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Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.Black and Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE are both cpu coolers with the same Supported Sockets (AM4, AM5, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, L...). The main differences are in Noise Level, Fan RPM and Height.
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Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.Black Dual Tower NF-A14x25r G2 fans
Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.Black
Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE CPU Air Cooler 4 Heat Pipes TL-C12 PWM Fan Aluminium Heatsink Cover (AX120 R SE)
Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE
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$174.95
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Brand
Noctua
Brand
Thermalright
Model
NH-D15 G2 chromax.black
Model
  • AX120 SE-D3
  • AX120 Refined SE
  • AX120 R SE
  • AX120 R SE D6-Y 1700
Release Date
📅 November 2025
Release Date
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* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Compatible PC parts
Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Compatible PC parts
Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
Liquid Cooler
No
Liquid Cooler
No
Noise Level
24.8 dB
Noise Level
25.6 dB
Fan RPM
1500 RPM
Fan RPM
1550 RPM
Height
168 mm
Height
148 mm
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.Black:

  • Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE:

  • 90% cheaper, you can save $157.05

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