NH-D15 G2 HBC

NikKTech.com

Nik Kastrantas•05/05/2025

“Premium cooling efficiency and build quality are the two highlights of Noctua products and well, that’s also the reason they cost more compared to their competition. To be more specific both the NH-D15 G2 MBC and LBC models currently retail for USD179.95 inside the USA and for 156.20Euros inside the EU and well, that’s just too much. You can easily find lower cost 360mm AIO liquid CPU coolers that can surpass the cooling efficiency of the NH-D15 G2 and that’s its single most important drawback. That being said let’s not forget that unlike AIO liquid CPU coolers the Noctua NH-D15 G2 will keep going pretty much forever and that along with its impressive performance (for an CPU air cooler) are more than enough for our Golden Award.”

“Premium cooling efficiency and build quality are the two highlights of Noctua products and well, that’s also the reason they cost more compared to their competition. To be more specific both the NH-D15 G2 MBC and LBC models currently retail for USD179.95 inside the USA and for 156.20Euros inside the EU and well, that’s just too much. You can easily find lower cost 360mm AIO liquid CPU coolers that can surpass the cooling efficiency of the NH-D15 G2 and that’s its single most important drawback. That being said let’s not forget that unlike AIO liquid CPU coolers the Noctua NH-D15 G2 will keep going pretty much forever and that along with its impressive performance (for an CPU air cooler) are more than enough for our Golden Award.”

HardwareCanucks

Michael Hoenig•17/07/2024

“Noctua has created another GOAT of a heatsink!”

“Noctua has created another GOAT of a heatsink!”

PC Gamer

Jacob Ridley•12/03/2025

“For top-tier chip chilling, look no further than Noctua's latest and greatest, the NH-D15 G2. It's liquid cooling level.”

“For top-tier chip chilling, look no further than Noctua's latest and greatest, the NH-D15 G2. It's liquid cooling level.”

eTeknix.com

Peter Donnell•25/09/2025

“If you are looking for the absolute best in air cooling, demand near-silent operation, and are willing to invest in a cooler that will likely last through multiple system builds, then the Noctua NH-D15 G2 is an outstanding choice. It’s a testament to Noctua’s engineering excellence and a worthy successor to the legendary D15.”

“If you are looking for the absolute best in air cooling, demand near-silent operation, and are willing to invest in a cooler that will likely last through multiple system builds, then the Noctua NH-D15 G2 is an outstanding choice. It’s a testament to Noctua’s engineering excellence and a worthy successor to the legendary D15.”

PC Games Hardware

Jan Hauck•03/09/2024

“Ausstattung und Eigenschaften haben jeweils eine hohe Wertung erhalten; der Kühler bringt eben alles mit, was man so benötigt.”

“Ausstattung und Eigenschaften haben jeweils eine hohe Wertung erhalten; der Kühler bringt eben alles mit, was man so benötigt.”

Club386.com

Damien Mason•30/07/2024

“Quite frankly, nobody builds CPU coolers quite like Noctua... NH-D15 G2 is a from-the-ground-up rebuild that leaps over the competition with unrivalled cooling in the air segment.”

“Quite frankly, nobody builds CPU coolers quite like Noctua... NH-D15 G2 is a from-the-ground-up rebuild that leaps over the competition with unrivalled cooling in the air segment.”

HardwareAsylum.com

Dennis Garcia•27/02/2025

“Overall, I see the Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC to be a worthy upgrade to the D15 lineup. Performance was extremely good and rivaled that of AIO coolers while offering the ease of aircooling.”

“Overall, I see the Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC to be a worthy upgrade to the D15 lineup. Performance was extremely good and rivaled that of AIO coolers while offering the ease of aircooling.”

