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Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro vs Bitaxe Gamma 601

Comparing
two miners
Decided by
Efficiency (J/TH, lower is better)
Last reviewed
2026-08-18
Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro4.5

The efficiency benchmark at 9.5 J/TH: a 580 TH/s liquid-cooled 3U unit built for industrial racks and $0.04 power, not for home setups.

Bitaxe Gamma 6014.0

The open-source lottery ticket of Bitcoin mining: 1.2 TH/s at 18 W, built by a community that publishes its schematics.

Verdict: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro is the more efficient machine: 9.5 J/TH against 15.0 J/TH for Bitaxe Gamma 601, on the rated watts and nominal hashrate each maker publishes.

Criterion
Efficiency (J/TH, lower is better)
Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro
9.5 J/TH
Bitaxe Gamma 601
15.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and Bitaxe Gamma 601, fact by fact

Every row is from the two reviews as of their review dates, with sources on each. A check marks the side a decidable criterion favours; rows without one are information, not a score.

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and Bitaxe Gamma 601 compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactBitmain Antminer S23 HydroBitaxe Gamma 601
Efficiency9.5 J/TH (favoured on this row)15.0 J/TH
Editorial rating4.54.0
Hashrate580 TH/s (3U unit); larger hydro units reach 1,160 TH/s1.2 TH/s
Power draw5,510 W18 W
Street price$16,500 to $29,800$150 to $250
Price per TH/s (midpoint)$39.91 (favoured on this row)$166.67
CoolingHydro (liquid loop)Passive / small fan
NoiseVery low, liquid loopUnder 30 dB
ReleasedJanuary 20262024
Made byBitmainBitaxe (open source)
Best forIndustrial and data-center operations chasing the lowest J/TH on the marketOpen-source enthusiasts and solo-mining hobbyists who value learning over returns
Last reviewed2026-08-182026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Bitaxe Gamma 601 more efficient?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro is the more efficient machine: 9.5 J/TH against 15.0 J/TH for Bitaxe Gamma 601, on the rated watts and nominal hashrate each maker publishes. Efficiency is derived from the record's rated watts and nominal hashrate and never stored, so it cannot disagree with the numbers beside it.

Which is better value, Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Bitaxe Gamma 601?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro, at $39.91 per TH/s against $166.67, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro $16,500 to $29,800, Bitaxe Gamma 601 $150 to $250) as of the review dates. A cheaper terahash that burns more power costs more over a year at most electricity prices.

Which is quieter, Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Bitaxe Gamma 601?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro: Very low, liquid loop, hydro (liquid loop) cooling. Bitaxe Gamma 601: Under 30 dB, passive / small fan cooling. Neither belongs in a room people use; the mining hub covers where each can actually run.

Which is newer, Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Bitaxe Gamma 601?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro, released January 2026, against 2024 for Bitaxe Gamma 601.

The full reviews: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and Bitaxe Gamma 601, each with its sources, and every miner we review.

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