ASIC miner comparison

SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s) vs Antminer S3 (478GH/s)

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

SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s)
VS
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Higher hashrate
A2
Better efficiency
S3
Estimated net daily
A2
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s)

100 available
SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s)
Price
$3,008.29
ROI
39 mo
Hashrate
255 TH/s
Net daily
$2.54
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Option 2

Antminer S3 (478GH/s)

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Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
478 GH/s
Net daily
-$0.51
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Balanced match

SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s) and Antminer S3 (478GH/s) are close enough that your final choice should come down to stock, delivery timing, and hosting preference.

A2
3
metric wins
S3
3
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.

FeatureSealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s)Antminer S3 (478GH/s)Advantage
Brand
SealMiner
Antminer
Contextual
Model
A2
S3
Contextual
Hashrate
255 TH/s
Best
478 GH/s
SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s)
Power Consumption
3790W
366W
Best
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Efficiency
14.86 J/TH
0.77 J/GH
Best
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Daily energy use
91.0 kWh
8.8 kWh
Best
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
$2.54
Best
-$0.51
SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
$76.27
Best
-$15.21
SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s)
Price
$3,008.29
N/A
Contextual
Estimated ROI
39 mo
N/A
Contextual
Cooling
AIR
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
N/A
137 x 331 x 160 mm
Contextual
Weight
17000 g
17000 g
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Performance

SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

Antminer S3 (478GH/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: SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s) or Antminer S3 (478GH/s)?

SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 255 TH/s compared to Antminer S3 (478GH/s)'s 478 GH/s.

Is SealMiner A2 Pro Air (255TH/s) more efficient than Antminer S3 (478GH/s)?

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) is more energy efficient at 0.77 J/GH.

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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