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Arctic MX-2 vs Phobya NanoGrease Extreme: Comparison
Arctic MX-2 and Phobya NanoGrease Extreme separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Phobya NanoGrease Extreme at 16 W/mK, 65% in favour of Phobya NanoGrease Extreme. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Metal Oxide/Ceramic |
| Brand | Arctic | Phobya |
| Model | Arctic MX-2 | Phobya NanoGrease Extreme |
| Thermal Conductivity | 5.6 W/mK-65% | 16 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 4g, 30g, 65g | 3.5g syringe with screw-cap |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU | CPU/GPU Air and Water Cooling |
| Reapplication Interval | Not consistently published | High viscosity (~85,000 cps) supports pump-out resistance |
| Safety Notes | None | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |




