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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK at 5 W/mK, 72% in favour of Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK. They match on 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

Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK (Pad/Non-Conductive/15x15x4mm)

PhobyaPhobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK

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Specification	Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK	Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK
Brand	Alphacool	Phobya
Model	Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK	Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mk
Thermal Conductivity	17.8 W/mK	5 W/mK-72%
Electrical Conductivity	Insulating	Insulating
Package Size	120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet	15 x 15 x 4mm, sold as a single piece; also available in other sizes up to 120x20mm strips
Recommended Use	High-end CPU/GPU	Mainstream CPU/GPU; Phobya also markets it for VRAM, VRM, and North/Southbridge cooling
Consistency	Shore 00 65 hardness (±5, ASTM D2240), 20% elongation (ASTM D412)	Very flexible, low-hardness pad that adapts to uneven surfaces at low contact pressure; compressible to half its original thickness; maximum bridgeable gap of 4mm; slightly sticky surface under a removable protective foil
Paste Segment	Pad	Pad

Price comparison

Retailer	Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK	Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK
Alphacool Shop (EU)	View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
Performance-PCs		View on Performance-PCs
Newegg		View on Newegg

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