Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th)

Hashrate 16.0 TH/s Power 1,280 W Efficiency 80.0 J/TH

Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd

Hashrate 446.0 TH/s Power 7,360 W Efficiency 16.5 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) vs Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th)	Specification	Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd
16.0 TH/s	Hashrate	446.0 TH/s
1,280 W	Power Consumption	7,360 W
80.0 J/TH	Efficiency	16.5 J/TH
—	Noise Level	50 dB
4,560.0 kg	Weight	20.5 kg
4,367 BTU/hr	BTU Output	25,112 BTU/hr
31/100	Home Mining Score	44/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	Bitdeer

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00000736 BTC $0.58

Daily Electricity -$3.07

Daily Profit -$2.49

Monthly -$74.68

Yearly -$908.67

Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd

Daily Revenue 0.00020524 BTC $16.24

Daily Electricity -$17.66

Daily Profit -$1.43

Monthly -$42.80

Yearly -$520.75

Based on BTC price of $79,113 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd wins on 4 of 5 factors (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level). Its biggest concrete edge: 2688% more hashrate (16.0 vs 446.0 TH/s). The Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) 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: Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd — wins on 4 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

The Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) and Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd 2688% more hashrate (16.0 vs 446.0 TH/s)
Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) 83% better power draw (1,280 vs 7,360 W)
Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd 79% better efficiency (80.0 vs 16.5 J/TH)
Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd 100% better weight (4,560.0 vs 20.5 kg)
Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd 475% more heat output (4,367 vs 25,112 BTU/hr)
Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd 42% more home mining score (31.0 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.

Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th)	Metric	Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd
—	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$6,150
-$2.49	Daily net profit	-$1.43
-$909	Net after 1 year	-$6,671
-$1,817	Net after 2 years	-$7,192
-$2,726	Net after 3 years	-$7,712
—	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

Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd

Score: 44/100. 50 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd

16.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) or Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd is more profitable at $-1.43/day compared to $-2.49/day for the Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) vs Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd: which runs at a lower noise level?

The Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

For mining at home, should I pick the Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) or the Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd?

The Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd scores 44/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 31/100 for the Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th)). 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 S9 SE (16Th) and Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd?

The Bitmain Antminer S9 SE (16Th) runs at 80.0 J/TH while the Bitdeer SealMiner A2 Hyd runs at 16.5 J/TH — a difference of 63.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 79% better efficiency (80.0 vs 16.5 J/TH).

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