Antminer S17+

Hashrate 73.0 TH/s Power 2,920 W Efficiency 40.0 J/TH

Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air

Hashrate 260.0 TH/s Power 3,640 W Efficiency 14.0 J/TH

Antminer S17+ vs Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air

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

Specifications Comparison

Antminer S17+	Specification	Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air
73.0 TH/s	Hashrate	260.0 TH/s
2,920 W	Power Consumption	3,640 W
40.0 J/TH	Efficiency	14.0 J/TH
75 dB	Noise Level	75 dB
9.5 kg	Weight	15.5 kg
9,963 BTU/hr	BTU Output	12,420 BTU/hr
84/100	Home Mining Score	30/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	Bitdeer

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Antminer S17+

Daily Revenue 0.00003359 BTC $2.66

Daily Electricity -$7.01

Daily Profit -$4.35

Monthly -$130.41

Yearly -$1,586.64

Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air

Daily Revenue 0.00011965 BTC $9.48

Daily Electricity -$8.74

Daily Profit $0.74

Monthly $22.25

Yearly $270.70

Based on BTC price of $79,213 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Our scoring model gives the nod to the Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air, which leads on 2 of 4 weighted factors (efficiency, hashrate). Where it pulls away hardest is 256% more hashrate (73.0 vs 260.0 TH/s). The Antminer S17+ holds the edge in power consumption and home mining score. Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air — wins on 2 of 4 factors

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Antminer S17+ and Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air sit on each measurable spec:

Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air 256% more hashrate (73.0 vs 260.0 TH/s)
Antminer S17+ 20% better power draw (2,920 vs 3,640 W)
Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air 65% better efficiency (40.0 vs 14.0 J/TH)
Antminer S17+ 39% better weight (9.5 vs 15.5 kg)
Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air 25% more heat output (9,963 vs 12,420 BTU/hr)
Antminer S17+ 180% more home mining score (84.0 vs 30.0)

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 S17+	Metric	Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air
—	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$3,900
-$4.35	Daily net profit	$0.74
-$1,587	Net after 1 year	-$3,629
-$3,173	Net after 2 years	-$3,359
-$4,760	Net after 3 years	-$3,088
—	Payback period	Takes ~14.4 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

Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air

$5.09/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Antminer S17+

Score: 84/100. 75 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air

14.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Antminer S17+ or Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air is more profitable at $0.74/day compared to $-4.35/day for the Antminer S17+. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Antminer S17+ vs Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air: which runs at a lower noise level?

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

Which is better for home mining, the Antminer S17+ or Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air?

The Antminer S17+ scores 84/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Antminer S17+ vs Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Antminer S17+ runs at 40.0 J/TH while the Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Air runs at 14.0 J/TH — a difference of 26.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 65% better efficiency (40.0 vs 14.0 J/TH).

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