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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs Thermalright TF9: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and Thermalright TF9 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, Thermalright TF9 at 14 W/mK, 21% in favour of Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK.

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK
Thermalright TF9 (Non-Conductive/14 W/mK/Compact 1.5g Tube)
ThermalrightThermalright TF9

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
Thermalright TF9 (Non-Conductive/14 W/mK/Compact 1.5g Tube)
Thermalright TF9
Thermal Conductivity17.8 W/mK14 W/mK-21%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet1.5g tube
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU
Density3.5 g/cm32.9 g/cm3
Operating Temperature-50 to +150 °C-220 to +380 C
ConsistencyShore 00 65 hardness (±5, ASTM D2240), 20% elongation (ASTM D412)Gray
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste
Min Operating Temp-50 C-220 C
Max Operating Temp150 C380 C

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKThermalright TF9
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
NeweggView on Newegg

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