Elphapex DG Hydro 1

Hashrate 20.0 GH/s Power 6,200 W Efficiency 310,000.0 J/TH

Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

Hashrate 810.0 MH/s Power 500 W Efficiency 617,284.0 J/TH

Elphapex DG Hydro 1 vs Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

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

Specifications Comparison

Elphapex DG Hydro 1	Specification	Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS
20.0 GH/s	Hashrate	810.0 MH/s
6,200 W	Power Consumption	500 W
310,000.0 J/TH	Efficiency	617,284.0 J/TH
50 dB	Noise Level	35 dB
25.0 kg	Weight	3.7 kg
21,154 BTU/hr	BTU Output	1,706 BTU/hr
44/100	Home Mining Score	69/100
—	Release Year	—
Scrypt	Algorithm	Scrypt
Elphapex	Manufacturer	Goldshell

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Elphapex DG Hydro 1

Daily Revenue 0.00000001 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$14.88

Daily Profit -$14.88

Monthly -$446.38

Yearly -$5,430.94

Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$1.20

Daily Profit -$1.20

Monthly -$36.00

Yearly -$437.99

Based on BTC price of $78,165 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Our scoring model gives the nod to the Elphapex DG Hydro 1, which leads on 3 of 6 weighted factors (efficiency, hashrate, price-performance). Where it pulls away hardest is 2369% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s). That said, the Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins power consumption and home mining score and noise level. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: Elphapex DG Hydro 1 — wins on 3 of 6 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Elphapex DG Hydro 1 and Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS actually differ, with the gap quantified:

Elphapex DG Hydro 1 2369% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 92% better power draw (6,200 vs 500 W)
Elphapex DG Hydro 1 50% better efficiency (310,000 vs 617,284 J/TH)
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 30% better noise (50.0 vs 35.0 dB)
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 85% better weight (25.0 vs 3.7 kg)
Elphapex DG Hydro 1 1140% more heat output (21,154 vs 1,706 BTU/hr)
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 57% more home mining score (44.0 vs 69.0)

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.

Elphapex DG Hydro 1	Metric	Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS
$4,459	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$420
-$14.88	Daily net profit	-$1.20
-$9,890	Net after 1 year	-$858
-$15,321	Net after 2 years	-$1,296
-$20,752	Net after 3 years	-$1,734
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

Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

Score: 69/100. 35 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Elphapex DG Hydro 1

310,000.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Elphapex DG Hydro 1 or Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS is more profitable at $-1.20/day compared to $-14.88/day for the Elphapex DG Hydro 1. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Elphapex DG Hydro 1 or Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS?

The Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS is quieter at 35 dB compared to the Elphapex DG Hydro 1 at 50 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Elphapex DG Hydro 1 vs Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS: which fits a residential setup better?

The Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS scores 69/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 44/100 for the Elphapex DG Hydro 1). 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 Elphapex DG Hydro 1 and Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS?

The Elphapex DG Hydro 1 runs at 310,000.0 J/TH while the Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS runs at 617,284.0 J/TH — a difference of 307,284.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 50% better efficiency (310,000 vs 617,284 J/TH).

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