NH-U9S

Name: Noctua NH-U9S
Brand: Noctua
Rating: 86 (5 reviews)

Released Jan 1, 2015 · Analysis updated Mar 30, 2026

Compact 92mm CPU cooler featuring nt-h1 thermal compound and smooth, polished build, designed for mini-ITX systems. The Noctua NH-U9S scores 86/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Relaxedtech, Aphnetworks, Thinkcomputers, and Modders-inc.

Critic Score

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based on 5 expert reviews

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Pros

Compact 92mm size(3)
Amazing thermal compound (nt-h1)(2)

Cons

Pricey(2)

5 Publication Reviews

Independent publication09/2016

Independent publicationSep 24, 2016

AI summary of this review

Noctua's NH-U9S is a huge improvement in every way compared to the previous generation NH-U9B SE2.

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Independent publication01/2021

Independent publicationJan 8, 2021

AI summary of this review

The Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black offers a compact, all-black design with excellent packaging and premium accessories for users with height restrictions or aesthetic preferences.

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Independent publication01/2015

Independent publicationJan 29, 2015

AI summary of this review

The Noctua NH-U9S is a compact CPU cooler designed for small form factor systems with a 95x95mm footprint and 125mm height.

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Independent publication

AI summary of this review

The NH-U9B SE2 comes with a pair of NF-B9 fans out of the box but the NH-U9S easily bests its thermal performance with its single NF-A9 fan.

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Independent publication07/2020

Independent publicationJul 4, 2020