Curated collection
Best ASIC Miners Under $1,000
Entry-level ASIC miners priced below $1,000 — typically older-generation SHA-256 units or current-generation Scrypt / KHeavyHash hardware. Reasonable starter fleet for buyers testing hosting, electricity arbitrage, or a specific coin thesis before scaling up.
Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (293Th)
Bitmain
Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (266Th)
Bitmain
Whatsminer M56S++ (264Th)
MicroBT
Whatsminer M56S++ (262Th)
MicroBT
Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (252Th)
Bitmain
Antminer S19e XP Hyd (251Th)
Bitmain
Antminer S19e XP Hyd (240Th)
Bitmain
Antminer S19e XP Hyd (230Th)
Bitmain
Antminer S19e XP Hyd (220Th)
Bitmain
Avalon A1566 (200Th)
Canaan
Antminer S19 XP+ (180Th) - Used
Bitmain
Antminer S19 XP+ (169Th) - Used
Bitmain
ElphaPex DG1 (11Gh) - Used
ElphaPex
ElphaPex DG1 (11Gh)
ElphaPex
Antminer S21 (151Th)
Bitmain
Antminer S19 XP+ (151Th) - Used
Bitmain
Avalon A1446 (150Th)
Canaan
Antminer L7 (9.5Gh)
Bitmain
Whatsminer M50S++ (144Th)
MicroBT
Antminer L7 (9.3Gh)
Bitmain
Antminer S19 XP (141Th)
Bitmain
Whatsminer M50S+ (136Th)
MicroBT
Antminer S19 XP (134Th)
Bitmain
Whatsminer M50S (126Th)
MicroBT
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a sub-$1,000 ASIC worth buying?
At very low electricity rates (≤ $0.05/kWh) or in a testing setup, yes. At residential electricity prices, most sub-$1,000 miners break even slowly — pair them with a hosting plan or cheap off-peak power for meaningful ROI.
Are these mostly used miners?
A mix. Some are current-generation lower-tier units (small Scrypt or KHeavyHash boxes); others are used or refurbished flagship-era hardware. Each product page lists Condition so you know what you're buying.
What electricity cost do I need for these to make sense?
For older SHA-256 hardware, think $0.04–$0.05/kWh or below. Current-generation low-tier miners tolerate up to about $0.07/kWh. Use the electricity-cost input on the ranking page to see each miner's break-even rate live.