Best Bitcoin Miners Under $500

High value mining hardware that will not break the bank.

BTC: $63,143 | Difficulty: 138.96T

You do not need thousands of dollars to start mining Bitcoin. These miners all cost under $500 and deliver real hashrate. Ranked by efficiency (watts per terahash) — because at a lower budget, every watt counts more.

By the Numbers

125 miners in our database qualify for this list under the page's filter criteria. Efficiency spans 10.5 to 869.6 J/TH — the Bitmain Antminer Z11 is the most power-efficient of the group. The quietest pick here is the Iceriver RXD RX0 at 10 dB. At a $0.0735/kWh rate, the Bitmain Antminer Z11 posts the strongest daily profit at $1.36/day. For heat output, the Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 tops the list at 11,669 BTU/hr — enough to heat ~375 sq ft.

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Quick Rankings

Rank	Miner	Efficiency (J/TH)	Price
1	Bitmain Antminer Z11	10.5 J/TH	$200	Details ↓
2	Bitaxe Gamma	12.5 J/TH	$99	Details ↓
3	Bitaxe GT	15.0 J/TH	$499	Details ↓
4	Bitaxe Supra	21.4 J/TH	$89	Details ↓
5	Bitmain Antminer S19 XP (134Th/s)	21.5 J/TH	$483	Details ↓

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Bitmain Antminer Z11

Bitmain

Ranks #1 for a sub-$500 budget: $200 at 10.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 135.0 Ksol/s
Power: 1,418W
Efficiency: 10.5 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 4,838 BTU/hr
Price: $200

Daily Profitability

Revenue $3.86

Power Cost $2.50

Net Profit +$1.36

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Bitaxe Gamma

D-Central

Ranks #2 for a sub-$500 budget: $99 at 12.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 1.20 TH/s
Power: 15W
Efficiency: 12.5 J/TH
Noise: 38 dB
BTU Output: 51 BTU/hr
Price: $99

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.03

Power Cost $0.03

Net Profit +$0.01

at $0.0735/kWh

70 Home Mining Score

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Bitaxe GT

D-Central

Ranks #3 for a sub-$500 budget: $499 at 15.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 5.00 TH/s
Power: 75W
Efficiency: 15.0 J/TH
Noise: 42 dB
BTU Output: 256 BTU/hr
Price: $499

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.14

Power Cost $0.13

Net Profit +$0.01

at $0.0735/kWh

64 Home Mining Score

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Bitaxe Supra

D-Central

Ranks #4 for a sub-$500 budget: $89 at 21.4 J/TH.

Hashrate: 700.0 GH/s
Power: 15W
Efficiency: 21.4 J/TH
Noise: 35 dB
BTU Output: 51 BTU/hr
Price: $89

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.02

Power Cost $0.03

Net Profit $-0.01

at $0.0735/kWh

70 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S19 XP (134Th/s)

Bitmain

Ranks #5 for a sub-$500 budget: $483 at 21.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 134.0 TH/s
Power: 2,881W
Efficiency: 21.5 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 9,830 BTU/hr
Price: $483

Daily Profitability

Revenue $3.83

Power Cost $5.08

Net Profit $-1.25

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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StealthMiner

D-Central

Ranks #6 for a sub-$500 budget: $199 at 22.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 800.0 GH/s
Power: 18W
Efficiency: 22.5 J/TH
Noise: 28 dB
BTU Output: 61 BTU/hr
Price: $199

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.02

Power Cost $0.03

Net Profit $-0.01

at $0.0735/kWh

70 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain S19k Pro

Bitmain

Ranks #7 for a sub-$500 budget: $313 at 23.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 120.0 TH/s
Power: 2,760W
Efficiency: 23.0 J/TH
Noise: 75 dB
BTU Output: 9,417 BTU/hr
Price: $313

Daily Profitability

Revenue $3.43

Power Cost $4.87

Net Profit $-1.44

at $0.0735/kWh

36 Home Mining Score

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Canaan Avalon Nano 3S

Canaan

Ranks #8 for a sub-$500 budget: $145 at 23.3 J/TH.

