Wednesday, November 19th 2025

Noctua Presents chromax.black Versions of Its NH-D15 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2

Noctua today presented all-black chromax line versions of its award-winning G2 flagship models: Both the NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler and the NF-A14x25 G2 140 mm fans have successfully set new standards for performance-to-noise efficiency, and the new chromax.black versions provide the same, award-winning quiet cooling performance in a sleek, unobtrusive design.

"The response to our long-awaited G2 series products has been amazing, both from customers and expert reviewers," says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "We're proud that the NH-D15 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2 have managed to continue the legacy of their iconic predecessors, and we are confident that the new chromax.black versions will be well received by those who prefer a stealthy, unobtrusive look."
Succeeding the iconic NF-A14 and NF-A15, the square-frame NF-A14x25 G2 and round-frame NF-A14x25r G2 have quickly established themselves as a new benchmark for premium quality quiet 140 x 25 mm fans. Their advanced aerodynamic engineering featuring a novel Progressive Bend impeller design with a Centrifugal Turbulator hub, winglets, and a record tight tip clearance of only 0.7 mm enables the G2 models to provide a significant boost in performance-to-noise efficiency over their renowned predecessors: Whether it's in low-impedance, airflow-oriented applications such as case cooling, or high-impedance, pressure-demanding scenarios such as on heatsinks and water cooling radiators, where their etaPERF motor with SupraTorque allows leveraging extra torque headroom, the NF-A14x25 G2 fans are proven winners.

The chromax.black editions combine the NF-A14x25 G2s' Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer impeller, comprehensive feature set and breakthrough quiet cooling proficiency with an attractive black design that can be customized with colored anti-vibration pads, which are available separately.

Continuing the legacy of the iconic NH-D15, the NH-D15 G2 has received more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines since its introduction in summer 2024. Utilizing the same further refined 8-heatpipe heatsink and state-of-the-art NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fans, the chromax.black version offers the same winning combination of cutting-edge cooling efficiency and superb quietness of operation. At the same time, its black fans and black coated heatsink enable it to merge these assets with a sleek stealth look. Topped off with the Torx based SecuFirm2+ multi-socket mounting system, Noctua's highest performing NT-H2 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NH-D15 G2 chromax.black is a deluxe choice for everyone who seeks an elite-class heatsink that looks just as great as it cools.

Pricing and availability
All the new products are available as of today via Noctua's official Amazon stores. Other sales partners will receive stock shortly.

The manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) are as follows:
  • NF-A14x25 G2 PWM chromax.black: EU: EUR 39.90 / international (ROW): USD 39.90 / US: USD 44.90
  • NF-A14x25 G2 PWM Sx2-PP chromax.black: EU: EUR 76.90 / international (ROW): USD 76.90 / US: USD 84.90
  • NF-A14x25r G2 PWM chromax.black: EU: EUR 39.90 / international (ROW): USD 39.90 / US: USD 44.90
  • NF-A14x25r G2 PWM Sx2-PP chromax.black: EU: EUR 76.90 / international (ROW): USD 76.90 / US: USD 84.90
  • NH-D15 G2 chromax.black: EU: EUR 159.90 / international (ROW): USD 159.90 / US: USD 189.90
[Editor's note: US pricing may change based on US trade conditions.]

Source: Noctua
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30 Comments on Noctua Presents chromax.black Versions of Its NH-D15 G2 and NF-A14x25 G2

#1
ErikG
NH-D15 G2 chromax.black: EU: EUR 159.90, good joke. :D
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#2
Kwadratowicz
Trrrryt
After buying NH-D15 G2 I must say, it's overpriced for lower end cpu, and I like more original color, not black.
I can't say anything about higher end cpu, cause I don't own one.
But it's noctua, they are rock solid for the support :), I've got from them vertical mount for free for G2 :).
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#3
_roman_
Really impressive how to sell small injection molding parts worth a few eurocents for big money. Marketing at it's best.
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#4
Darthgrey
Haha, again air cooler for a price of a very good AIO and still some money will remain to spend on a Thermalright, which is maybe 2-3*C worse)
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#5
kikimaru024
KwadratowiczAfter buying NH-D15 G2 I must say, it's overpriced for lower end cpu, and I like more original color, not black.
I can't say anything about higher end cpu, cause I don't own one.
But it's noctua, they are rock solid for the support :), I've got from them vertical mount for free for G2 :).
It's hilarious how this is still the only reason people can "justify" paying 3-5x their competitor's prices - a $5 mounting bracket.
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#6
Kwadratowicz
Trrrryt
kikimaru024It's hilarious how this is still the only reason people can "justify" paying 3-5x their competitor's prices - a $5 mounting bracket.
I was stupid, now I'm only dumb ;) (about spending My money :D )
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#7
Woomack
kikimaru024It's hilarious how this is still the only reason people can "justify" paying 3-5x their competitor's prices - a $5 mounting bracket.
It's not the bracket, but the fact that they provide top support and send you brackets and other things for free. You invest in one cooler and get mounting kits (as long as the motherboard lets it) for multiple socket generations, also for free. Not to mention these brackets and shipping would cost not $5 but typically $15-25.

