Elphapex DG2+

Hashrate 20.5 GH/s Power 3,900 W Efficiency 190,243.9 J/TH

Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

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

Elphapex DG2+ vs Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

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

Specifications Comparison

Elphapex DG2+	Specification	Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS
20.5 GH/s	Hashrate	810.0 MH/s
3,900 W	Power Consumption	500 W
190,243.9 J/TH	Efficiency	617,284.0 J/TH
75 dB	Noise Level	35 dB
16.5 kg	Weight	3.7 kg
13,307 BTU/hr	BTU Output	1,706 BTU/hr
30/100	Home Mining Score	69/100
—	Release Year	—
Scrypt	Algorithm	Scrypt
Elphapex	Manufacturer	Goldshell

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Elphapex DG2+

Daily Revenue 0.00000001 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$9.36

Daily Profit -$9.36

Monthly -$280.78

Yearly -$3,416.13

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

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the Elphapex DG2+ wins on 3 of 6 factors (efficiency, hashrate, price-performance). The standout gap is 2431% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s) in the Elphapex DG2+'s favour. 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 DG2+ — wins on 3 of 6 factors

Spec Deltas

The Elphapex DG2+ and Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

Elphapex DG2+ 2431% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 87% better power draw (3,900 vs 500 W)
Elphapex DG2+ 69% better efficiency (190,244 vs 617,284 J/TH)
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 53% better noise (75.0 vs 35.0 dB)
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 78% better weight (16.5 vs 3.7 kg)
Elphapex DG2+ 680% more heat output (13,307 vs 1,706 BTU/hr)
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 130% more home mining score (30.0 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 DG2+	Metric	Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS
$8,000	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$420
-$9.36	Daily net profit	-$1.20
-$11,416	Net after 1 year	-$858
-$14,832	Net after 2 years	-$1,296
-$18,248	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 DG2+

190,243.9 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Elphapex DG2+ vs Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS: which one earns more per day?

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 $-9.36/day for the Elphapex DG2+. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Elphapex DG2+ vs Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS: which runs at a lower noise level?

The Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS is quieter at 35 dB compared to the Elphapex DG2+ at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Elphapex DG2+ or Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS?

The Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS scores 69/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the Elphapex DG2+). 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 DG2+ and Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS?

The Elphapex DG2+ runs at 190,243.9 J/TH while the Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS runs at 617,284.0 J/TH — a difference of 427,040.1 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 69% better efficiency (190,244 vs 617,284 J/TH).

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