Hashrate: 6.00 TH/s
Power: 140W
Efficiency: 23.3 J/TH
Noise: 30 dB
BTU Output: 478 BTU/hr
Price: $145

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.17

Power Cost $0.25

Net Profit $-0.08

at $0.0735/kWh

65 Home Mining Score

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NerdAxe

D-Central

Ranks #9 for a sub-$500 budget: $69 at 24.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 500.0 GH/s
Power: 12W
Efficiency: 24.0 J/TH
Noise: 30 dB
BTU Output: 41 BTU/hr
Price: $69

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.01

Power Cost $0.02

Net Profit $-0.01

at $0.0735/kWh

70 Home Mining Score

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NerdNOS

D-Central

Ranks #10 for a sub-$500 budget: $59 at 24.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 500.0 GH/s
Power: 12W
Efficiency: 24.0 J/TH
Noise: 30 dB
BTU Output: 41 BTU/hr
Price: $59

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.01

Power Cost $0.02

Net Profit $-0.01

at $0.0735/kWh

70 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro (104Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #11 for a sub-$500 budget: $398 at 29.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 104.0 TH/s
Power: 3,068W
Efficiency: 29.5 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 10,468 BTU/hr
Price: $398

Daily Profitability

Revenue $2.97

Power Cost $5.41

Net Profit $-2.44

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S19 Pro (110Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #12 for a sub-$500 budget: $360 at 29.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 110.0 TH/s
Power: 3,250W
Efficiency: 29.5 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 11,089 BTU/hr
Price: $360

Daily Profitability

Revenue $3.14

Power Cost $5.73

Net Profit $-2.59

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitaxe Ultra

D-Central

Ranks #13 for a sub-$500 budget: $79 at 30.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 500.0 GH/s
Power: 15W
Efficiency: 30.0 J/TH
Noise: 35 dB
BTU Output: 51 BTU/hr
Price: $79

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.01

Power Cost $0.03

Net Profit $-0.01

at $0.0735/kWh

70 Home Mining Score

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Bitaxe Hex

D-Central

Ranks #14 for a sub-$500 budget: $399 at 30.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 3.00 TH/s
Power: 90W
Efficiency: 30.0 J/TH
Noise: 45 dB
BTU Output: 307 BTU/hr
Price: $399

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.09

Power Cost $0.16

Net Profit $-0.07

at $0.0735/kWh

64 Home Mining Score

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NerdQAxe++

D-Central

Ranks #15 for a sub-$500 budget: $349 at 30.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 4.00 TH/s
Power: 120W
Efficiency: 30.0 J/TH
Noise: 42 dB
BTU Output: 409 BTU/hr
Price: $349

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.11

Power Cost $0.21

Net Profit $-0.10

at $0.0735/kWh

58 Home Mining Score

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PiAxe

D-Central

Ranks #16 for a sub-$500 budget: $79 at 30.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 500.0 GH/s
Power: 15W
Efficiency: 30.0 J/TH
Noise: 30 dB
BTU Output: 51 BTU/hr
Price: $79

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.01

Power Cost $0.03

Net Profit $-0.01

at $0.0735/kWh

70 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer Z9 Mini

Bitmain

Ranks #17 for a sub-$500 budget: $150 at 30.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 10.0 Ksol/s
Power: 300W
Efficiency: 30.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 1,024 BTU/hr
Price: $150

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.29

Power Cost $0.53

Net Profit $-0.24

at $0.0735/kWh

34 Home Mining Score

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Canaan AvalonMiner Made A1346

Canaan

Ranks #18 for a sub-$500 budget: $496 at 30.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 110.0 TH/s
Power: 3,300W
Efficiency: 30.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 11,260 BTU/hr
Price: $496

Daily Profitability

Revenue $3.14

Power Cost $5.82

Net Profit $-2.68

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S19 (95Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #19 for a sub-$500 budget: $215 at 34.2 J/TH.

Hashrate: 95.0 TH/s
Power: 3,250W
Efficiency: 34.2 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 11,089 BTU/hr
Price: $215

Daily Profitability

Revenue $2.71

Power Cost $5.73

Net Profit $-3.02

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S19j (90Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #20 for a sub-$500 budget: $405 at 36.1 J/TH.

