Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2
$149.95
Released 2024-07
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Noctua NH-D15 G2 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 is cheaper at $99.9. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Released 2023-10
Which is better: the Noctua NH-D15 G2 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 is the cheaper at $99.9.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Noctua NH-D15 G2 | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.95 | $99.9 |
| Brand | Noctua | be quiet! |
| Released | 2024-07 | 2023-10 |
| Type | air | air |
| Radiator or height (mm) | 168 mm | 168 mm |
| Fan count | 2 | 2 |
| Socket support | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x; AMD AM5, AM4 | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155; AMD AM5, AM4 |
| Tdp rating (W) | — | 270 |
| Rgb | No | No |
| Noise dba max | 24.8 | 23.3 |
| Release | 2024-07 | 2023-10 |
Sources — Noctua NH-D15 G2: noctua.at (verified 2026-06-15). be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5: bequiet.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Noctua NH-D15 G2 and be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Socket support: Noctua NH-D15 G2 Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x; AMD AM5, AM4 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155; AMD AM5, AM4
- Noise dba max: Noctua NH-D15 G2 24.8 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 23.3
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Noctua NH-D15 G2
Two whitelisted hands-on testers reviewed the NH-D15 G2. TechPowerUp names it the best-performing air cooler; Tom's Hardware confirms it improves on the original NH-D15. Both judge its ~$150 price hard to justify against sub-$50 rivals delivering near-identical cooling, and both praise Noctua's warranty and support. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Best-performing air cooler / holds the air-cooler crown; Improved thermal performance over the original NH-D15; Industry-leading warranty and top-tier customer support.
Flagged: Overpriced / poor value at ~$150 vs sub-$50 rivals offering near-identical cooling; Torx T20 screws add friction with no consumer benefit (driver is included); Fan noise inconsistency / 'Rattlegate' suggesting a possible fan defect.
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
No sourced tester review yet.