Back in the winter of 2011, a new industry was born after it was discovered that the graphical processing unit of a computer were able to hash more data than the best CPUs that were currently in the market. They actually worked 50 to 100 times faster.
That led to the creation of custom equipment that were dedicated to hashing data alone. This even pushed the standards higher. Nowadays, ASIC miners have taken the scene and they produced the expected results at unprecedented speeds. Eventually, several companies have been formed and they have produced some of the best products in the market.
Criteria for Comparison
There are two important factors that come into play when you measure the performance machines that run on application specific integrated circuits. One is price per hash and the second one is the machine’s electric efficiency. Of course there are other factors that come into play such as the price of the machine etc.
Given the factors mentioned, here are the best ASIC miners in 2017:
AntMiner S7
The AntMiner S7 has an advertised capacity of 4.73 Th/s. Is it power efficient? Well, it has a power efficiency rating of 0.25 W/Gh. This machine weighs 8.8 pounds. So, how much is it? It costs $479.95 but that price can rise and fall slightly depending on production and current market demand.
Yes, it is an expensive machine that eats up a lot of electricity. But is it profitable though? Its approximate bitcoin earned per month is estimated to be at 0.1645 BTC per month. That is actually slightly better compared to the Avalon6, which is slightly more expensive.
Avalon6
Another contender in 2017 is the Avalon6, which has an advertised capacity of 3.5 Th/s. Its power efficiency is rated at 0.29 W/Gh. This machine weighs 9.5 pounds and is priced at $499.5. For that much cash, this rather expensive machine will produce 0.1232 BTC (approximately) per month. That is basically why it comes second to the AntMiner S7, that is if you consider the price as a huge purchasing factor.
AntMiner S9
If you don’t really have much care for the cost then you should invest your hard earned cash on the AntMiner S9. It has an advertised capacity of 13.5 Th/s. It is power efficient, which is a great bonus given the price of this thing. It is rated at 0.098 W/Gh. It weighs 8.1 pounds and it has a really eye bulging price of $1,987.95.
Now, the big question is if the AntMiner S9 pays off given the price of this machine. Here’s the quick answer: it produces an estimated 0.3603 BTC earned per month. Compare that to the two aforementioned ASIC miners on this list then you get a lot more for the price plus the considering the power consumption requirements of this thing, it’s not that big a beast compared to the first two machines mentioned here.
Budget Friendly Options
But wait, what if you’re looking for more budget friendly options. What are the best ASIC miners in 2017 for those who have a little trouble with the financial side of things?
Well, let’s set your expectations properly here first. If you don’t have the cash to burn then don’t expect to generate that much profit from an ASIC miner. They’re a good for trying Bitcoin mining (or maybe some other crypto currency).
Other than fooling around with crypto currency or if you just want to satisfy your curiosity, then expect to turn out a huge or even a sizeable profit from these cheaper machines. So, without further ado, here are the Best Asic Miners in 2017 on the more affordable end of the scale:
Avalon Nano 3
This particular mini ASIC miner is really faster compared to its peers, running at 3.6 GH/s. Estimated profits are slightly better, which is a little over $1 each year. Another plus for this machine is that you don’t need to plug this device to your computer. It can be plugged into a wireless router, which means it doesn’t have to tug at your computer resources. How much is the Avalon Nano 3? It costs only $20, which is really cheap given its capacity and speed.
GekkoScience Compac USB Stick Bitcoin Miner
This is a slightly better option than the very first block erupters that have been introduced to the market. They turn out a little bit more profit at $0.15 each month – do the math that is a little more than a dollar each year. This USB miner is worth $50 a piece.
ASICMiner Block Erupter USB 330MH/s Sapphire Miner
This ASIC miner costs around $30 and it is a USB device. Don’t expect a lot of hash power from this little thing since it only produces less than $0.01 each month. Just like most USB miners, it’s there just to help you see how the whole industry works and it was not built for profit.
There are other mini miners out there that run off on a USB port but these three make it to the top given the numbers posted here. Just a reminder, when using these smaller versions don’t expect to make a lot of money from them.
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