Hashrate: 90.0 TH/s
Power: 3,250W
Efficiency: 36.1 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 11,089 BTU/hr
Price: $405

Daily Profitability

Revenue $2.57

Power Cost $5.73

Net Profit $-3.16

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer T19 (84Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #21 for a sub-$500 budget: $179 at 37.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 84.0 TH/s
Power: 3,150W
Efficiency: 37.5 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 10,748 BTU/hr
Price: $179

Daily Profitability

Revenue $2.40

Power Cost $5.56

Net Profit $-3.16

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Canaan AvalonMiner 1246

Canaan

Ranks #22 for a sub-$500 budget: $241 at 38.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 90.0 TH/s
Power: 3,420W
Efficiency: 38.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 11,669 BTU/hr
Price: $241

Daily Profitability

Revenue $2.57

Power Cost $6.03

Net Profit $-3.46

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #23 for a sub-$500 budget: $413 at 39.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 50.0 TH/s
Power: 1,975W
Efficiency: 39.5 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 6,739 BTU/hr
Price: $413

Daily Profitability

Revenue $1.43

Power Cost $3.48

Net Profit $-2.06

at $0.0735/kWh

28 Home Mining Score

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NerdQAxe

D-Central

Ranks #24 for a sub-$500 budget: $249 at 40.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 2.00 TH/s
Power: 80W
Efficiency: 40.0 J/TH
Noise: 40 dB
BTU Output: 273 BTU/hr
Price: $249

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.06

Power Cost $0.14

Net Profit $-0.08

at $0.0735/kWh

71 Home Mining Score

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Canaan AvalonMiner 1166 Pro

Canaan

Ranks #25 for a sub-$500 budget: $404 at 42.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 81.0 TH/s
Power: 3,400W
Efficiency: 42.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 11,601 BTU/hr
Price: $404

Daily Profitability

Revenue $2.31

Power Cost $6.00

Net Profit $-3.68

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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MicroBT Whatsminer M31S

MicroBT

Ranks #26 for a sub-$500 budget: $91 at 42.4 J/TH.

Hashrate: 76.0 TH/s
Power: 3,220W
Efficiency: 42.4 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 10,987 BTU/hr
Price: $91

Daily Profitability

Revenue $2.17

Power Cost $5.68

Net Profit $-3.51

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S17 (53Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #27 for a sub-$500 budget: $274 at 45.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 53.0 TH/s
Power: 2,385W
Efficiency: 45.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 8,138 BTU/hr
Price: $274

Daily Profitability

Revenue $1.51

Power Cost $4.21

Net Profit $-2.69

at $0.0735/kWh

26 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S17 (56Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #28 for a sub-$500 budget: $413 at 45.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 56.0 TH/s
Power: 2,520W
Efficiency: 45.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 8,598 BTU/hr
Price: $413

Daily Profitability

Revenue $1.60

Power Cost $4.45

Net Profit $-2.85

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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MicroBT Whatsminer M20S

MicroBT

Ranks #29 for a sub-$500 budget: $66 at 49.4 J/TH.

Hashrate: 68.0 TH/s
Power: 3,360W
Efficiency: 49.4 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 11,464 BTU/hr
Price: $66

Daily Profitability

Revenue $1.94

Power Cost $5.93

Net Profit $-3.98

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer T17+ (64Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #30 for a sub-$500 budget: $75 at 50.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 64.0 TH/s
Power: 3,200W
Efficiency: 50.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 10,918 BTU/hr
Price: $75

Daily Profitability

Revenue $1.83

Power Cost $5.64

Net Profit $-3.82

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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iPollo B1L

iPollo

Ranks #31 for a sub-$500 budget: $430 at 51.7 J/TH.

