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Arctic MX-2 vs Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad: Comparison

Arctic MX-2 and Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad at 3 W/mK, 46% in favour of Arctic MX-2.

Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
ArcticArctic MX-2
Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
WakefieldWakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based Pad
BrandArcticWakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette)
ModelArctic MX-2PL-1-3-1016-H
Thermal Conductivity5.6 W/mK3 W/mK-46%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g, 30g, 65g101.6 x 101.6 x 1mm sheet
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedNo reapplication needed; reusable silicone sheet
Safety NotesNoneNon-conductive silicone pad; no special handling precautions required
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-2Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
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