Miner Comparisons (VS) 2025 — Quiet Home Choices
Quick, head‑to‑heads for apartment‑friendly mining. Compare noise (dB), power (W), heat (BTU/h), hashrate and efficiency—then jump to the full reviews to buy confidently.
How to Compare (Criteria that matter)
- Noise (dB @ 1 m): Under ~40 dB = quiet office. 70+ dB = server‑class; needs isolation.
- Power & Cost (W → kWh): kWh/day = (W ÷ 1000) × 24. Check each review’s price guidance and power cost examples.
- Heat (BTU/h): 1 W ≈ 3.412 BTU/h. Heat can be useful in winter.
- Throughput & Efficiency: SHA‑256 in TH/s and J/TH; Scrypt/Etchash/ZK in MH/s / GH/s and J/MH (lower is better).
- Form factor & Setup: desk vs rack, Wi‑Fi/Ethernet, web UI, install friction.
- Budget / Price range: we note current price guidance on each review page; check bundle (PSU included?).
Helpful hubs:
- All Reviews: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/
- Guides Hub: https://homeminerhub.com/guides/
Popular Matchups
Avalon Nano 3S vs Bitaxe Gamma (SHA‑256)
Quiet home BTC: mini‑heater vs ultra‑low‑power DIY.
Spec Nano 3S Bitaxe Gamma Hashrate 6 TH/s ~1.0–1.2 TH/s Power ~140 W ~20–35 W Noise ~33–40 dB whisper‑quiet Pick Nano 3S if: you want a quiet space heater + solid SHA‑256 throughput.
Pick Gamma if: you want learning/tinkering with the lowest power draw.Read full reviews:
→ Nano 3S: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/sha256/avalon-nano-3s/
→ Bitaxe Gamma: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/sha256/bitaxe-gamma/
Bitaxe Gamma vs Braiins Mini Miner BMM‑101 (SHA‑256)
DIY open‑source vs plug‑and‑play.
Spec Gamma BMM‑101 Hashrate ~1.0–1.2 TH/s ~1 TH/s Power ~20–35 W ~35–40 W Setup DIY, Wi‑Fi polished UI, Ethernet Pick Gamma if: you enjoy tuning and want Wi‑Fi.
Pick BMM‑101 if: you prefer easy setup and a stable Ethernet box.Read full reviews:
→ Gamma: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/sha256/bitaxe-gamma/
→ BMM‑101: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/sha256/braiins-mini-miner-bmm101/
Bitaxe Hex 701 vs Braiins Mini Miner BMM‑101 (SHA‑256)
Efficiency head‑unit vs compact plug‑and‑play.
Spec Hex 701 BMM‑101 Hashrate ~4.2 TH/s ~1 TH/s Power ~90 W ~35–40 W Notes head‑unit, Wi‑Fi small desktop, Ethernet Pick Hex 701 if: you want more TH/s per watt in a head‑unit.
Pick BMM‑101 if: you want simpler setup and quieter tone.Read full reviews:
→ Hex 701: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/sha256/bitaxe-hex-701/
→ BMM‑101: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/sha256/braiins-mini-miner-bmm101/
Goldshell Mini‑DOGE II vs Antminer L7/L9 at Home (Scrypt)
Apartment Scrypt vs industrial‑class power.
Spec Mini‑DOGE II L7/L9 (home) Hashrate 420/335 MH/s 9.3–16 GH/s Power 400/260 W ~3.0–3.6 kW Noise ≤35 dB ~70–75 dB Pick Mini‑DOGE II if: you need apartment‑friendly Scrypt (LTC+DOGE merged).
Pick L7/L9 if: you have a garage/utility room, 240 V, and ventilation.Read full reviews:
→ Mini‑DOGE II: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/scrypt/goldshell-mini-doge-ii/
→ L7/L9 at Home: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/scrypt/antminer-l7-l9-home/
Jasminer X16‑Q vs iPollo V1 Mini Classic (Etchash/ETC)
Quiet ETC workhorse vs entry‑level.
Spec X16‑Q V1 Mini Classic Hashrate ~1.95 GH/s ~130 MH/s Power ~620 W ~104 W Noise ~40 dB desk‑friendly Pick X16‑Q if: you want quiet, high throughput ETC 24/7.
Pick V1 Mini if: you want low‑power learning/stacking.Read full reviews:
→ X16‑Q: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/etchash/jasminer-x16-q/
→ V1 Mini Classic: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/etchash/ipollo-v1-mini-classic/
Jasminer X16‑Q vs Jasminer X44‑P (Etchash/ETC)
Quiet home‑class vs industrial.
Spec X16‑Q X44‑P Hashrate ~1.95 GH/s ~23.4 GH/s Power ~620 W ~2.34–2.55 kW Noise ~40 dB ~70–80 dB Pick X16‑Q if: you need living‑space quiet.
Pick X44‑P if: you have dedicated power (240 V) and ventilation.Read full reviews:
→ X16‑Q: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/etchash/jasminer-x16-q/
→ X44‑P: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/etchash/jasminer-x44-p/
Goldshell AE Box II vs (ZK)
Compact Aleo box vs larger ZK rigs.
Spec AE Box II Larger ZK rigs Hashrate ~54 MH/s 200+ MH/s (varies) Power ~530 W ~1–2 kW Noise apartment‑friendly loud Pick AE Box II if: you want easy Aleo at home with Wi‑Fi/Ethernet.
For higher throughput, browse the ZK index.Read full review:
→ AE Box II: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/zk/goldshell-ae-box-ii/
→ ZK miners index: https://homeminerhub.com/reviews/zk/
Comparisons
FAQ
Where are prices?
We keep price guidance on each product’s review page—bundles and regional stock change often.
Why not include every spec here?
This hub stays mobile‑friendly. Detailed specs, power math and pool examples live on review pages.
Which comparison is best for beginners?
Start with Avalon Nano 3S vs Bitaxe Gamma if you want quiet BTC at home.