Noctua NH-C14 vs Noctua NH-U12S redux

A side-by-side spec comparison of the Noctua NH-C14 and the Noctua NH-U12S redux. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu cooler is right for your build.

Side-by-side specification comparison of Noctua NH-C14 and Noctua NH-U12S redux.
Specification	Noctua NH-C14 $89.95 Winner Buy on Amazon	Noctua NH-U12S redux $84.95 Buy on Newegg
Type	air	air
Noise Level	10.1 dBA	25.1 dBA
Height	160 mm	160 mm
Compatible Sockets	AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200	AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200
TDP Rating	180W	180W

Noctua NH-C14

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Noctua NH-U12S redux

specs won

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