Bitcoin miner gift ideas by budget

Home Bitcoin miners that make a fun gift for someone curious about Bitcoin, grouped by today's in-stock price. Small, low-power and easy to set up first.

checked Nov 5, 2026 1:46 AM ET

$100 to $300

Bitaxe Gamma

Small, open-source and about 18 W. A fun first miner for anyone curious about Bitcoin.

≈1.2 TH/s · ≈18 W

≈ $112.67EU shop

at Power Mining · in stock at 3 shops

≈$1.98/mo power · 1 in 16,000/yr block odds

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Nerdaxe Gamma

Same class as the Bitaxe Gamma, with a color screen that shows what it's doing on a desk.

≈1.2 TH/s · ≈18 W

≈ $156.61EU shop

at Power Mining

≈$1.98/mo power · 1 in 16,000/yr block odds

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Heatbit Bitair

An air purifier with a tiny miner inside. Useful every day, even if they never check the stats.

≈1.2 TH/s · ≈25 W

$169.00

at Altair Technology · in stock at 3 shops

≈$2.74/mo power · 1 in 16,000/yr block odds

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BitForge Nano

About 2.6 TH/s at 40 W, and about 29 dB stated, so it suits a desk.

≈2.6 TH/s · ≈40 W

$169.99

at DTV Electronics · in stock at 2 shops

≈$4.38/mo power · 1 in 7,500/yr block odds

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Bitaxe GT 801

About 2.15 TH/s at 43 W. For someone who already likes to tinker.

≈2.15 TH/s · ≈43 W

$174.99

at Bitcoin Merch · in stock at 3 shops

≈$4.71/mo power · 1 in 9,100/yr block odds

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Hammer Miner BC04 desk Bitcoin miner on its stand

Hammer BC04

About 6 TH/s at 96 W, 32–36 dB stated, one of the quieter desk miners we track.

≈6 TH/s · ≈96 W

$215.00

at Altair Technology

≈$11/mo power · 1 in 3,300/yr block odds

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Avalon Nano 3S

Finished box with an app, Wi-Fi and the power adapter in the box. Doubles as a small desk heater.

≈6 TH/s · ≈140 W

$219.00

at Solo Satoshi · in stock at 4 shops

≈$16/mo power · 1 in 3,300/yr block odds

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Bitaxe Gamma Duo

Two chips for about 1.6 TH/s at 26 W. A step up from the Gamma for not much more.

≈1.63 TH/s · ≈26 W

$239.99

at Bitcoin Merch

≈$2.85/mo power · 1 in 12,000/yr block odds

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Braiins Mini Miner

Metal case and touchscreen with Braiins OS already set up. No tinkering.

≈1 TH/s · ≈40 W

$299.00

at Braiins Forge

≈$4.38/mo power · 1 in 20,000/yr block odds

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$300 and up

Bitaxe Naja Duo

About 4.4 TH/s at 42 W: lots of hashrate for the power, from the open-source Bitaxe family.

≈4.4 TH/s · ≈42 W

$385.00

at Solo Satoshi · in stock at 2 shops

≈$4.60/mo power · 1 in 4,400/yr block odds

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NMQAxe++ Nexus

About 8.5 TH/s at 110 W in one box, for someone serious about solo mining.

≈8.5 TH/s · ≈110 W

$399.00

at NMMiner

≈$13/mo power · 1 in 2,300/yr block odds

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NerdOCTaxe Gamma

About 9.6 TH/s at 160 W. The big open-source NerdQaxe-family board.

≈9.6 TH/s · ≈160 W

$424.99

at Bitcoin Merch

≈$18/mo power · 1 in 2,000/yr block odds

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Bitaxe Touch

A Bitaxe-class desk miner with a 4.3″ touchscreen for clock and stats — polished gift for someone who wants more than a bare board.

≈1 TH/s · ≈17 W

$499.99

at Bitcoin Merch

≈$1.87/mo power · 1 in 20,000/yr block odds

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D-Central StealthMiner

A room heater that mines: about 860 W through quiet Noctua fans on a normal 120 V outlet. Refurbished, ships from Canada.

≈26 TH/s · ≈860 W

≈ $609.95CA shop

at D-Central

≈$95/mo power · 1 in 750/yr block odds

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Avalon Q

The big one: about 90 TH/s and up to about 1,674 W of heat for a garage or basement this winter.

≈90 TH/s · ≈1,674 W

$1,499.00

at Altair Technology

≈$184/mo power · 1 in 220/yr block odds

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Pre-order only

These can be ordered now but ship later. Check the ship date on the shop before counting on it for a holiday.

Bitcube

≈0.777 TH/s · ≈25 W

≈ $109.41EU shop

at Power Mining · not in stock yet

≈$2.74/mo power · 1 in 25,000/yr block odds

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Gaia Copper Pro

≈3 TH/s · ≈33 W

≈ $336.88EU shop

at Bitaxe.de · not in stock yet

≈$3.62/mo power · 1 in 6,500/yr block odds

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Prices are today's cheapest in-stock price we found and move between groups as prices change.

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Questions

What is a good Bitcoin miner to give as a gift?

For a small budget, the Bitaxe Gamma, in stock for $112.67 at Power Mining. For a finished box with an app and the power adapter included, the Avalon Nano 3S at $219.00. Prices change, so check the shop.

What does the person need to set it up?

Home Wi-Fi (Bitaxe-style miners only join 2.4 GHz networks), a power outlet, and their own Bitcoin address to receive any rewards. Setup takes about an hour the first time.

Will a miner pay for itself?

Don't count on it. A small miner earns tiny amounts in a pool, or takes a long-shot chance at a whole block when solo mining. It's a hobby gift and a hands-on way to learn how Bitcoin works.

Is a power supply included?

Often, but not always. Check the listing details on each miner's page before you buy.

Will it arrive before the holidays?

In-stock miners usually ship within days, but shipping times depend on the shop and where you live. Pre-orders ship later, so check the ship date on the shop's page before you count on it.

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Hashrate and watts are the sellers' stated figures. Prices are before shipping and tax. Pool and power figures are estimates; estimate. changes with bitcoin price and network difficulty.