- Review -

16.09.2023 TechPorn.com

The NH-D12L continues the long standing tradition of Noctua. That includes its excellent build quality, cooling and acoustic performance along with its rich bundle of accessories. I have nothing much to say in a negative manner with regards to the NH-D12L. Perhaps the lack of colorway in contrast to the NH-U12A or rather, Noctua’s own Chromax line up. I am pretty sure Noctua is cooking up one though since I’ve heard it somewhere at Computex 2023. Regardless, this cooler is close to perfection, especially for SFF enthusiasts looking to maximize the available space on their compact systems while still maintaining a good blend of cooling performance and acoustics. If you are limited to something akin to a 4U rack’s clearance (150-ish mm) and wants to maximize your build’s potential, then the NH-D12L is the CPU cooler for you. It also comes with a mighty 6-year warranty which is always a huge plus.

"With a 6-year warranty and an amazing performance considering its size, the Noctua NH-D12L is easily one of the best 120 mm class air coolers you could buy." (Leo Bien Durana, TechPorn.com)