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Alphacool Subzero vs Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra: Comparison

Alphacool Subzero and Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Subzero at 16 W/mK, Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra at 38.4 W/mK, 58% in favour of Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra.

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Subzero (High-Performance Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/16 W/mK)
Alphacool Subzero
Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra (Liquid Metal/Conductive/Commonly Cited ~38.4 W/mK/Better Long-Term Adhesion)
Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra
Compound TypeHigh-Performance Silicone-BasedLiquid Metal
BrandAlphacoolCoollaboratory
ModelAlphacool Subzero , SubzeroCoollaboratory Liquid Ultra , Liquid Ultra
Thermal Conductivity16 W/mK-58%38.4 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingConductive
Package Size1g / 3.5g / 20g tubes1g syringe with cleaning kit
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)Delidded-Direct-Die (long-term stability)
Reapplication IntervalVerify manufacturer-rated intervalVerify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety NotesNoneLiquid metal: electrically conductive; do not use near exposed aluminum or bare-die edges
Paste SegmentStandard PasteLiquid Metal

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