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Akasa AK-455 vs Noctua NT-H2: Comparison

Akasa AK-455 and Noctua NT-H2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Akasa AK-455 at 2.4 W/mK, Noctua NT-H2 at 9.0 W/mK, 73% in favour of Noctua NT-H2. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Akasa AK-455 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/2.4 W/mK/OEM-Popular Budget Compound)
Akasa AK-455
Noctua NT-H2 (Metal-Oxide Based/9.0 W/mK/Non-Conductive/5-Year Longevity/Includes Cleaning Wipes)
Noctua NT-H2
Compound TypeMetal Oxide/CeramicMetal-Oxide (no metallic particles)
BrandAkasaNoctua
ModelAkasa AK-455Noctua NT-H2 , NT-H2
Thermal Conductivity2.4 W/mK-73%9.0 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size1.5g and 5g syringes1.4g / 3.5g / 10g tubes (includes cleaning wipes)
Recommended UseCPU/GPU General CoolingMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalLong shelf stability before application; no in-use interval publishedLong-term stable per Noctua testing (rated up to 5 years)
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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