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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition vs Noctua NH-D9L: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition and Noctua NH-D9L separate most on warranty: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 2 years, Noctua NH-D9L at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NH-D9L. Height splits them by another 44%, again favouring Noctua NH-D9L. They match on 6 other specifications, including cooler type, fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Noctua NH-D9L |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Compact Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | RR-212S-20PK-R2 | NH-D9L |
| Height | 158.8 mm-44% | 110 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 26 dBA+3.2 dBA | 22.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 123 mm | 95 mm |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Base Material | Direct-Touch Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 92 mm |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Airflow | 42 CFM-10% | 46.44 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.9 mmH2O | 2.28 mmH2O-21% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years-67% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/RR-212S-20PK-R2.html | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-d9l/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Noctua NH-D9L |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The same dependable 212 performance in a cleaner all-black finish — a safe budget pick.
Noctua NH-D9L
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The best compact dual-tower option for small-case builds that still want Noctua-grade reliability and don't want to compromise all the way down to a single-tower cooler.
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