Hashrate: 58.0 TH/s
Power: 3,000W
Efficiency: 51.7 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 10,236 BTU/hr
Price: $430

Daily Profitability

Revenue $1.66

Power Cost $5.29

Net Profit $-3.64

at $0.0735/kWh

22 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer T17 (40Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #32 for a sub-$500 budget: $155 at 55.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 40.0 TH/s
Power: 2,200W
Efficiency: 55.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 7,506 BTU/hr
Price: $155

Daily Profitability

Revenue $1.14

Power Cost $3.88

Net Profit $-2.74

at $0.0735/kWh

26 Home Mining Score

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iBeLink K3 mini (5TH)

iBeLink

Ranks #33 for a sub-$500 budget: $288 at 58.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 5.00 TH/s
Power: 290W
Efficiency: 58.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 989 BTU/hr
Price: $288

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.14

Power Cost $0.51

Net Profit $-0.37

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Goldshell KD Box II

Goldshell

Ranks #34 for a sub-$500 budget: $236 at 80.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 5.00 TH/s
Power: 400W
Efficiency: 80.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 1,365 BTU/hr
Price: $236

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.14

Power Cost $0.71

Net Profit $-0.56

at $0.0735/kWh

34 Home Mining Score

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Innosilicon T2 Turbo 29T/30T

Innosilicon

Ranks #35 for a sub-$500 budget: $200 at 80.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 30.0 TH/s
Power: 2,400W
Efficiency: 80.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 8,189 BTU/hr
Price: $200

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.86

Power Cost $4.23

Net Profit $-3.38

at $0.0735/kWh

26 Home Mining Score

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Innosilicon T2 Turbo 26T

Innosilicon

Ranks #36 for a sub-$500 budget: $338 at 80.8 J/TH.

Hashrate: 26.0 TH/s
Power: 2,100W
Efficiency: 80.8 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 7,165 BTU/hr
Price: $338

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.74

Power Cost $3.70

Net Profit $-2.96

at $0.0735/kWh

26 Home Mining Score

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Goldshell KD-BOX Pro

Goldshell

Ranks #37 for a sub-$500 budget: $278 at 88.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 2.60 TH/s
Power: 230W
Efficiency: 88.5 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 785 BTU/hr
Price: $278

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.07

Power Cost $0.41

Net Profit $-0.33

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Antminer Slim Edition (S9)

D-Central

Ranks #38 for a sub-$500 budget: $350 at 91.7 J/TH.

Hashrate: 12.0 TH/s
Power: 1,100W
Efficiency: 91.7 J/TH
Noise: 65 dB
BTU Output: 3,753 BTU/hr
Price: $350

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.34

Power Cost $1.94

Net Profit $-1.60

at $0.0735/kWh

52 Home Mining Score

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Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition

D-Central

Ranks #39 for a sub-$500 budget: $499 at 91.7 J/TH.

Hashrate: 12.0 TH/s
Power: 1,100W
Efficiency: 91.7 J/TH
Noise: 50 dB
BTU Output: 3,753 BTU/hr
Price: $499

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.34

Power Cost $1.94

Net Profit $-1.60

at $0.0735/kWh

59 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S9j (14.5Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #40 for a sub-$500 budget: $65 at 93.1 J/TH.

Hashrate: 14.5 TH/s
Power: 1,350W
Efficiency: 93.1 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 4,606 BTU/hr
Price: $65

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.41

Power Cost $2.38

Net Profit $-1.97

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S9i (14Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #41 for a sub-$500 budget: $65 at 94.3 J/TH.

Hashrate: 14.0 TH/s
Power: 1,320W
Efficiency: 94.3 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 4,504 BTU/hr
Price: $65

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.40

Power Cost $2.33

Net Profit $-1.93

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

D-Central

Ranks #42 for a sub-$500 budget: $299 at 96.4 J/TH.

Hashrate: 14.0 TH/s
Power: 1,350W
Efficiency: 96.4 J/TH
Noise: 60 dB
BTU Output: 4,606 BTU/hr
Price: $299

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.40

Power Cost $2.38

Net Profit $-1.98

at $0.0735/kWh

52 Home Mining Score

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Antminer Loki Edition (S9)

D-Central

Ranks #43 for a sub-$500 budget: $349 at 96.4 J/TH.

