ASIC miner comparison

Antminer E3 (180MH/s) vs HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)

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

Antminer E3 (180MH/s)
VS
HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)
Higher hashrate
HS
Better efficiency
HS
Estimated net daily
HS
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Antminer E3 (180MH/s)

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Antminer E3 (180MH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
180 MH/s
Net daily
-$1.05
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Option 2

HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)

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HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
460 GH/s
Net daily
-$0.48
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HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s) leads this comparison

HS-BOX 2 (460GH/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.

E3
0
metric wins
HS
7
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.

FeatureAntminer E3 (180MH/s)HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
Goldshell
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Model
E3
HS
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Hashrate
180 MH/s
460 GH/s
Best
HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)
Power Consumption
800W
400W
Best
HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)
Efficiency
4.44 J/MH
0.87 J/GH
Best
HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)
Daily energy use
19.2 kWh
9.6 kWh
Best
HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$1.05
-$0.48
Best
HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$31.56
-$14.28
Best
HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)
Price
N/A
N/A
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Estimated ROI
N/A
N/A
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Cooling
AIR
AIR
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Dimensions
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178 x 84 x 150 mm
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Weight
13000 g
2000 g
Best
HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)

Performance

HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

HS-BOX 2 (460GH/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 HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)?

HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 460 GH/s compared to Antminer E3 (180MH/s)'s 180 MH/s.

Is Antminer E3 (180MH/s) more efficient than HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s)?

HS-BOX 2 (460GH/s) is more energy efficient at 0.87 J/GH.

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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