Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) vs T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)
Option 2
T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s)
Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) leads this comparison
Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. T2 Terminator (17.2TH/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 S9 (12.5TH/s) | T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Innosilicon | Contextual |
| Model | S9 | T2 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 12.5 TH/s | 17.2 TH/s Best | T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 1225W Best | 1570W | Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 98.00 J/TH | 91.28 J/TH Best | T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 29.4 kWh Best | 37.7 kWh | Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$1.37 Best | -$1.70 | Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$41.22 Best | -$51.02 | Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 135 x 350 x 158 mm | 150 x 400 x 180 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 4200 g Best | 7500 g | Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) |
Performance
T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) or T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s)?
T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 17.2 TH/s compared to Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)'s 12.5 TH/s.
Is Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) more efficient than T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s)?
T2 Terminator (17.2TH/s) is more energy efficient at 91.28 J/TH.
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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