbusters.com/cooling/noctua-nh-d15-g2-review-standard-lbc-hbc-comparisonRead 14 October 20261525 g with fans.
In the box
- In the box
- 2x NF-A14x25r G2 PWM premium fan, 2x NA-RC16 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.), NA-YC1 4-pin PWM splitter cable, NT-H2 high-grade thermal compound, NA-TPG1 thermal paste guard for AM5, NA-CW1 cleaning wipe, SecuFirm2+ multi-socket mounting system, NM-SD1 Torx T20 screwdriver, 4x NM-ISW1 washers for LGA1700, Noctua metal case badge2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026Box list of the Noctua spec table, copied for the items shared by all versions. The page text mentions NM-ISW1 washers for LGA1700 but its list leaves them out. Other sources list them for the Standard version, so they are stored only for that row.3Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2-ch-bkRead 14 October 2026Box list of the chromax.black. It has no NM-ISW1 washers.4Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/noctua-nh-d15-g2/cat-p/c/p1004921255Read 14 October 2026Scope of delivery of the NH-D15 G2 lists 4x NM-ISW1 shim washers (LGA1700) between the mounting system and the screwdriver.15Reviewhwbusters.com/cooling/noctua-nh-d15-g2-review-standard-lbc-hbc-comparisonRead 14 October 2026Scope of delivery of the NH-D15 G2 lists 4x NM-ISW1 washers for LGA1700. The review does not break the list out by version.
Links
- Product page
- noctua.at/en/nh-d15-g21Maker product pagenoctua.at/en/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 2026The Noctua site answers agents with a bot check, so the page could not be read. It is stored as the product link only. No value comes from it. Spec values come from the retailer copies of the Noctua spec table and from reviews.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 6years2Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2Read 14 October 202672 months. The page names no market.
Compare with
Pick a CPU cooler to see both side by side. Differences are marked yellow.
Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Launch price (US) | Launch price (EU) | Colours | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH-D15 G2 | 9010018000405 | $149.9 | €149.9 | Brown | 2x NF-A14x25r G2 PWM premium fan, 2x NA-RC16 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.), NA-YC1 4-pin PWM splitter cable, NT-H2 high-grade thermal compound, NA-TPG1 thermal paste guard for AM5, NA-CW1 cleaning wipe, SecuFirm2+ multi-socket mounting system, NM-SD1 Torx T20 screwdriver, 4x NM-ISW1 washers for LGA1700, Noctua metal case badge |
| NH-D15 G2 chromax.black | 9010018000535 | Not available | Not available | Black | 2x NF-A14x25r G2 PWM premium fan, 2x NA-RC16 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.), NA-YC1 4-pin PWM splitter cable, NT-H2 high-grade thermal compound, NA-TPG1 thermal paste guard for AM5, NA-CW1 cleaning wipe, SecuFirm2+ multi-socket mounting system, NM-SD1 Torx T20 screwdriver, Noctua metal case badge |
| NH-D15 G2 LBC | 9010018000429 | $149.9 | €149.9 | Brown | Not available |
| NH-D15 G2 HBC | 9010018000436 | $149.9 | €149.9 | Brown | Not available |
Sources
We read 20 sources for this CPU cooler. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagenoctua.at/en/nh-d15-g2
- Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2
- Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-g2-ch-bk
- Retailer pageeshop.enzure.se/noctua-nh-d15-g2/cat-p/c/p1004921255
- Owner's manualmanua.ls/noctua/nh-d15-g2/manual
- Press articleclub386.com
- Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/72
- Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/20
See a wrong value? Tell us and name the field.
PredecessorNoctua NH-D15