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Antminer Slim Edition (S17)

Antminer Slim Edition (S17)

Hashrate 50.0 TH/s Power 2,000 W Efficiency 40.0 J/TH
VS
Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition

Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition

Hashrate 504.0 MH/s Power 800 W Efficiency 1,587,301.6 J/TH

Antminer Slim Edition (S17) vs Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition

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

Specifications Comparison

Antminer Slim Edition (S17) Specification Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition
50.0 TH/s Hashrate 504.0 MH/s
2,000 W Power Consumption 800 W
40.0 J/TH Efficiency 1,587,301.6 J/TH
70 dB Noise Level 50 dB
7.5 kg Weight 10.0 kg
6,824 BTU/hr BTU Output 2,730 BTU/hr
42/100 Home Mining Score 58/100
— Release Year —
SHA-256 Algorithm Scrypt
D-Central Manufacturer D-Central

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Antminer Slim Edition (S17)

Daily Revenue 0.00002301 BTC $1.80
Daily Electricity -$4.80
Daily Profit -$3.00
Monthly -$90.04
Yearly -$1,095.43

Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00
Daily Electricity -$1.92
Daily Profit -$1.92
Monthly -$57.60
Yearly -$700.79

Based on BTC price of $78,179 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Run the numbers across every spec and the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) edges it: 3 of 6 factors go its way (efficiency, hashrate, price-performance). Where it pulls away hardest is 9920535% more hashrate (50.0 vs 0.0 TH/s). That said, the Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins power consumption and home mining score and noise level. 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 3 of 6 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) and Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition actually differ, with the gap quantified:

  • Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 9920535% more hashrate (50.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
  • Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition 60% better power draw (2,000 vs 800 W)
  • Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 100% better efficiency (40.0 vs 1,587,301.6 J/TH)
  • Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition 29% better noise (70.0 vs 50.0 dB)
  • Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 25% better weight (7.5 vs 10.0 kg)
  • Antminer Slim Edition (S17) 150% more heat output (6,824 vs 2,730 BTU/hr)
  • Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition 38% more home mining score (42.0 vs 58.0)

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 Slim Edition (S17) Metric Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition
$600 Upfront cost (MSRP) $499
-$3.00 Daily net profit -$1.92
-$1,695 Net after 1 year -$1,200
-$2,791 Net after 2 years -$1,901
-$3,886 Net after 3 years -$2,601
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

Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition

Score: 58/100. 50 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Antminer Slim Edition (S17)

40.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) or the Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition is more profitable at $-1.92/day compared to $-3.00/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 Antminer Slim Edition (S17) or Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition?

The Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Antminer Slim Edition (S17) at 70 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Antminer Slim Edition (S17) vs Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition: which fits a residential setup better?

The Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition scores 58/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 42/100 for the Antminer Slim Edition (S17)). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Antminer Slim Edition (S17) vs Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Antminer Slim Edition (S17) runs at 40.0 J/TH while the Bitcoin Space Heater L3 Edition runs at 1,587,301.6 J/TH — a difference of 1,587,261.6 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 100% better efficiency (40.0 vs 1,587,301.6 J/TH).

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