Antminer S17

Hashrate 56.0 TH/s Power 2,520 W Efficiency 45.0 J/TH

Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition

Hashrate 12.0 TH/s Power 1,100 W Efficiency 91.7 J/TH

Antminer S17 vs Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition

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

Specifications Comparison

Antminer S17	Specification	Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition
56.0 TH/s	Hashrate	12.0 TH/s
2,520 W	Power Consumption	1,100 W
45.0 J/TH	Efficiency	91.7 J/TH
75 dB	Noise Level	50 dB
9.5 kg	Weight	8.0 kg
8,598 BTU/hr	BTU Output	3,753 BTU/hr
84/100	Home Mining Score	59/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	D-Central

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Antminer S17

Daily Revenue 0.00002577 BTC $2.04

Daily Electricity -$6.05

Daily Profit -$4.01

Monthly -$120.31

Yearly -$1,463.79

Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition

Daily Revenue 0.00000552 BTC $0.44

Daily Electricity -$2.64

Daily Profit -$2.20

Monthly -$66.10

Yearly -$804.23

Based on BTC price of $79,069 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Our scoring model gives the nod to the Antminer S17, which leads on 3 of 5 weighted factors (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score). Its biggest concrete edge: 367% more hashrate (56.0 vs 12.0 TH/s). The Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition holds the edge in power consumption and noise level. Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: Antminer S17 — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Antminer S17 and Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition actually differ, with the gap quantified:

Antminer S17 367% more hashrate (56.0 vs 12.0 TH/s)
Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition 56% better power draw (2,520 vs 1,100 W)
Antminer S17 51% better efficiency (45.0 vs 91.7 J/TH)
Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition 33% better noise (75.0 vs 50.0 dB)
Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition 16% better weight (9.5 vs 8.0 kg)
Antminer S17 129% more heat output (8,598 vs 3,753 BTU/hr)
Antminer S17 42% more home mining score (84.0 vs 59.0)

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	Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition
—	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$499
-$4.01	Daily net profit	-$2.20
-$1,464	Net after 1 year	-$1,303
-$2,928	Net after 2 years	-$2,107
-$4,391	Net after 3 years	-$2,912
—	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 S17

Score: 84/100. 75 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Antminer S17

45.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Antminer S17 or Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition is more profitable at $-2.20/day compared to $-4.01/day for the Antminer S17. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the Antminer S17 or the Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition better for noise-sensitive spaces?

The Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Antminer S17 at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

For mining at home, should I pick the Antminer S17 or the Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition?

The Antminer S17 scores 84/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 59/100 for the Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Antminer S17 vs Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Antminer S17 runs at 45.0 J/TH while the Bitcoin Space Heater S9 Edition runs at 91.7 J/TH — a difference of 46.7 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 51% better efficiency (45.0 vs 91.7 J/TH).

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