VOLCMINER D1

Taux de hachage 17.0 GH/s Puissance 3,900 W Efficiency 229,411.8 J/TH

Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)

Taux de hachage 500.0 MH/s Puissance 260 W Efficiency 520,000.0 J/TH

VOLCMINER D1 vs Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)

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

Specifications Comparison

VOLCMINER D1	Specification	Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)
17.0 GH/s	Taux de hachage	500.0 MH/s
3,900 W	Consommation électrique	260 W
229,411.8 J/TH	Efficiency	520,000.0 J/TH
75 dB	Niveau de bruit	—
—	Weight	2.3 kg
13,307 BTU/hr	BTU Output	887 BTU/hr
30/100	Home Mining Score	31/100
—	Release Year	—
Scrypt	Algorithme	Scrypt
VOLCMINER	Manufacturer	Goldshell

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

VOLCMINER D1

Daily Revenue 0.00000001 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$9.36

Daily Profit -$9.36

Monthly -$280.78

Yearly -$3,416.18

Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$0.62

Daily Profit -$0.62

Monthly -$18.72

Yearly -$227.75

Based on BTC price of $78,217 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Our scoring model gives the nod to the VOLCMINER D1, which leads on 4 of 6 weighted factors (efficacité, hashrate, niveau sonore, rapport qualité-prix). Its biggest concrete edge: 3300% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s). The Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) claws back ground on consommation électrique and score de minage domestique. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: VOLCMINER D1 — l'emporte sur 4 des 6 facteurs

Spec Deltas

The VOLCMINER D1 and Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

VOLCMINER D1 3300% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) 93% better power draw (3,900 vs 260 W)
VOLCMINER D1 56% better efficacité (229,412 vs 520,000 J/TH)
VOLCMINER D1 1400% more heat output (13,307 vs 887 BTU/hr)
Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) 3% more score de minage domestique (30.0 vs 31.0)

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.

VOLCMINER D1	Metric	Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)
$3,465	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$749
-$9.36	Daily net profit	-$0.62
-$6,881	Net after 1 year	-$977
-$10,297	Net after 2 years	-$1,205
-$13,714	Net after 3 years	-$1,432
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

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)

Score: 31/100. 0 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

VOLCMINER D1

229,411.8 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the VOLCMINER D1 or the Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) is more profitable at $-0.62/day compared to $-9.36/day for the VOLCMINER D1. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the VOLCMINER D1 or the Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) better for noise-sensitive spaces?

The VOLCMINER D1 is quieter at 75 dB compared to the Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

For mining at home, should I pick the VOLCMINER D1 or the Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)?

The Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) scores 31/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the VOLCMINER D1). 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 VOLCMINER D1 and Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh)?

The VOLCMINER D1 runs at 229,411.8 J/TH while the Goldshell Mini DOGE III (500Mh) runs at 520,000.0 J/TH — a difference of 290,588.2 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 56% better efficacité (229,412 vs 520,000 J/TH).

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