Bitmain Antminer S7-LN

Hashrate 2.7 TH/s Power 697 W Efficiency 258.2 J/TH

Antminer Slim Edition (S17)

Hashrate 50.0 TH/s Power 2,000 W Efficiency 40.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S7-LN vs Antminer Slim Edition (S17)

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S7-LN	Specification	Antminer Slim Edition (S17)
2.7 TH/s	Hashrate	50.0 TH/s
697 W	Power Consumption	2,000 W
258.2 J/TH	Efficiency	40.0 J/TH
—	Noise Level	70 dB
7,500.0 kg	Weight	7.5 kg
2,378 BTU/hr	BTU Output	6,824 BTU/hr
30/100	Home Mining Score	42/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	D-Central

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S7-LN

Daily Revenue 0.00000124 BTC $0.10

Daily Electricity -$1.67

Daily Profit -$1.58

Monthly -$47.31

Yearly -$575.66

Antminer Slim Edition (S17)

Daily Revenue 0.00002301 BTC $1.77

Daily Electricity -$4.80

Daily Profit -$3.03

Monthly -$90.86

Yearly -$1,105.48

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

Verdict

Our scoring model gives the nod to the Antminer Slim Edition (S17), which leads on 4 of 5 weighted factors (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level). The standout gap is 1752% more hashrate (2.7 vs 50.0 TH/s) in the Antminer Slim Edition (S17)'s favour. The Bitmain Antminer S7-LN holds the edge in power consumption. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.

Winner: Antminer Slim Edition (S17) — wins on 4 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Bitmain Antminer S7-LN and Antminer Slim Edition (S17) actually differ, with the gap quantified:

Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 1752% more hashrate (2.7 vs 50.0 TH/s)
Bitmain Antminer S7-LN 65% better power draw (697 vs 2,000 W)
Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 85% better efficiency (258.2 vs 40.0 J/TH)
Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 100% better weight (7,500.0 vs 7.5 kg)
Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 187% more heat output (2,378 vs 6,824 BTU/hr)
Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 40% more home mining score (30.0 vs 42.0)

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.

Bitmain Antminer S7-LN	Metric	Antminer Slim Edition (S17)
—	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$600
-$1.58	Daily net profit	-$3.03
-$576	Net after 1 year	-$1,705
-$1,151	Net after 2 years	-$2,811
-$1,727	Net after 3 years	-$3,916
—	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 Slim Edition (S17)

Score: 42/100. 70 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Antminer Slim Edition (S17)

40.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bitmain Antminer S7-LN or Antminer Slim Edition (S17) more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer S7-LN is more profitable at $-1.58/day compared to $-3.03/day for the Antminer Slim Edition (S17). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Bitmain Antminer S7-LN or Antminer Slim Edition (S17)?

The Antminer Slim Edition (S17) is quieter at 70 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer S7-LN at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Bitmain Antminer S7-LN or Antminer Slim Edition (S17)?

The Antminer Slim Edition (S17) scores 42/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the Bitmain Antminer S7-LN). 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 Bitmain Antminer S7-LN and Antminer Slim Edition (S17)?

The Bitmain Antminer S7-LN runs at 258.2 J/TH while the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) runs at 40.0 J/TH — a difference of 218.2 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 85% better efficiency (258.2 vs 40.0 J/TH).

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