Antminer Slim Edition (S17) vs NerdNOS
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Quick verdict
For most buyers the NerdNOS is the stronger pick — it leads on 4 of 6 head-to-head factors. The Antminer Slim Edition (S17) runs 50.0 TH/s at 40 J/TH; the NerdNOS runs 500.0 GH/s at 24 J/TH.
Specs verified against the D-Central Mining Bible \xc2\xb7 June 2026
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer Slim Edition (S17) | Specification | NerdNOS |
|---|---|---|
| 50.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 500.0 GH/s |
| 2,000 W | Consommation électrique | 12 W |
| 40.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 24.0 J/TH |
| 70 dB | Niveau de bruit | 30 dB |
| 7.5 kg | Weight | 0.2 kg |
| 6,824 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 41 BTU/hr |
| 16/100 | Home Mining Score | 100/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| SHA-256 | Algorithme | SHA-256 |
| D-Central | Manufacturer | NerdNOS |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer Slim Edition (S17)
NerdNOS
Based on BTC price of $60,531 and current network difficulty as of Jun 27, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Weighing six performance factors, the NerdNOS comes out ahead — it takes 4 of 6 (efficacité, consommation électrique, score de minage domestique, niveau sonore). The standout gap is 99% better power draw (2,000.0 vs 12.0 W) in the NerdNOS's favour. The Antminer Slim Edition (S17) claws back ground on hashrate 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 Slim Edition (S17) and NerdNOS diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 9900% more hashrate (50.0 vs 0.5 TH/s)
- NerdNOS 99% better power draw (2,000.0 vs 12.0 W)
- NerdNOS 40% better efficacité (40.0 vs 24.0 J/TH)
- NerdNOS 57% better noise (70.0 vs 30.0 dB)
- NerdNOS 98% better weight (7.5 vs 0.2 kg)
- Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 16585% more heat output (6,824.0 vs 40.9 BTU/hr)
- NerdNOS 525% more score de minage domestique (16.0 vs 100.0)
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 Slim Edition (S17) | Metric | NerdNOS |
|---|---|---|
| $600 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $59 |
| -$3.38 | Daily net profit | -$0.01 |
| -$1,833 | Net after 1 year | -$64 |
| -$3,066 | Net after 2 years | -$70 |
| -$4,300 | Net after 3 years | -$75 |
| 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
NerdNOSScore: 100/100. 30 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
NerdNOS24.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Foire aux questions
Which makes more money, the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) or the NerdNOS?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the NerdNOS is more profitable at $-0.01/day compared to $-3.38/day for the Antminer Slim Edition (S17). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Which is quieter, the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) or NerdNOS?
The NerdNOS is quieter at 30 dB compared to the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) at 70 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.
For mining at home, should I pick the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) or the NerdNOS?
The NerdNOS scores 100/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 16/100 for the Antminer Slim Edition (S17)). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
Antminer Slim Edition (S17) vs NerdNOS: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Antminer Slim Edition (S17) runs at 40.0 J/TH while the NerdNOS runs at 24.0 J/TH — a difference of 16.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 40% better efficacité (40.0 vs 24.0 J/TH).
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