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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20: Comparison
Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20 at 1.066 W/mK, 94% in favour of Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alphacool | StarTech.com |
| Model | Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK | HEATGREASE20 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 17.8 W/mK | 1.066 W/mK-94% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet | 20g tube |
| Recommended Use | High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU |
| Density | 3.5 g/cm3 | 2.3 g/cm3 |
| Material | Silicone, ultra-soft with high compressibility | Ceramic-based compound containing silicone |
| Operating Temperature | -50 to +150 °C | -20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F) |
| Paste Segment | Pad | Standard Paste |
| Min Operating Temp | -50 C | -20 C |
| Max Operating Temp | 150 C | 100 C |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK | StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20 |
|---|---|---|
| Alphacool Shop (EU) | View on Alphacool Shop (EU) | |
| StarTech.com | View on StarTech.com | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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