ASIC miner comparison

KD5 (18TH/s) vs KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)

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

KD5 (18TH/s)
VS
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Higher hashrate
KD5
Better efficiency
KD
Estimated net daily
KD
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

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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KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s) leads this comparison

KD-BOX 2 (5TH/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
1
metric wins
KD
6
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)KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)Advantage
Brand
Goldshell
Goldshell
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Model
KD5
KD
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Hashrate
18 TH/s
Best
5 TH/s
KD5 (18TH/s)
Power Consumption
2250W
400W
Best
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Efficiency
125.00 J/TH
80.00 J/TH
Best
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Daily energy use
54.0 kWh
9.6 kWh
Best
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$2.90
-$0.48
Best
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$87.00
-$14.28
Best
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)
Price
N/A
N/A
Contextual
Estimated ROI
N/A
N/A
Contextual
Cooling
AIR
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
200 x 290 x 264 mm
178 x 84 x 150 mm
Contextual
Weight
8500 g
2000 g
Best
KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)

Performance

KD5 (18TH/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: KD5 (18TH/s) or KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)?

KD5 (18TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 18 TH/s compared to KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)'s 5 TH/s.

Is KD5 (18TH/s) more efficient than KD-BOX 2 (5TH/s)?

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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