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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK at 7 W/mK, 61% 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 XT 7W/mK (Pad/Non-Conductive/100x100x1.0mm)
PhobyaPhobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK

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
Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK (Pad/Non-Conductive/100x100x1.0mm)
Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK
BrandAlphacoolPhobya
ModelAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKPhobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mk
Thermal Conductivity17.8 W/mK7 W/mK-61%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet100 x 100 x 1.0mm sheet, cuttable to size; also sold in other thicknesses
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU; Phobya markets it as able to match high-end thermal compounds for VRAM, VRM, and North/Southbridge cooling
ConsistencyShore 00 65 hardness (±5, ASTM D2240), 20% elongation (ASTM D412)Very flexible, low-hardness pad that adapts to uneven surfaces at low contact pressure; slightly sticky surface under a removable protective foil
Paste SegmentPadPad

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKPhobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK
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