I'm not saying that Noctua coolers are cheap. Still, the same people spend $200+ on AIOs from random Chinese manufacturers and complain about Noctua coolers, which, in many cases, provide similar performance and, in nearly all cases, higher quality.
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#8
Hereticbar
kikimaru024It's hilarious how this is still the only reason people can "justify" paying 3-5x their competitor's prices - a $5 mounting bracket.
You cracked their code! ;)

Now you know why they are able to provide free mounting kits for customers that request for it, because the high initial selling price already priced in the "free" mounting kits.
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#10
wNotyarD
Not that I'll ever buy any Noctua stuff expensive as they are, but why the heck couldn't they release the black lineup from the get-go?
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#11
Fungi
wNotyarDNot that I'll ever buy any Noctua stuff expensive as they are, but why the heck couldn't they release the black lineup from the get-go?
different colors of plastic require different engineering/manufacturing because they behave slightly differently
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#12
PLAfiller
I have always been fine with their "classic" colour scheme....looks horrible in black to be fair. :P Hard pass for me.
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#13
AsRock
TPU addict
Near $50 for a fan, v hard pass. I can typically get the Original 180x38mm fans cheaper and as for replacing the ones on the CPU well the old ones are just doing fine.
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#14
Mistral
Does the x25 in the name imply they will offer thicker versions?
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#15
wNotyarD
MistralDoes the x25 in the name imply they will offer thicker versions?
They MAY offer thicker versions. But at least they keep nomenclature in line.
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#16
Sol_Badguy
and we are confident that the new chromax.black versions will be well received by those who prefer a stealthy, unobtrusive look
Aha! Gotcha! ;)
So you do agree that the hotdog color combo is therefore not stealthy and obtrusive!
Fungidifferent colors of plastic require different engineering/manufacturing because they behave slightly differently
While that is correct don't you find it interesting how their traditional color combo is the one that ended up having ideal mechanical properties? I mean... out of all the other possibilities... :rolleyes:
wNotyarDNot that I'll ever buy any Noctua stuff expensive as they are, but why the heck couldn't they release the black lineup from the get-go?
Because full black has no personality, it's just black like everybody else's, it doesn't make the brand recognizable, conversely an unusual/recognizable color combo is basically like a signature, it makes people talk about it (what a surprise), it makes the product feel special, elitist etc.
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#17
haswrong
PLAfillerI have always been fine with their "classic" colour scheme....looks horrible in black to be fair. :P Hard pass for me.
yeah, the black coloured ones look very eery and depressive. if they bundle their products with 64gb ram sticks, i could be swayed to buy some other colour scheme from them, like pure white to go with the gigabte ice board or such.
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#18
HairyLobsters
_roman_Really impressive how to sell small injection molding parts worth a few eurocents for big money. Marketing at it's best.
The cost isn't just the manufacturing, it's also all the R&D. Any company outside of China isn't going to be able to compete on price to begin with.
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#19
aktpu
If you want rainbow puke -> don't bother with Noctua. If you want reliable workstation builds -> buy Noctua

Simple
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#20
Soul_
aktpuIf you want rainbow puke -> don't bother with Noctua. If you want reliable workstation builds -> buy Noctua

Simple
Every air-cooler that I have ever used has been reliable for years and years, including my D15S. Are we suggesting there is something special about Noctua making it more reliable than others? I have yet to come across an air-cooler that is not reliable.

But the main point is the price, it absolutely sucks. I would actually say, buy anything but Noctua at this point. Not worth the money.
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#21
aktpu
Soul_Every air-cooler that I have ever used has been reliable for years and years
With other brands I've have had to replace fans, Noctua hasn't failed me yet. All AIOs have failed mid lifecycle. Sample size is approx. 25 machines running 24/7/365
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#22
Soul_
aktpuWith other brands I've have had to replace fans, Noctua hasn't failed me yet. All AIOs have failed mid lifecycle. Sample size is approx. 25 machines running 24/7/365
I don't think we are speaking about AIO pump failures, that is well known. As for Fans... I would press X.. I can't comment on how you run your fans, but in past 30 years of building and using computers I have had 1 fan failure. I don't think there is any good reason for Noctua tax. On-sale you can buy a whole pack of equally performing Arctic fans for price of 1 Noctua fan.
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#23
Calmmo
aktpuWith other brands I've have had to replace fans, Noctua hasn't failed me yet. All AIOs have failed mid lifecycle. Sample size is approx. 25 machines running 24/7/365
There are more premium fan options nowadays that include high quality motors and plastic that doesnt shaepshift within a couple of years. Equally expensive but some perform even better, honestly there's very little reason to buy noctua any more like we used to a decade or two ago. Be it for their fans or their heatsinks.
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#24
mechtech
hmmmmmmmmm

I was expecting

FINALLY...............BLACK............

but that price though lol
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#25
Wye
All these guys are doing in the last 20 years is painting their fans in different colors.
Don't get me wrong, the fans are great, but did we reach top fan R&D? Nothing can be improved anymore?
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