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Real-time mining profit for Antminer S17 / S9. Adjust electricity cost and pool fee to see your exact daily earnings.

73 TH/sHashrate
2920WPower
40 J/THEfficiency

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ASIC ModelAntminer S17 / S9

Earnings Estimate

Based on current BTC price ~$120,000

Monthly Net Profit+$57.52
Daily Revenue$4.08
Daily Electricity−$2.19
Daily Net+$1.89
Break-even electricity$0.06/TH/day
Payback period~8.7 months
Electricity as % of revenue 54%
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Overview

Antminer S17 / S9
ManufacturerBitmain
AlgorithmSHA-256
Target UseLegacy / Learning
Release Year2019
PositioningLegacy Bitcoin ASICs

Antminer S17 and S9 models are legacy Bitmain SHA-256 miners. They are useful as low-cost learning hardware, but their profitability depends on exceptionally cheap electricity or nonstandard operating conditions.

Technical Specifications

Hashrate13-73 TH/s
Power Consumption1300-2920 W
Efficiency40-98 J/TH
AlgorithmSHA-256
Noise Level75 dB
CoolingAir
DimensionsLegacy chassis varies
Weight4.2-11 kg

Profitability Breakdown

At $0.03/kWh, electricity consumes $2.19/day, leaving $1.89 net. Break-even at $0.06/kWh.

$0.02/TH/day
+$2.62
$0.03/TH/day
+$1.89
$0.04/TH/day
+$1.16
$0.05/TH/day
+$0.43
$0.06/TH/day
$-0.30

How Electricity Price Affects Antminer S17 / S9

Break-even electricity price$0.06/TH/day

Antminer S17 / S9 efficiency of 40 J/TH means legacy models are highly electricity-sensitive and usually struggle at standard hosting rates.

Electricity rateStatus
Below $0.05/kWhProfitable
$0.05 – $0.06/kWhMarginal
Above $0.06/kWhUnprofitable
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Home Mining vs Hosting for Antminer S17 / S9

Home Mining
  • High electricity rates
  • 75 dB noise
  • Self-managed maintenance
  • Limited scalability
  • DIY cooling required
  • Full hardware control
ECOS HostingRecommended
  • Industrial rates $0.04–0.06/kWh
  • Zero noise concerns
  • Managed 24/7
  • Scale from 1 to 1000+ units
  • Professional cooling
  • Higher net profit margin

ROI and Payback Period

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Hardware Price$500
Monthly Profit $57.52
Break-even~8.7 months

ROI depends on BTC price and network difficulty. The full ROI Calculator lets you model bear-market and bull-market scenarios side by side.

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Pros & Cons of Antminer S17 / S9

Pros
  • Very low used-market prices
  • Good for learning ASIC setup
  • Easy to source spare parts
  • Known Bitmain ecosystem
Cons
  • Poor efficiency
  • Usually uncompetitive at normal power rates
  • Higher maintenance risk

Alternatives to Antminer S17 / S9

Antminer S19

Antminer S19

110 TH/s29.5 J/TH

More practical low-cost SHA-256 option.

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Antminer S19K Pro

Antminer S19K Pro

120 TH/s23 J/TH

Better efficiency with moderate cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about mining profitability?
At $0.06/kWh, Antminer S17 / S9 currently generates ~$57.52/month net. Profitability depends on BTC price, difficulty, and your electricity rate. Use the calculator above to model your exact setup.
Antminer S17 / S9 breaks even at $0.06/kWh at current BTC prices. Industrial hosting rates ($0.04–0.06/kWh) provide the healthiest margins.
Antminer S17 / S9 runs at 75 dB and draws 2920W. Home mining requires low residential electricity rates and proper ventilation. Professional hosting is usually more cost-effective.
At current settings the estimated payback is ~8.7 months. Lower electricity costs and higher BTC prices shorten this significantly. ECOS hosting at $0.04/kWh can reduce payback by 20–40%.
Yes. Industrial hosting rates ($0.04–0.06/kWh) can increase net monthly profit by 30–60% compared to average residential rates. ECOS offers managed hosting with transparent pricing and 24/7 monitoring.