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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80 at 8.3 W/mK, 53% in favour of Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK. They match on compound type, electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK
Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80 (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/8.3 W/mK)
ParkerParker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK
Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80 (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/8.3 W/mK)
Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80
Compound TypeSilicone-Based PadSilicone-Based Pad
BrandAlphacoolParker Chomerics
ModelAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKTHERM-A-GAP PAD 80
Thermal Conductivity17.8 W/mK8.3 W/mK-53%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheetSheet form, cut to size, multiple thicknesses
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUHigh-end CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling
ConsistencyShore 00 65 hardness (±5, ASTM D2240), 20% elongation (ASTM D412)Soft, compressible silicone elastomer sheet
Paste SegmentPadPad

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKParker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
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