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

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and Thermalright TFX separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, Thermalright TFX at 14.3 W/mK, 20% in favour of Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK. They match on electrical conductivity and recommended use.

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK
Thermalright TFX (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Flagship TF-Series Paste/14.3 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TFX

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 TFX (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Flagship TF-Series Paste/14.3 W/mK)
Thermalright TFX
BrandAlphacoolThermalright
ModelAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKTFX
Thermal Conductivity17.8 W/mK14.3 W/mK-20%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet2g and 6.2g syringe
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUHigh-end CPU/GPU
Density3.5 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
MaterialSilicone, ultra-soft with high compressibilitySilicone-Based
Operating Temperature-50 to +150 °C-250 C to 300 C
ConsistencyShore 00 65 hardness (±5, ASTM D2240), 20% elongation (ASTM D412)Very thick, dense filler load, described by reviewers as bordering on putty-like
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste
Min Operating Temp-50 C-250 C
Max Operating Temp150 C300 C

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKThermalright TFX
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
Thermalright (Manufacturer)View on Thermalright (Manufacturer)
AmazonView on Amazon

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