About Mineable

cryptocurrency is secured by the proof-of-work proof-of-work algorithm, and an ASIC miner is hardware purpose-built to solve proof-of-work work as fast and efficiently as possible. The faster it computes, measured in TH/s, the larger your share of block rewards.

Buying an ASIC miner is a long-term investment. A well-built unit keeps earning for years and holds resale value, while a cheap or second-hand machine often costs more in downtime and wasted power than it ever returns. That is why we focus exclusively on proven, warranty-backed hardware.

It also helps to understand where an ASIC miner fits in the wider cryptocurrency ecosystem. The network rewards whoever contributes the most efficient hashing power, so your machine effectively competes against every other miner on earth. Buying current-generation hardware, configured correctly and kept cool, is how you stay on the right side of that competition month after month.

Mineable in stock

Live pricing on in-stock hardware, dispatched fast with insured delivery.

Choosing the right ASIC miner

A home setup and a warehouse farm have very different needs. Use these four checks to pick the ASIC miner that fits your situation.

1. Hashrate

Hashrate, measured in TH/s, is how much work your ASIC miner does each second, and it maps directly to your share of block rewards. A higher number is appealing, but it only matters if the machine stays efficient at that speed. Always compare models like for like, and be wary of inflated headline figures a unit cannot sustain once it is warm and running around the clock.

2. Power efficiency

Efficiency is the single metric that decides whether you profit. Two machines with the same TH/s can post wildly different electricity bills. Divide the wattage by the hashrate for a clear cost-per-unit figure, then multiply your draw by your local power rate. A more efficient ASIC miner earns the same coins for a smaller monthly bill, and that gap only widens as difficulty climbs.

3. Noise and heat

Industrial ASICs are genuinely loud, often above 70 decibels, and they pump out real heat. If your ASIC miner will live in a spare room or garage rather than a data centre, prioritise quieter, lower-wattage units or budget for hydro and immersion cooling. Underestimating noise and heat is the most common regret among first-time home miners, so plan for it before the box arrives.

4. Total cost and resale

The sticker price is only part of the story. Factor in the included PSU, shipping, import duty (we cover it with DDP) and the unit’s likely resale value down the line. Proven brands such as Bitmain, MicroBT and Goldshell hold their value best on the second-hand market, which cushions your investment if you ever upgrade or rotate your hardware.

Mistakes to avoid when buying an ASIC miner

A few avoidable errors trip up first-time buyers again and again. Paying for an untested second-hand ASIC miner to save a little money usually backfires. Buying on hashrate alone, without checking watts-per-unit, means overpaying for power forever. And setting the machine up in a small, warm, poorly ventilated room leads to throttling, noise complaints and shortened hardware life.

The fix is simple: choose a genuine, warranty-backed ASIC miner, compare efficiency rather than just speed, and plan your cooling and power before the unit arrives. Our team is happy to sanity-check your plan so you sidestep these pitfalls entirely and start earning cryptocurrency the right way.

Mineable: models compared

Here is how the most popular options stack up. Each links to its full spec sheet and live price so you can compare at a glance.

• Bitmain Antminer S9 13.5 Th/s Asic Miner 16nm Bitcoin Miner — in stock at MiningGear Co, brand-new and bench-tested before it ships.
• Bitmain Antminer E3 180 Mh/s Ethereum Asic Miner — in stock at MiningGear Co, brand-new and bench-tested before it ships.
• Bitmain Antminer S21 Hyd ASIC BTC Bitcoin Miner — in stock at MiningGear Co, brand-new and bench-tested before it ships.
• Bitmain Antminer K7 ASIC CKB Miner — in stock at MiningGear Co, brand-new and bench-tested before it ships.
• Bitmain Antminer AL1 15.6TH ASIC ALPH Alephium Miner — in stock at MiningGear Co, brand-new and bench-tested before it ships.

Mining other coins too? Compare our Dutch Mining, Shift Miner, Seed Phrase hardware and build a diversified farm from one trusted supplier.

Deciding between these models comes down to your budget and your power situation. If you want maximum output and have cheap electricity, lean toward the higher-hashrate units at the top of the list. If you are mining at home or watching your upfront spend, a mid-range ASIC miner often delivers the best balance of price, efficiency and noise. Still unsure? Send us your electricity rate and we will tell you exactly which one pays back fastest.

Setting up an ASIC miner

Setting up your ASIC miner is quick and beginner-friendly:

• Pick the right spot. Set your ASIC miner up somewhere cool, dry and airy, powered from its own correctly rated breaker so it never trips under load.
• Wire it up. Connect the supplied PSU to every hashboard and the control board, then run an Ethernet cable from the unit to your router.
• Open the dashboard. Locate the miner’s IP address on your network, type it into a browser, and log in to the built-in control panel.
• Point it at a pool. Paste your chosen cryptocurrency pool address, set your wallet as the worker name, and save. Hashing begins almost immediately.
• Watch and optimise. Track temperatures and fan speeds, keep airflow clear, and your ASIC miner will hold its rated output day and night.

Network difficulty and your ASIC miner

As more hashrate joins cryptocurrency, network difficulty rises and each unit of hashrate earns a little less. That is precisely why efficiency matters so much: upgrading to a newer, more efficient ASIC miner is the standard way miners stay ahead of rising difficulty and protect their margins over the long run.

When you buy quality hardware now, you lock in a better cost-per-hash that keeps working in your favour as the network grows. Our specialists can advise which model gives you the most headroom for your budget, so your ASIC miner stays profitable for as many difficulty epochs as possible.

Browse more Mineable

Live pricing on in-stock hardware, dispatched fast with insured delivery.