168 mm Height — 2 CPU Coolers Compared

Decision table

168 mm Height: which one for what?

The 2 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Quiet operation Content Creation

Leads for Gaming: Noctua NH-D15 G252%

Leads for Quiet operation: Noctua NH-D15 G276%

Leads for Content Creation: Noctua NH-D15 G254%

#1#1#1
Noctua NH-D15 G2Noctua
Air Cooler · 24.8 dB(A) · 168 mm
52% 76% 54%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Quiet operation
- 24.8 dBA maximum noise
Why it ranks here
- 6-year warranty
#2#2#2
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5be quiet!
Air Cooler · 270 W · 32.3 dB(A)
45% 57% 45%
Why it ranks here
- 35 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Quiet operation
- 35 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- 35 months on the market — a successor may be near