SHA-256 · air-cooled
Air-cooled at 15 W/TH, which makes it far easier to deploy than the hydro models while staying competitive on efficiency. At 76 dB from four high-speed fans it is still far too loud for a home without a dedicated, isolated space.
Operating profit
$2.50
per day · 0.00009816 BTC
Break-even electricity
$0.0896
per kWh · $0.0296 above your rate
Payback period
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| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
|---|---|
| Model | Antminer S21 Pro |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Coins | Bitcoin |
| Hashrate | 234 TH/s |
| Power | 3,510 W |
| Efficiency | 15.0 W/TH |
| Cooling | Air |
| Type | ASIC |
| Released | 2024 |
| Home suitable | No — noise and power draw |
| Noise | 76 dB |
| Dimensions | 450 × 219 × 293 mm |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 45 °C |
| Warranty | 365 days |
Data provenance
Manufacturer datasheet as published by retailers; hashrate, power and efficiency corroborated across three independent sources. Last verified 2026-08-03.
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