ASIC miner comparison

AE Max II (540MH/s) vs Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)

Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.

AE Max II (540MH/s)
VS
Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)
Higher hashrate
S5
Better efficiency
AE Max
Estimated net daily
AE Max
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

AE Max II (540MH/s)

100 available
AE Max II (540MH/s)
Price
$1,047.51
ROI
<1 mo
Hashrate
540 MH/s
Net daily
$39.97
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Option 2

Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)

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Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
1.16 TH/s
Net daily
-$0.81
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Balanced match

AE Max II (540MH/s) and Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s) are close enough that your final choice should come down to stock, delivery timing, and hosting preference.

AE Max
3
metric wins
S5
3
metric wins

Profit estimates use currently available product data and a hosted electricity rate of $0.060/kWh.

Technical comparison

Side-by-side mining, operating, and commercial specs.

FeatureAE Max II (540MH/s)Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)Advantage
Brand
Goldshell
Antminer
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Model
AE Max
S5
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Hashrate
540 MH/s
1.16 TH/s
Best
Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)
Power Consumption
3200W
590W
Best
Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)
Efficiency
5.93 J/MH
Best
510.82 J/TH
AE Max II (540MH/s)
Daily energy use
76.8 kWh
14.2 kWh
Best
Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
$39.97
Best
-$0.81
AE Max II (540MH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
$1,199.16
Best
-$24.29
AE Max II (540MH/s)
Price
$1,047.51
N/A
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Estimated ROI
<1 mo
N/A
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Cooling
AIR
AIR
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Dimensions
264 x 290 x 200 mm
137 x 298 x 155 mm
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Weight
12450 g
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Performance

Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

AE Max II (540MH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

Check live stock, delivery schedule, and hosting capacity on the product page before placing an order.

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: AE Max II (540MH/s) or Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)?

Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 1.16 TH/s compared to AE Max II (540MH/s)'s 540 MH/s.

Is AE Max II (540MH/s) more efficient than Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)?

Yes, AE Max II (540MH/s) is more energy efficient at 5.93 J/MH.

Which miner has the better estimated ROI?

Estimated ROI is not available because one of the miners is missing current pricing or profit data.

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