In 2018, Bitcoin mining hardware continued to advance, with new ASIC miners offering improved efficiency and higher hash rates. Here are the top 3 best-selling Bitcoin miners of 2018, along with their technical specifications, manufacturers, and release dates:
1. Bitmain Antminer S9i
- Manufacturer: Bitmain
- Release Date: May 2018
- Hash Rate: 14.5 TH/s
- Power Consumption: 1,320W
- Chip Type: BM1387 ASIC, 16nm
- Efficiency: 0.091 J/GH (joules per gigahash)
Price in 2018: Around $500-$800
Description: The Antminer S9i was an improved version of the popular S9, offering a slight increase in hash rate and efficiency. Bitmain continued to dominate the market with this model, which was widely adopted by miners due to its cost-effectiveness and reliable performance.
2. Bitmain Antminer S15
- Manufacturer: Bitmain
- Release Date: November 2018
- Hash Rate: 28 TH/s
- Power Consumption: 1,596W
- Chip Type: BM1391 7nm ASIC
- Efficiency: 0.057 J/GH
Price in 2018: Around $1,475-$2,000
Description: The Antminer S15 was Bitmain’s first miner to use its 7nm chip technology, bringing significant improvements in power efficiency and processing power. With its innovative design, the S15 was one of the most advanced Bitcoin miners of 2018, boasting excellent performance and energy consumption.