ASIC miner comparison

KD5 (18TH/s) vs A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

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

KD5 (18TH/s)
VS
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Higher hashrate
KD5
Better efficiency
A4
Estimated net daily
A4
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

KD5 (18TH/s)

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KD5 (18TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
18 TH/s
Net daily
-$2.90
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Option 2

A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

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A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
280 MH/s
Net daily
-$1.40
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A4 Dominator (280MH/s) leads this comparison

A4 Dominator (280MH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. KD5 (18TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

KD5
2
metric wins
A4
5
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.

FeatureKD5 (18TH/s)A4 Dominator (280MH/s)Advantage
Brand
Goldshell
Innosilicon
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Model
KD5
A4
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Hashrate
18 TH/s
Best
280 MH/s
KD5 (18TH/s)
Power Consumption
2250W
1050W
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Efficiency
125.00 J/TH
3.75 J/MH
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Daily energy use
54.0 kWh
25.2 kWh
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$2.90
-$1.40
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$87.00
-$42.06
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/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
200 x 290 x 264 mm
260 x 280 x 130 mm
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Weight
8500 g
Best
9200 g
KD5 (18TH/s)

Performance

KD5 (18TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

A4 Dominator (280MH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: KD5 (18TH/s) or A4 Dominator (280MH/s)?

KD5 (18TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 18 TH/s compared to A4 Dominator (280MH/s)'s 280 MH/s.

Is KD5 (18TH/s) more efficient than A4 Dominator (280MH/s)?

A4 Dominator (280MH/s) is more energy efficient at 3.75 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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