ASIC miner comparison

KS3 (8TH/s) vs A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

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

KS3 (8TH/s)
VS
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Higher hashrate
KS3
Better efficiency
A4
Estimated net daily
A4
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

KS3 (8TH/s)

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KS3 (8TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
8 TH/s
Net daily
-$3.05
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Option 2

A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

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A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Price
N/A
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. KS3 (8TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

KS3
1
metric wins
A4
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.

FeatureKS3 (8TH/s)A4 Dominator (280MH/s)Advantage
Brand
IceRiver
Innosilicon
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Model
KS3
A4
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Hashrate
8 TH/s
Best
280 MH/s
KS3 (8TH/s)
Power Consumption
3200W
1050W
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Efficiency
400.00 J/TH
3.75 J/MH
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Daily energy use
76.8 kWh
25.2 kWh
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$3.05
-$1.40
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$91.44
-$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
370 x 290 x 195 mm
260 x 280 x 130 mm
Contextual
Weight
14400 g
9200 g
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

Performance

KS3 (8TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

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

Buying decision

Check live stock, delivery schedule, and hosting capacity on the product page before placing an order.

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: KS3 (8TH/s) or A4 Dominator (280MH/s)?

KS3 (8TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 8 TH/s compared to A4 Dominator (280MH/s)'s 280 MH/s.

Is KS3 (8TH/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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