Start here if you mine Bitcoin at home. This hub lists our quiet, apartment-friendly SHA-256 miner reviews (BTC/BCH/BSV/XEC compatible), with beginner tips, comfort notes, and links to detailed tests.
How to use this page
- Pick a device from the table → read the full review.
- New to pools/solo? Start with Pools for Home Miners, then see CKPool Setup and Solo Mining Odds.
- Want predictable payouts? PPS/FPPS pools generally suit beginners; keep latency low to reduce stales.
Quiet SHA-256 Miners (curated)
| Model (link) | Typical Hashrate | Typical Power | Comfort note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Avalon Nano 3S | ~6 TH/s | ~140 W | “Appliance-like”; easy home setup |
| Bitaxe Gamma | ~1.0–1.2 TH/s | ~15–20 W | Ultra-low power; open-source |
| Braiins Mini Miner BMM101 | ~1 TH/s | ~40 W | Polished UX; classroom-quiet |
| NerdQaxe++ Rev6 | ~6 TH/s class | varies | Tinkerer’s 6 TH/s class, DIY vibes |
| Bitaxe HEX-701 | (see review) | (see review) | Multi-ASIC community build (spec varies) |
Specs are typical ranges; confirm batch/firmware on each review page before buying.
Beginner tips for BTC home mining
- Pool = salary, Solo = lottery. Learn payout schemes in Pools for Home Miners.
- Ethernet beats Wi-Fi for fewer stale shares—see Wi-Fi vs Ethernet.
- Every watt becomes heat; plan airflow, and read Power & Safety (120V vs 240V).
Our testing notes
We measure noise (dB), power (W), hashrate, and comfort in real rooms. Results are typical ranges; each unit varies by firmware, ambient temperature, and tuning. We disclose affiliate links where used.
What’s next
- Browse all reviews: All Reviews
- Explore other algorithms: Scrypt • ETChash • ZK/AE
- Ready to set up? CKPool Setup • Quiet Apartment Mining