If you’ve ever loved Noctua’s legendary performance but never quite warmed up to their signature brown-and-beige look, now’s your moment. The company has just released Chromax.black variants of its top-tier air cooler and case/radiator fans: the Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black CPU cooler and the matching 140 mm Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM chromax.black fans. The new colorway keeps everything the same under the hood but trades the iconic Noctua aesthetic for a sleek, stealthy build vibe.
Noctua’s G2 line has earned a fair share of praise since its debut in 2024. The NH-D15 G2 improves on the original NH-D15 with an eight-heatpipe, dual-tower heatsink, asymmetrical fin stacks for better clearance over top PCIe slots, and a refined multi-socket mounting system. Paired with the G2-class fans, the cooler delivers air-cooling performance that rivals many AIO liquid solutions while remaining decidedly quieter.
The NF-A14x25 G2 fans continue their reputation for top-tier airflow efficiency and whisper-quiet operation. Their advanced aerodynamic design, featuring a Progressive Bend impeller and centrifugal turbulator hub, plus a very tight 0.7 mm tip clearance, keeps both airflow and static pressure high—ideal for both case ventilation and radiator or heatsink duty. Also included are premium LCP blades, SSO2 bearings for longevity, and a six-year warranty, all while maintaining an impressively low noise profile.
The switch to all-black is more than cosmetic. It signals Noctua’s acknowledgment of a trend among PC builders who prefer understated aesthetics: blacked-out rigs, minimalist builds, or machines that complement RGB without clashing with beige fans. The chromax.black versions have optional anti-vibration pads for further customization, letting you pick subtle accent colors or keep the whole build monochrome.
At launch, the NH-D15 G2 chromax.black has a list price of $189.90, while the NF-A14x25 G2 fans are $44.95 on Amazon.
In short: If you’ve been holding off on Noctua’s air-cooling goods because the color scheme didn’t fit your build aesthetic, the chromax.black release just changed the maths. You still get the same high-performance, whisper-quiet cooling that made Noctua a go-to among enthusiasts, now wrapped in a look that won’t shout “look at me” from across the room.
