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Most Efficient Bitcoin Miners

Maximum hashrate per watt — the efficiency kings of Bitcoin mining.

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Quick answer

Most Efficient Bitcoin Miners: D-Central ranks 86 qualifying miners by Efficiency (J/TH), with the Bitmain U3S23H 1160T official reference, Bitmain Antminer S23 Hyd 580T official reference and Bitmain Antminer S21 XP Hyd. version 10 reference leading the current list. Live profitability, full specs, and the complete ranked table follow below.

Efficiency (measured in joules per terahash, or J/TH) determines how much hashrate you get per watt of electricity. Lower J/TH means better efficiency. These are the most power-efficient Bitcoin miners available, ranked from best to worst efficiency.

By the Numbers

86 miners in our database qualify for this list under the page's filter criteria. Efficiency spans 9.5 to 136.0 J/TH — the Bitmain U3S23H 1160T official reference is the most power-efficient of the group. The quietest pick here is the Canaan Avalon Mini 3 official owner reference at 33 dB. At a $0.0735/kWh rate, the Bitmain U3S23H 1160T official reference posts the strongest daily profit at $43.81/day.

$ /kWh
Quebec default: $0.0735/kWh

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Showing top 5 of 86 qualifying miners. Scroll down for full details.

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Ranks #1 for maximum efficiency: 9.5 J/TH — the lowest energy draw per terahash in this list.

Hashrate
1,160.0 TH/s
Power
11,020W
Efficiency
9.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $63.25
Power Cost $19.44
Net Profit +$43.81
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
2

Ranks #2 for maximum efficiency: 9.5 J/TH — the lowest energy draw per terahash in this list.

Hashrate
580.0 TH/s
Power
5,510W
Efficiency
9.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $31.62
Power Cost $9.72
Net Profit +$21.90
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
3

Ranks #3 for maximum efficiency: 12.0 J/TH.

Hashrate
473.0 TH/s
Power
5,676W
Efficiency
12.0 J/TH
Noise
N/A
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0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $25.79
Power Cost $10.01
Net Profit +$15.78
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
4

Ranks #4 for maximum efficiency: 12.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
390.0 TH/s
Power
5,200W
Efficiency
12.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $21.26
Power Cost $9.17
Net Profit +$12.09
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
5

Ranks #5 for maximum efficiency: 12.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
540.0 TH/s
Power
7,200W
Efficiency
12.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $29.44
Power Cost $12.70
Net Profit +$16.74
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
6

Ranks #6 for maximum efficiency: 12.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
244.0 TH/s
Power
3,140W
Efficiency
12.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $13.30
Power Cost $5.54
Net Profit +$7.76
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
7

Ranks #7 for maximum efficiency: 12.8 J/TH.

Hashrate
300.0 TH/s
Power
3,850W
Efficiency
12.8 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $16.36
Power Cost $6.79
Net Profit +$9.57
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
8

Ranks #8 for maximum efficiency: 13.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
500.0 TH/s
Power
7,200W
Efficiency
13.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $27.26
Power Cost $12.70
Net Profit +$14.56
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
9

Ranks #9 for maximum efficiency: 13.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
362.0 TH/s
Power
5,200W
Efficiency
13.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $19.74
Power Cost $9.17
Net Profit +$10.56
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
10

Ranks #10 for maximum efficiency: 13.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
226.0 TH/s
Power
3,140W
Efficiency
13.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $12.32
Power Cost $5.54
Net Profit +$6.78
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
11

Ranks #11 for maximum efficiency: 13.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
270.0 TH/s
Power
3,645W
Efficiency
13.5 J/TH
Noise
76 dB
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $14.72
Power Cost $6.43
Net Profit +$8.29
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
12

Ranks #12 for maximum efficiency: 13.8 J/TH.

Hashrate
282.0 TH/s
Power
3,900W
Efficiency
13.8 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $15.38
Power Cost $6.88
Net Profit +$8.50
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
14

Ranks #14 for maximum efficiency: 14.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
336.0 TH/s
Power
0W
Efficiency
14.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $18.32
Power Cost $0.00
Net Profit +$18.32
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
15

Ranks #15 for maximum efficiency: 14.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
470.0 TH/s
Power
0W
Efficiency
14.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $25.63
Power Cost $0.00
Net Profit +$25.63
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
16

Ranks #16 for maximum efficiency: 15.0 J/TH.

Hashrate
234.0 TH/s
Power
3,510W
Efficiency
15.0 J/TH
Noise
76 dB
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $12.76
Power Cost $6.19
Net Profit +$6.57
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
17

Ranks #17 for maximum efficiency: 15.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
200.0 TH/s
Power
3,230W
Efficiency
15.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $10.90
Power Cost $5.70
Net Profit +$5.21
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
18

Ranks #18 for maximum efficiency: 15.8 J/TH.

Hashrate
4.80 TH/s
Power
76W
Efficiency
15.8 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $0.26
Power Cost $0.13
Net Profit +$0.13
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
19

Ranks #19 for maximum efficiency: 16.0 J/TH.

