Option 1
KD5 (18TH/s)
Option 2
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)
KD5 (18TH/s) leads this comparison
KD5 (18TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Whatsminer M21S (56TH/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) | Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Goldshell | MicroBT | Contextual |
| Model | KD5 | M21 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 18 TH/s | 56 TH/s Best | Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 2250W Best | 3360W | KD5 (18TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 125.00 J/TH | 60.00 J/TH Best | Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 54.0 kWh Best | 80.6 kWh | KD5 (18TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$2.90 Best | -$3.03 | KD5 (18TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$87.00 Best | -$90.85 | KD5 (18TH/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 | 155 x 390 x 240 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 8500 g Best | 12500 g | KD5 (18TH/s) |
Performance
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/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 Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)?
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 56 TH/s compared to KD5 (18TH/s)'s 18 TH/s.
Is KD5 (18TH/s) more efficient than Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)?
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) is more energy efficient at 60.00 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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