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Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste vs Halnziye HY-810: Comparison

What is the difference between Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste and Halnziye HY-810?

Start with thermal conductivity, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste 6.7 W/mK against Halnziye HY-810 4.63 W/mK, 31% in favour of Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste. The max operating temperature figures are near enough to ignore, 130 C on the Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste versus 180 C on the Halnziye HY-810. There is a split on recommended use as well, High-end CPU/GPU on the Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste versus Mainstream CPU/GPU on the Halnziye HY-810. They differ on conductivity source too, https://shop.alphacool.com/en/detail/index/sArticle/22025 on the Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste versus https://www.halnziye.net/HY810xilie/685.html on the Halnziye HY-810. Operating temperature is not the same on both, -20 to +130 °C on the Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste versus -20 to 180 C on the Halnziye HY-810.

Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste vs Halnziye HY-810: which one fits your build

it is the wrong buy for buyers who specifically want liquid-metal-level conductivity. The same goes for high-end CPU and GPU builds, overclocking rigs, workstations and servers wanting Alphacool's current-generation paste. It is the wrong buy for anyone needing a confirmed silicone/carbon base disclosure, which Alphacool has not published for this formula. The Halnziye HY-810 suits budget gaming builds and shops doing volume repastes, though it is not the pick for overclocking and delidded/direct-die use. Our rating of the Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (6.7/10): A high-end Alphacool paste with a solid published conductivity figure, though independent review coverage is thinner than bigger paste-specialist brands. Our rating of the Halnziye HY-810 (5.6/10): A mid-tier budget grease from Halnziye, reasonable value for casual builds.

What Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste and Halnziye HY-810 have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, electrical conductivity, min operating temperature and paste segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.

Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
Halnziye HY-810 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Grey Grease/4.63 W/mK)
Halnziye
Halnziye HY-810

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    Alphacool
    Halnziye HY-810
    Halnziye

  • Model

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    Alphacool Apex 2
    Halnziye HY-810
    HY-810 (OP2G / TU20B variants)

  • Thermal Conductivity

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    6.7 W/mKBest
    Halnziye HY-810
    4.63 W/mK-31%

  • Electrical Conductivity

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    Insulating
    Halnziye HY-810
    Insulating

  • Package Size

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    2g syringe
    Halnziye HY-810
    2g syringe with spatula, up to 20-30g large syringe, cans and buckets for bulk

  • Recommended Use

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    High-end CPU/GPU (developed with Halnziye for CPUs, GPU hotspots, overclocking systems, workstations and servers)
    Halnziye HY-810
    Mainstream CPU/GPU

  • Conductivity Source

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    https://shop.alphacool.com/en/detail/index/sArticle/22025
    Halnziye HY-810
    https://www.halnziye.net/HY810xilie/685.html

  • Min Operating Temperature

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    -20 C
    Halnziye HY-810
    -20 C

  • Max Operating Temperature

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    130 CBest
    Halnziye HY-810
    180 C

  • Paste Segment

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    Standard Paste
    Halnziye HY-810
    Standard Paste

  • Operating Temperature

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
    -20 to +130 °C
    Halnziye HY-810
    -20 to 180 C (short-term rated to -30 to 220 C)

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste if you want the higher thermal conductivity (6.7 W/mK vs 4.63 W/mK).

    Choose Halnziye HY-810 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAlphacool Apex 2 Thermal PasteHalnziye HY-810
    Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
    Halnziye (Manufacturer)View on Halnziye (Manufacturer)

    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

    Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste

    6.7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A high-end Alphacool paste with a solid published conductivity figure, though independent review coverage is thinner than bigger paste-specialist brands.

    Halnziye HY-810

    5.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    A mid-tier budget grease from Halnziye, reasonable value for casual builds.

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