ITHardware.pl

Łukasz Sierant•27/12/2024

“Noctua NH-D15 G2 oferuje wydajność porównywalną, a w niektórych przypadkach nawet wyższą od chłodzeń wodnych typu AiO 360 mm, szczególnie w testach z procesorami o wysokim TDP. W testach z Ryzem 9 7900X podkręconym do 5,3 GHz, NH-D15 G2 LBC poradził sobie z utrzymaniem temperatury poniżej progu dławienia termicznego, co jest imponującym wynikiem dla chłodzenia powietrznego i dorównuje, a nawet przewyższa możliwości niektórych AiO 360. Podobnie, w testach z Intel Core i5-12600K, NH-D15 G2 HBC osiągnął rezultaty na poziomie wydajnych AiO 360. Pod względem kultury pracy, NH-D15 G2 zazwyczaj oferuje cichszą pracę, szczególnie przy niższych obrotach wentylatorów, w porównaniu do AiO 360, gdzie pompy cieczy mogą generować dodatkowy hałas.”

“Noctua NH-D15 G2 oferuje wydajność porównywalną, a w niektórych przypadkach nawet wyższą od chłodzeń wodnych typu AiO 360 mm, szczególnie w testach z procesorami o wysokim TDP. W testach z Ryzem 9 7900X podkręconym do 5,3 GHz, NH-D15 G2 LBC poradził sobie z utrzymaniem temperatury poniżej progu dławienia termicznego, co jest imponującym wynikiem dla chłodzenia powietrznego i dorównuje, a nawet przewyższa możliwości niektórych AiO 360. Podobnie, w testach z Intel Core i5-12600K, NH-D15 G2 HBC osiągnął rezultaty na poziomie wydajnych AiO 360. Pod względem kultury pracy, NH-D15 G2 zazwyczaj oferuje cichszą pracę, szczególnie przy niższych obrotach wentylatorów, w porównaniu do AiO 360, gdzie pompy cieczy mogą generować dodatkowy hałas.”

MasterBitzReviews

David Martinez•26/11/2024

“El Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC es una de las opciones para quienes desean experimentar rendimiento puro y no solo eso, sino que ofrece tecnologías de primera en ventilación que permiten obtener rendimiento sea cual sea el escenario, también ofrece un mayor contacto gracias a la base convexa compatible para Intel y con ello hace un Cooler bastante versátil.”

“El Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC es una de las opciones para quienes desean experimentar rendimiento puro y no solo eso, sino que ofrece tecnologías de primera en ventilación que permiten obtener rendimiento sea cual sea el escenario, también ofrece un mayor contacto gracias a la base convexa compatible para Intel y con ello hace un Cooler bastante versátil.”

QWERTY Articles

Justin Vendette•25/11/2024

“The Noctua NH-D15 G2 is an unparalleled masterpiece of engineering that redefines what a high-performance air cooler can achieve. With its upgraded heat pipe configuration, redesigned fin towers, and the inclusion of the cutting-edge NF-A14x25r fans, it delivers industry-leading cooling performance while maintaining whisper-quiet operation. Its unmatched build quality, future-proof socket compatibility, and six-year warranty make it a standout choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. At $150, it’s an investment, but one that pays dividends in reliability, performance, and longevity. Simply put, the NH-D15 G2 is the pinnacle of air cooling, and a benchmark against which all others will be measured.”

“The Noctua NH-D15 G2 is an unparalleled masterpiece of engineering that redefines what a high-performance air cooler can achieve. With its upgraded heat pipe configuration, redesigned fin towers, and the inclusion of the cutting-edge NF-A14x25r fans, it delivers industry-leading cooling performance while maintaining whisper-quiet operation. Its unmatched build quality, future-proof socket compatibility, and six-year warranty make it a standout choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. At $150, it’s an investment, but one that pays dividends in reliability, performance, and longevity. Simply put, the NH-D15 G2 is the pinnacle of air cooling, and a benchmark against which all others will be measured.”

EnosTech.com

Nauman Siddique•01/10/2024

“These coolers pack a solid performance punch making a strong come back for the Noctua and yet they operate at almost same sound level as before.”

“These coolers pack a solid performance punch making a strong come back for the Noctua and yet they operate at almost same sound level as before.”