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be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 vs Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 and Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 at 3 years, Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black at 6 years, 50% in favour of Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280. They match on fan count, fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 | Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black |
| Model Number | BW018 | NH-D15 chromax.black |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 33.8 dBA+9.2 dBA | 24.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1240 g | 1320 g |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM-17% |
| Airflow | 72.2 CFM-13% | 82.52 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.44 mmH2O | 2.08 mmH2O-15% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Fans | 2x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM high-speed | 2x NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black, 140mm |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/4398 | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-d15-chromax-black/specifications |
Verdict
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A modern-classic flagship that trades Noctua's traditional colorway for stealth without losing any thermal performance.
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