Here’s an updated list for the top 3 best-selling Bitcoin miners of 2019, reflecting improvements in efficiency and hash rate over previous years:
1. Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro
- Manufacturer: Bitmain
- Release Date: April 2019
- Hash Rate: 50 TH/s to 56 TH/s
- Power Consumption: 2,100W to 2,800W (depending on performance mode)
- Chip Type: BM1397 7nm ASIC
- Efficiency: 0.029 J/GH
Price in 2019: Around $2,000-$2,500
Description: The Antminer S17 Pro was one of the most efficient and powerful Bitcoin miners of 2019. It came with several performance modes, allowing miners to balance between high efficiency and maximum hash rate, depending on their power cost and mining goals. The 7nm BM1397 chip enabled better power efficiency, making it a favorite among miners.
2. MicroBT Whatsminer M20S
- Manufacturer: MicroBT
- Release Date: August 2019
- Hash Rate: 68 TH/s
- Power Consumption: 3,360W
- Chip Type: 12nm ASIC
- Efficiency: 0.048 J/GH
Price in 2019: Around $2,400-$3,000
Description: The Whatsminer M20S was a powerful alternative to Bitmain’s Antminer series, boasting a high hash rate of 68 TH/s. While it consumed more power than the Antminer S17 Pro, its performance made it a popular choice for large-scale mining operations. MicroBT’s Whatsminer series gained significant market share in 2019 due to its reliability and performance.
3. Canaan AvalonMiner 1066
- Manufacturer: Canaan Creative
- Release Date: September 2019
- Hash Rate: 50 TH/s
- Power Consumption: 3,250W
- Chip Type: A3205 16nm ASIC
- Efficiency: 0.065 J