NH-D15S
NoctuaReleased Apr 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026
Premium CPU cooler provides excellent cooling with low noise and broad compatibility. The Noctua NH-D15S scores 89/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Relaxedtech, TechPowerUp, and Tech-legend.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 85 (TechPowerUp) to 98 (Relaxedtech). Relaxedtech tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Premium build quality(3)
- Low noise levels(3)
- Easy to use(2)
- Excellent cooling(2)
- High compatibility(2)
Cons
- High price(3)
- Bulky design(2)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The NH-D15S offers perfect compatibility with the memory and video cards and it performs just as good as the regular NH-D15 with only one fan.
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AI summary of this review
Noctua's NH-D15S offers excellent cooling performance with ultra-low noise levels and high compatibility, though it comes at a premium price.
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AI summary of this review
The Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black is a high-performance CPU cooler with excellent cooling, good clearance, and silent operation, though its large size may be a concern for some cases.
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