Option 1
Antminer E3 (180MH/s)
Option 2
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) leads this comparison
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer E3 (180MH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.
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.
| Feature | Antminer E3 (180MH/s) | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | E3 | R4 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 180 MH/s | 8.7 TH/s Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 800W Best | 845W | Antminer E3 (180MH/s) |
| Efficiency | 4.44 J/MH Best | 97.13 J/TH | Antminer E3 (180MH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 19.2 kWh Best | 20.3 kWh | Antminer E3 (180MH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$1.05 | -$0.95 Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$31.56 | -$28.40 Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | N/A | 100 x 515 x 222 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 13000 g | 2500 g Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
Performance
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer E3 (180MH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer E3 (180MH/s) or Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)?
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 8.7 TH/s compared to Antminer E3 (180MH/s)'s 180 MH/s.
Is Antminer E3 (180MH/s) more efficient than Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)?
Yes, Antminer E3 (180MH/s) is more energy efficient at 4.44 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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