Hashrate
239.0 TH/s
Power
3,824W
Efficiency
16.0 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $13.03
Power Cost $6.75
Net Profit +$6.29
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
20

Ranks #20 for maximum efficiency: 16.0 J/TH.

Hashrate
335.0 TH/s
Power
5,360W
Efficiency
16.0 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $18.26
Power Cost $9.46
Net Profit +$8.81
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
21

Ranks #21 for maximum efficiency: 17.0 J/TH.

Hashrate
390.0 TH/s
Power
0W
Efficiency
17.0 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $21.26
Power Cost $0.00
Net Profit +$21.26
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
22

Ranks #22 for maximum efficiency: 17.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
200.0 TH/s
Power
3,500W
Efficiency
17.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $10.90
Power Cost $6.17
Net Profit +$4.73
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
23

Ranks #23 for maximum efficiency: 17.8 J/TH.

Hashrate
206.0 TH/s
Power
3,667W
Efficiency
17.8 J/TH
Noise
75 dB
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $11.23
Power Cost $6.47
Net Profit +$4.76
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
24

Ranks #24 for maximum efficiency: 18.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
270.0 TH/s
Power
0W
Efficiency
18.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $14.72
Power Cost $0.00
Net Profit +$14.72
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
25

Ranks #25 for maximum efficiency: 18.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
370.0 TH/s
Power
0W
Efficiency
18.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $20.17
Power Cost $0.00
Net Profit +$20.17
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
26

Ranks #26 for maximum efficiency: 18.5 J/TH.

Hashrate
170.0 TH/s
Power
3,145W
Efficiency
18.5 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $9.27
Power Cost $5.55
Net Profit +$3.72
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
29

Ranks #29 for maximum efficiency: 19.9 J/TH.

Hashrate
150.0 TH/s
Power
2,985W
Efficiency
19.9 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $8.18
Power Cost $5.27
Net Profit +$2.91
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score
30

Ranks #30 for maximum efficiency: 19.9 J/TH.

Hashrate
334.0 TH/s
Power
0W
Efficiency
19.9 J/TH
Noise
N/A
BTU Output
0 BTU/hr
Price
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Daily Profitability

Revenue $18.21
Power Cost $0.00
Net Profit +$18.21
at $0.0735/kWh
0 Home Mining Score

Methodology

Miners are ranked by Efficiency (J/TH) (lowest first). Profitability is calculated server-side using live BTC price and network difficulty, with a default electricity rate of $0.0735/kWh (Quebec average). Daily revenue uses the standard formula: (hashrate x 10^12 x 86,400 x block_reward) / (difficulty x 2^32). You can adjust the electricity rate above to recalculate profitability for your location.

All data comes from our ASIC Miner Database. Scores, specs, and profitability update automatically. Only miners meeting this page's filter criteria are shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J/TH mean in Bitcoin mining?

J/TH (joules per terahash) measures efficiency — how much energy a miner uses per unit of hashrate. Lower is better. The best 2026 miners achieve 15-20 J/TH compared to 80+ J/TH for older models.

Why does mining efficiency matter?

Efficiency directly impacts profitability. A more efficient miner produces the same hashrate for less electricity cost. At high electricity rates, efficiency is the difference between profit and loss.

What is the most efficient Bitcoin miner in 2026?

The latest-generation ASICs from Bitmain (S21 series) and MicroBT (M60 series) lead in efficiency. Check our live rankings above — they update automatically as new models are added.

Should I prioritize efficiency over hashrate?

It depends on your electricity cost. At cheap rates (under $0.08/kWh), raw hashrate matters more. At expensive rates (over $0.15/kWh), efficiency is critical for profitability.

How do open-source miners compare in efficiency?

Open-source miners like Bitaxe use the same ASIC chips as commercial miners (BM1366, BM1368) and achieve similar per-chip efficiency. Their total hashrate is lower but efficiency per watt is competitive.

How many miners qualify for this list, and which ranks first?

86 miners currently meet this page's criteria. The Bitmain U3S23H 1160T official reference ranks first by efficiency (j/th). Rankings recompute automatically as our ASIC Miner Database is updated, so this list stays current.

How much does efficiency vary across these miners?

Efficiency on this list ranges from 9.5 J/TH to 136.0 J/TH. Lower J/TH means less electricity per unit of hashrate — at scale, that gap compounds into a meaningful difference in your monthly power bill.

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Methodology

This calculator converts miner wattage into daily, monthly, and yearly electricity costs.

  • Energy use is calculated as watts / 1000 x hours per day.
  • Cost is calculated from the entered kWh rate or the selected provincial rate.
  • Appliance comparisons use typical wattage values and are intended as a practical reference point.

Data sources: user inputs, network or market data available on the page, manufacturer specifications, and the displayed assumptions. Verify results before making financial or electrical decisions.

Rankings update automatically with live market data. Profitability estimates use current BTC price and network difficulty and do not account for pool fees, hardware degradation, or price changes. Not financial advice. Electricity rate default is Quebec residential ($0.0735/kWh).