Option 1
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Option 2
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) leads this comparison
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/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 | KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Goldshell | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | KD | S3 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 5 TH/s Best | 478 GH/s | KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 400W | 366W Best | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Efficiency | 80.00 J/TH | 0.77 J/GH Best | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 9.6 kWh | 8.8 kWh Best | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.48 Best | -$0.51 | KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$14.28 Best | -$15.21 | KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 178 x 84 x 150 mm | 137 x 331 x 160 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 2000 g Best | 17000 g | KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) |
Performance
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer S3 (478GH/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 S3 (478GH/s)?
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 5 TH/s compared to Antminer S3 (478GH/s)'s 478 GH/s.
Is KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) more efficient than Antminer S3 (478GH/s)?
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) is more energy efficient at 0.77 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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