Noctua NH-D15 vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC

A side-by-side spec comparison of the Noctua NH-D15 and the Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC. 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-D15 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC.
Specification	Noctua NH-D15 $119.95 Winner Buy on Newegg	Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC $159.95 Buy on Newegg
Type	air	air
Noise Level	19.2 dBA	24.8 dBA
Height	160 mm	160 mm
Compatible Sockets	AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200	AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200
TDP Rating	180W	180W

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Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC

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