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Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th)

Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th)

Hashrate 20.0 TH/s Power 3,000 W Efficiency 150.0 J/TH
VS
Antminer KS5 Pro

Antminer KS5 Pro

Hashrate 21.0 TH/s Power 3,150 W Efficiency 150.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) vs Antminer KS5 Pro

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) Specification Antminer KS5 Pro
20.0 TH/s Hashrate 21.0 TH/s
3,000 W Power Consumption 3,150 W
150.0 J/TH Efficiency 150.0 J/TH
75 dB Noise Level 75 dB
15.8 kg Weight 14.5 kg
10,236 BTU/hr BTU Output 10,748 BTU/hr
36/100 Home Mining Score 36/100
Release Year
KHeavyHash Algorithm KHeavyHash
Bitmain Manufacturer Bitmain

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00000867 BTC $0.64
Daily Electricity -$7.20
Daily Profit -$6.56
Monthly -$196.76
Yearly -$2,393.94

Antminer KS5 Pro

Daily Revenue 0.00000910 BTC $0.67
Daily Electricity -$7.56
Daily Profit -$6.89
Monthly -$206.60
Yearly -$2,513.64

Based on BTC price of $73,977 and current network difficulty as of Mar 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Both the Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) and Antminer KS5 Pro serve different mining niches. Review the specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your setup.

Best For...

Best for Profitability

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Tie

Both miners are equally suitable for home use.

Best for Efficiency

Tie

Both miners have comparable efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) or Antminer KS5 Pro more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) is more profitable at $-6.56/day compared to $-6.89/day for the Antminer KS5 Pro. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) or Antminer KS5 Pro?

Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.

Which is better for home mining, the Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) or Antminer KS5 Pro?

Both miners score similarly on our Home Mining Score. Consider your specific constraints (noise tolerance, available power, heat needs) to decide.

What is the efficiency difference between Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) and Antminer KS5 Pro?

The Bitmain Antminer KS5 (20Th) runs at 150.0 J/TH while the Antminer KS5 Pro runs at 150.0 J/TH — a difference of 0.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.