Antminer D7 vs Antminer KS5 Pro
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Quick verdict
For most buyers the Antminer KS5 Pro is the stronger pick — it leads on 3 of 6 head-to-head factors. The Antminer D7 runs 1,286.0 GH/s; the Antminer KS5 Pro runs 21.0 TH/s.
Specs verified against the D-Central Mining Bible \xc2\xb7 June 2026
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer D7 | Specification | Antminer KS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 1,286.0 GH/s | Taux de hachage | 21.0 TH/s |
| 3,148 W | Consommation électrique | 3,150 W |
| 2,447.9 J/TH | Efficiency | 150.0 J/TH |
| 70 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 14.4 kg | Weight | 14.5 kg |
| 10,741 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 10,748 BTU/hr |
| 13/100 | Home Mining Score | 8/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| X11 | Algorithme | KHeavyHash |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Bitmain |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer D7
Antminer KS5 Pro
Based on BTC price of $64,758 and current network difficulty as of Jun 17, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Selon notre analyse multifactorielle, le Antminer KS5 Pro l'emporte sur 3 des 6 facteurs (efficacité, hashrate, rapport qualité-prix). The standout gap is 1533% more hashrate (1.3 vs 21.0 TH/s) in the Antminer KS5 Pro's favour. That said, the Antminer D7 isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins consommation électrique and score de minage domestique and niveau sonore. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.
Spec Deltas
The Antminer D7 and Antminer KS5 Pro diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Antminer KS5 Pro 1533% more hashrate (1.3 vs 21.0 TH/s)
- Antminer KS5 Pro 94% better efficacité (2,448 vs 150 J/TH)
- Antminer D7 7% better noise (70.0 vs 75.0 dB)
- Antminer D7 1% better weight (14.4 vs 14.5 kg)
- Antminer D7 63% more score de minage domestique (13.0 vs 8.0)
Cost & ROI Over Time
A miner pays for itself in profit, not specs. These projections track upfront cost against one, two and three years of net earnings at $0.10/kWh.
| Antminer D7 | Metric | Antminer KS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $15,000 |
| -$7.51 | Daily net profit | -$6.88 |
| -$5,242 | Net after 1 year | -$17,510 |
| -$7,985 | Net after 2 years | -$20,019 |
| -$10,727 | Net after 3 years | -$22,529 |
| Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) | Payback period | Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) |
Projections assume continuous operation, a flat $0.10/kWh rate, and no hardware degradation, pool fees, or BTC price change. Real-world ROI varies.
Best For...
Best for Profitability
TieBoth miners produce similar daily profit.
Best for Home Mining
Antminer D7Score: 13/100. 70 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Antminer KS5 Pro150.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Foire aux questions
Which makes more money, the Antminer D7 or the Antminer KS5 Pro?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Antminer KS5 Pro is more profitable at $-6.88/day compared to $-7.51/day for the Antminer D7. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Which is quieter, the Antminer D7 or Antminer KS5 Pro?
The Antminer D7 is quieter at 70 dB compared to the Antminer KS5 Pro at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.
For mining at home, should I pick the Antminer D7 or the Antminer KS5 Pro?
The Antminer D7 scores 13/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 8/100 for the Antminer KS5 Pro). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
How far apart are the Antminer D7 and Antminer KS5 Pro on J/TH?
The Antminer D7 runs at 2,447.9 J/TH while the Antminer KS5 Pro runs at 150.0 J/TH — a difference of 2,297.9 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 94% better efficacité (2,448 vs 150 J/TH).