Currently, the only way to mine Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and other coins with the SHA-256 algorithm are special purpose integrated circuits (ASIC), specially designed for this purpose.
In this article we will analyze the best ASIC miners announced in 2019, their performance, daily income, consumption and market availability.
In recent months, Bitcoin began to grow, which is accompanied by an increasing hashrate, which recently broke the previous historical record.
The emergence of more efficient equipment also continues to fuel interest in Bitcoin mining, especially in areas where electricity prices are really low. Although for most users, Bitcoin mining is still much more profitable when using cloud mining services .
Finding the newest ASICs is not at all easy, since most often manufacturers sell the first lots to large mining farms and only then deliver them to the open market.
Anyone who intends to purchase special mining equipment should evaluate various parameters, such as energy efficiency, hash rate, price, electricity costs, and return on investment. We present you a brief overview of the best ASIC devices for mining Bitcoins for the summer of 2019.
Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53 Tx / s)
Currently, the most effective ASIC for bitcoin mining are the latest models of the Antminer S17 , Antminer S17 Pro series. These ASICs are capable of reaching a maximum hash rate of close to 53 Tx (terahesh) / s with a SHA256 hashing algorithm and power consumption close to 2100 W / h. This provides maximum efficiency of about 40 W per Tx / s.
In addition to the normal mode, there is also a mode of operation that maximizes efficiency. In fact, in this mode, the Antminer S17 Pro can reach a record high of 36 W / Tx / s, while at the same time guaranteeing a maximum hashrate of 48 Tx / s with a total consumption of just 1700 W / h.
- Price: $ 2050;
- Working power: 2100 W / hour;
- Heshrayt: 53 Tx s;
- Efficiency: 40 W on terahesh;
- Release: April 2019;
- BP: included;
- Chip manufacturing process: 7 nanometers;
- Daily Profit: 0.0021 BTC, about $ 20.
Pangolin WhatsMiner M20s (70 Tx / s)
Another little-known and very interesting product is the WhatsMiner M20s, which boasts a maximum hashrate of 70 Tx / s with a consumption of about 3,400 watts per hour.
This is one of the most effective ASIC for bitcoin mining, although its efficiency is slightly lower than that of the new Antminer S17 Pro. In fact, it is about 48 watts per terahash.
Unlike Antminer, there is no low power mode. This device is not yet available on the market, the first products will be delivered in early August.
- Price: $ 2,400;
- Working power: 3400 W;
- Heshrayt: 70 Tx / s;
- Efficiency: 48 W per Tx;
- Release: August 2019;
- BP: included;
- Chip manufacturing process: 12 nanometers;
- Daily Profit: 0.0028 BTC, about $ 26.5.
Innosilicon Turbo T3 + 52 (52 Tx / s)
The new Innosilicon Turbo T3 + is one of the best recently announced ASICs. This device has a maximum hashrate of 52 Tx / s with a consumption of 2200 W / h, thus achieving an efficiency of about 41 W per Tx.
This ASIC allows you to work in different modes of operation.
- Price: $ 2,100;
- Working power: 2200 W / h;
- Heshrayt: 52 Tx / s;
- Efficiency: 42 W at Tx;
- Release: May 2019;
- BP: included;
- Chip manufacturing process: 7 nanometers;
- Daily Profit: 0.0020 BTC, about $ 19.7.
Bitmain Antminer T17 (40 Tx / s)
The new Bitmain Antminer T17, the successor to the old T15, is capable of reaching a maximum hashrate of about 40 Tx / s, with a maximum absorption of 2200 W / h.
This provides an efficiency of about 55 W per Tx. Unlike other solutions of the S17 series, Bitmain Antminer T17 does not have a power saving mode.
The Antminer T17 is a device that does not have high performance and efficiency, it is an economical solution for those who have access to electricity at very low or zero prices. At a price slightly lower than the Antminer S17 Pro, which is able to reach 60 Tx / s, users can buy two T17 (80 Tx / s), thus achieving better performance due to power consumption.
- Price: $ 1,000;
- Working power: 2200 W / h;
- Hash rate: 40 Tx / s;
- Efficiency: 55 W at Tx;
- Release: April 2019;
- BP: included;
- Chip manufacturing process: 7 nanometers;
- Daily Profit: 0.0016 BTC, about $ 15.
In addition to these models, there are many other ASIC for mining bitcoins. Some of the previous models are more economical in terms of consumption ( Antminer S9 ), others show better performance, but are definitely too energy-intensive (for example, Bitfury Tardis).
The devices described include the best ASIC for mining bitcoins in 2019 with a focus on price and efficiency.
Often, those who receive electricity at very low prices choose the least productive and efficient equipment, but cheaper solutions, getting more speed. Of course, it all depends on the specific needs.
Publication date 19/06/2019
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