Antminer KS5 Pro vs Iceriver KS2
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 5 head-to-head factors. The Antminer KS5 Pro runs 21.0 TH/s; the Iceriver KS2 runs 2.0 TH/s.
Specs verified against the D-Central Mining Bible \xc2\xb7 June 2026
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer KS5 Pro | Specification | Iceriver KS2 |
|---|---|---|
| 21.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 2.0 TH/s |
| 3,150 W | Consommation électrique | 1,200 W |
| 150.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 600.0 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 14.5 kg | Weight | 14.9 kg |
| 10,748 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 4,094 BTU/hr |
| 8/100 | Home Mining Score | 22/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| KHeavyHash | Algorithme | KHeavyHash |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | IceRiver |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer KS5 Pro
Iceriver KS2
Based on BTC price of $64,886 and current network difficulty as of Jun 17, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Our scoring model gives the nod to the Antminer KS5 Pro, which leads on 2 of 5 weighted factors (efficacité, hashrate). The standout gap is 950% more hashrate (21.0 vs 2.0 TH/s) in the Antminer KS5 Pro's favour. That said, the Iceriver KS2 isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins consommation électrique and score de minage domestique and rapport qualité-prix. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
The Antminer KS5 Pro and Iceriver KS2 diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Antminer KS5 Pro 950% more hashrate (21.0 vs 2.0 TH/s)
- Iceriver KS2 62% better power draw (3,150 vs 1,200 W)
- Antminer KS5 Pro 75% better efficacité (150 vs 600 J/TH)
- Antminer KS5 Pro 3% better weight (14.5 vs 14.9 kg)
- Antminer KS5 Pro 163% more heat output (10,748 vs 4,094 BTU/hr)
- Iceriver KS2 175% more score de minage domestique (8.0 vs 22.0)
Cost & ROI Over Time
Sticker price versus what the miner actually earns back: the table below projects cumulative net profit at a $0.10/kWh electricity rate.
| Antminer KS5 Pro | Metric | Iceriver KS2 |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $399 |
| -$6.87 | Daily net profit | -$2.81 |
| -$17,509 | Net after 1 year | -$1,426 |
| -$20,018 | Net after 2 years | -$2,454 |
| -$22,527 | Net after 3 years | -$3,481 |
| 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
Iceriver KS2Score: 22/100. 75 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 KS5 Pro or the Iceriver KS2?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Iceriver KS2 is more profitable at $-2.81/day compared to $-6.87/day for the Antminer KS5 Pro. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Is the Antminer KS5 Pro or the Iceriver KS2 better for noise-sensitive spaces?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
Antminer KS5 Pro vs Iceriver KS2: which fits a residential setup better?
The Iceriver KS2 scores 22/100 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.
Antminer KS5 Pro vs Iceriver KS2: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Antminer KS5 Pro runs at 150.0 J/TH while the Iceriver KS2 runs at 600.0 J/TH — a difference of 450.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 75% better efficacité (150 vs 600 J/TH).