Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th)

Taux de hachage 227.0 TH/s Puissance 3,623 W Efficiency 16.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)

Taux de hachage 500.0 TH/s Puissance 5,500 W Efficiency 11.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) vs Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)

Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th)	Specification	Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)
227.0 TH/s	Taux de hachage	500.0 TH/s
3,623 W	Consommation électrique	5,500 W
16.0 J/TH	Efficiency	11.0 J/TH
75 dB	Niveau de bruit	50 dB
17.2 kg	Weight	13.8 kg
12,362 BTU/hr	BTU Output	18,766 BTU/hr
30/100	Home Mining Score	44/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithme	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	Bitmain

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00010446 BTC $8.17

Daily Electricity -$8.70

Daily Profit -$0.53

Monthly -$15.90

Yearly -$193.40

Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00023009 BTC $17.99

Daily Electricity -$13.20

Daily Profit $4.79

Monthly $143.56

Yearly $1,746.65

Based on BTC price of $78,166 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) comes out ahead — it takes 4 of 6 (efficacité, hashrate, score de minage domestique, niveau sonore). The standout gap is 120% more hashrate (227 vs 500 TH/s) in the Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)'s favour. The Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) claws back ground on consommation électrique and rapport qualité-prix. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.

Winner: Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) — l'emporte sur 4 des 6 facteurs

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) and Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) actually differ, with the gap quantified:

Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) 120% more hashrate (227 vs 500 TH/s)
Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) 34% better power draw (3,623 vs 5,500 W)
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) 31% better efficacité (16.0 vs 11.0 J/TH)
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) 33% better noise (75.0 vs 50.0 dB)
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) 20% better weight (17.2 vs 13.8 kg)
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) 52% more heat output (12,362 vs 18,766 BTU/hr)
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) 47% more score de minage domestique (30.0 vs 44.0)

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.

Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th)	Metric	Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)
$3,269	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$9,125
-$0.53	Daily net profit	$4.79
-$3,462	Net after 1 year	-$7,378
-$3,656	Net after 2 years	-$5,631
-$3,849	Net after 3 years	-$3,885
Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit)	Payback period	Takes ~5.2 years to pay back at current rates

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

Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)

$5.32/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)

Score: 44/100. 50 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)

11.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) or the Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) is more profitable at $4.79/day compared to $-0.53/day for the Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) or Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)?

The Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) or Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)?

The Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) scores 44/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th)). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

What is the efficiency difference between Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) and Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th)?

The Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion (227Th) runs at 16.0 J/TH while the Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hyd (500Th) runs at 11.0 J/TH — a difference of 5.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 31% better efficacité (16.0 vs 11.0 J/TH).

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