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Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20: Comparison
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad thermal conductivity compared
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is thermal conductivity, Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 9.24 W/mK against Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2.4 W/mK. There is a split on recommended use as well, Mainstream CPU/GPU on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus Mainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling on the Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad. There is a split on conductivity source as well, https://www.akasa.co.uk/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&model=AK-450-5G on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/thermal-management-materials/central-pdp.html/bergquist-gap-pad-tgp-2400/112643IB.html on the Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad. They differ on paste segment too, Standard Paste on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus Pad on the Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad.
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad: which one fits your build
The Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 suits mainstream CPU repastes under air or AIO coolers and Akasa AK-455 owners wanting a higher-rated Akasa compound, though it is not the pick for sub-zero or chiller cooling, since Akasa rates it from 0C and buyers who need published electrical safety data. The Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad is the one to take for general electronics gap filling and mainstream CPU/GPU, though it is not built for high-power dies needing >5 W/mK. Our rating of the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 (6/10): A silver-based compound with a solid published conductivity figure and a bundled spreader, reasonable for the price. Our rating of the Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad (6/10): A lower-conductivity industrial gap pad, suited to less demanding OEM cooling needs.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Akasa
- Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
- Bergquist (Henkel)
Model
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- AK-450-5G
- Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
- Gap Pad 2500S20
Thermal Conductivity
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 9.24 W/mKBest
- Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
- 2.4 W/mK (ASTM D5470)
Package Size
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 5g syringe
- Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
- 8 x 16in reinforced sheet, multiple thicknesses
Recommended Use
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Mainstream CPU/GPU (formulated for CPU/heatsink interfaces)
- Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
- Mainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling
Conductivity Source
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- https://www.akasa.co.uk/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&model=AK-450-5G
- Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
- https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/thermal-management-materials/central-pdp.html/bergquist-gap-pad-tgp-2400/112643IB.html
Paste Segment
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Standard Paste
- Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
- Pad
Which one should you pick?
Choose Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 if you want the higher thermal conductivity (9.24 W/mK vs 2.4 W/mK (ASTM D5470)).
Choose Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 | Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Akasa | View on Akasa | |
| Amazon UK | View on Amazon UK |
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
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A silver-based compound with a solid published conductivity figure and a bundled spreader, reasonable for the price.
Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A lower-conductivity industrial gap pad, suited to less demanding OEM cooling needs.