NH-L9i

Name: Noctua NH-L9i
Brand: Noctua
Rating: 83 (5 reviews)

Released Aug 1, 2013 · Analysis updated Mar 30, 2026

The Noctua NH-L9i scores 83/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Hwcooling, Aphnetworks, and Tech-legend.

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based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

Quiet operation(4)
Excellent build quality(2)
Great cooling performance for its size(2)

Cons

Limited to 65w tdp processors(2)

5 Expert Reviews

Major publication08/2013

Major publicationAug 16, 2013

The Noctua NH-L9i is a great low-profile cooler for an HTPC and offers far better performance than Intel's stock cooler.

Independent publication04/2022

Independent publicationApr 8, 2022

The Noctua NH-L9i-17xx is a compact, high-performance CPU cooler that excels in small form factor builds with its 37mm low profile and excellent cooling efficiency.

Independent publication09/2020

Independent publicationSep 4, 2020

The Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black is a compact, quiet cooler with excellent compatibility for small form factor builds.

Independent publication03/2021

Independent publicationMar 19, 2021

The Noctua NH-L9i is a great small form factor CPU cooler that offers a good cooling performance and is quiet when compared to other models.

Major publication11/2014

Major publicationNov 19, 2014

The Noctua NH-L9i is a quiet, high-quality sub-two-inch Mini-ITX air cooler with a price tag to match, but our samples didn't live up to the high expectations that Noctua has set in air cooling.