Antminer S3 (478GH/s) vs Mini Miner (150MH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Option 2
Mini Miner (150MH/s)
Mini Miner (150MH/s) leads this comparison
Mini Miner (150MH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer S3 (478GH/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 S3 (478GH/s) | Mini Miner (150MH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Baikal | Contextual |
| Model | S3 | Miner | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 478 GH/s Best | 150 MH/s | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 366W | 50W Best | Mini Miner (150MH/s) |
| Efficiency | 0.77 J/GH | 0.33 J/MH Best | Mini Miner (150MH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 8.8 kWh | 1.2 kWh Best | Mini Miner (150MH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.51 | -$0.07 Best | Mini Miner (150MH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$15.21 | -$2.14 Best | Mini Miner (150MH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 137 x 331 x 160 mm | 100 x 140 x 95 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 17000 g | 475 g Best | Mini Miner (150MH/s) |
Performance
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Mini Miner (150MH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer S3 (478GH/s) or Mini Miner (150MH/s)?
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 478 GH/s compared to Mini Miner (150MH/s)'s 150 MH/s.
Is Antminer S3 (478GH/s) more efficient than Mini Miner (150MH/s)?
Mini Miner (150MH/s) is more energy efficient at 0.33 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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