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Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Hashrate 14.0 TH/s Power 1,350 W Efficiency 96.4 J/TH
VS
Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)

Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)

Hashrate 279.0 TH/s Power 5,301 W Efficiency 19.0 J/TH

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) vs Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)

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

Specifications Comparison

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) Specification Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)
14.0 TH/s Hashrate 279.0 TH/s
1,350 W Power Consumption 5,301 W
96.4 J/TH Efficiency 19.0 J/TH
60 dB Noise Level 50 dB
5.0 kg Weight 13.4 kg
4,606 BTU/hr BTU Output 18,087 BTU/hr
52/100 Home Mining Score 44/100
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SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
D-Central Manufacturer Bitmain

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Daily Revenue 0.00000644 BTC $0.50
Daily Electricity -$3.24
Daily Profit -$2.74
Monthly -$82.32
Yearly -$1,001.57

Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00012839 BTC $9.88
Daily Electricity -$12.72
Daily Profit -$2.84
Monthly -$85.16
Yearly -$1,036.09

Based on BTC price of $76,982 and current network difficulty as of May 18, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) comes out ahead — it takes 4 of 6 (efficiency, hashrate, noise level, price-performance). Its biggest concrete edge: 1893% more hashrate (14.0 vs 279.0 TH/s). That said, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins power consumption and home mining score. Cross-check the spec deltas and operating-cost table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) — wins on 4 of 6 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) and Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) actually differ, with the gap quantified:

  • Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) 1893% more hashrate (14.0 vs 279.0 TH/s)
  • Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 75% better power draw (1,350 vs 5,301 W)
  • Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) 80% better efficiency (96.4 vs 19.0 J/TH)
  • Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) 17% better noise (60.0 vs 50.0 dB)
  • Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 63% better weight (5.0 vs 13.4 kg)
  • Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) 293% more heat output (4,606 vs 18,087 BTU/hr)
  • Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 18% more home mining score (52.0 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.

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) Metric Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)
$299 Upfront cost (MSRP) $1,089
-$2.74 Daily net profit -$2.84
-$1,301 Net after 1 year -$2,125
-$2,302 Net after 2 years -$3,161
-$3,304 Net after 3 years -$4,197
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

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Score: 52/100. 60 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)

19.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) is more profitable at $-2.74/day compared to $-2.84/day for the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)?

The Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) at 60 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

For mining at home, should I pick the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) scores 52/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 44/100 for the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) vs Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th): how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) runs at 96.4 J/TH while the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) runs at 19.0 J/TH — a difference of 77.4 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 80% better efficiency (96.4 vs 19.0 J/TH).

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