Hashrate: 14.0 TH/s
Power: 1,350W
Efficiency: 96.4 J/TH
Noise: 55 dB
BTU Output: 4,606 BTU/hr
Price: $349

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.40

Power Cost $2.38

Net Profit $-1.98

at $0.0735/kWh

59 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S9 (11.5Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #44 for a sub-$500 budget: $65 at 98.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 11.5 TH/s
Power: 1,127W
Efficiency: 98.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 3,845 BTU/hr
Price: $65

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.33

Power Cost $1.99

Net Profit $-1.66

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #45 for a sub-$500 budget: $65 at 98.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 12.5 TH/s
Power: 1,225W
Efficiency: 98.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 4,180 BTU/hr
Price: $65

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.36

Power Cost $2.16

Net Profit $-1.80

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S9 (13.5Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #46 for a sub-$500 budget: $65 at 98.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 13.5 TH/s
Power: 1,323W
Efficiency: 98.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 4,514 BTU/hr
Price: $65

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.39

Power Cost $2.33

Net Profit $-1.95

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S9 (14Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #47 for a sub-$500 budget: $65 at 98.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 14.0 TH/s
Power: 1,372W
Efficiency: 98.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 4,681 BTU/hr
Price: $65

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.40

Power Cost $2.42

Net Profit $-2.02

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S9i (13Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #48 for a sub-$500 budget: $65 at 98.5 J/TH.

Hashrate: 13.0 TH/s
Power: 1,280W
Efficiency: 98.5 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 4,367 BTU/hr
Price: $65

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.37

Power Cost $2.26

Net Profit $-1.89

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Bitmain Antminer S9 (13Th)

Bitmain

Ranks #49 for a sub-$500 budget: $65 at 100.0 J/TH.

Hashrate: 13.0 TH/s
Power: 1,300W
Efficiency: 100.0 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 4,436 BTU/hr
Price: $65

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.37

Power Cost $2.29

Net Profit $-1.92

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Goldshell KD-BOX

Goldshell

Ranks #50 for a sub-$500 budget: $330 at 128.1 J/TH.

Hashrate: 1.60 TH/s
Power: 205W
Efficiency: 128.1 J/TH
Noise: N/A
BTU Output: 699 BTU/hr
Price: $330

Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.05

Power Cost $0.36

Net Profit $-0.32

at $0.0735/kWh

31 Home Mining Score

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Methodology

Miners are ranked by Efficiency (J/TH) (lowest first). Profitability is calculated server-side using live BTC price and network difficulty, with a default electricity rate of $0.0735/kWh (Quebec average). Daily revenue uses the standard formula: (hashrate x 10^12 x 86,400 x block_reward) / (difficulty x 2^32). You can adjust the electricity rate above to recalculate profitability for your location.

All data comes from our ASIC Miner Database. Scores, specs, and profitability update automatically. Only miners meeting this page's filter criteria are shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bitcoin miner under $500?

It depends on your goals. For solo mining, the Bitaxe Supra offers the best experience. For used ASICs, refurbished S9s and S17s can be found under $500 with much higher hashrate.

Are cheap Bitcoin miners worth it?

Budget miners are worth it for learning, supporting network decentralization, and dual-purpose heating. They may not be the most profitable per dollar, but they provide real mining experience.

Can I mine Bitcoin for free with cheap hardware?

Mining always costs electricity. However, if you use the miner as a heater, you offset heating costs dollar-for-dollar. The net cost of mining can approach zero in cold climates.

Should I buy a used ASIC miner?

Used ASICs can be great value, but inspect carefully for damaged hashboards, fan issues, and firmware problems. D-Central offers ASIC repair services and sells tested refurbished units.

What ongoing costs should I budget for?

Electricity is the main ongoing cost. Budget for your local rate times 24/7 operation. Also consider replacement fans ($10-30 each) and occasional dust cleaning supplies.

How many miners qualify for this list, and which ranks first?

125 miners currently meet this page's criteria. The Bitmain Antminer Z11 ranks first by efficiency (j/th). Rankings recompute automatically as our ASIC Miner Database is updated, so this list stays current.

How much does efficiency vary across these miners?

Efficiency on this list ranges from 10.5 J/TH to 869.6 J/TH. Lower J/TH means less electricity per unit of hashrate — at scale, that gap compounds into a meaningful difference in your monthly power bill.

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Rankings update automatically with live market data. Profitability estimates use current BTC price and network difficulty and do not account for pool fees, hardware degradation, or price changes. Not financial advice. Electricity rate default is Quebec residential ($0.0735/kWh).

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Last reviewed May 25, 2026.