ASIC miner comparison

KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) vs Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)

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

KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
VS
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)
Higher hashrate
R4
Better efficiency
KD
Estimated net daily
KD
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)

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KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
5 TH/s
Net daily
-$0.48
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Option 2

Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)

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Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)
Price
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ROI
N/A
Hashrate
8.7 TH/s
Net daily
-$0.95
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KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) leads this comparison

KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

KD
6
metric wins
R4
1
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.

FeatureKD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)Advantage
Brand
Goldshell
Antminer
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Model
KD
R4
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Hashrate
5 TH/s
8.7 TH/s
Best
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)
Power Consumption
400W
Best
845W
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Efficiency
80.00 J/TH
Best
97.13 J/TH
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Daily energy use
9.6 kWh
Best
20.3 kWh
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$0.48
Best
-$0.95
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$14.28
Best
-$28.40
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/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
178 x 84 x 150 mm
100 x 515 x 222 mm
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Weight
2000 g
Best
2500 g
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)

Performance

Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) or Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)?

Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 8.7 TH/s compared to KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)'s 5 TH/s.

Is KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) more efficient than Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)?

Yes, KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) is more energy efficient at 80.00 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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