KD5 (18TH/s) vs NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
KD5 (18TH/s)
Option 2
NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s)
NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s) leads this comparison
NerdQaxe+ Hydro (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.
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 | KD5 (18TH/s) | NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Goldshell | NerdMiner | Contextual |
| Model | KD5 | NerdAxe | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 18 TH/s Best | 2.5 TH/s | KD5 (18TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 2250W | 60W Best | NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 125.00 J/TH | 24.00 J/TH Best | NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 54.0 kWh | 1.4 kWh Best | NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$2.96 | $0.01 Best | NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$88.80 | $0.41 Best | NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | HYDRO | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 200 x 290 x 264 mm | 24 x 13 x 16 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 8500 g | N/A | Contextual |
Performance
KD5 (18TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
NerdQaxe+ Hydro (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 NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s)?
KD5 (18TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 18 TH/s compared to NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s)'s 2.5 TH/s.
Is KD5 (18TH/s) more efficient than NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s)?
NerdQaxe+ Hydro (2.5TH/s) is more energy efficient at 24.00 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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