BitForge Nano vs Bitaxe GT 801
Same ~$170 desk/solo class, both dual BM1370: BitForge Nano is the enclosed quieter pick (about 2.6 TH/s at ~40 W, about 29 dB stated); Bitaxe GT 801 is the open board (about 2.15 TH/s at ~43 W) for buyers who like to tinker.
The numbers, in plain words
- Price: the cheapest in-stock BitForge Nano is $169.99 (DTV Electronics); the cheapest in-stock Bitaxe GT 801 is $174.99 (Bitcoin Merch), $5.00 more (1.0×).
- Hashrate: BitForge Nano states ≈2.6 TH/s versus ≈2.15 TH/s for Bitaxe GT 801 (1.2× the hashrate on paper).
- Efficiency: BitForge Nano ≈15.4 J/TH, Bitaxe GT 801 ≈20.0 J/TH, so the BitForge Nano gets more hashrate per watt (lower is better).
- Price per TH/s: BitForge Nano $65.38, Bitaxe GT 801 $81.39 at their cheapest in-stock prices; the BitForge Nano is the better value per stated TH/s.
- Running cost: about $53 a year for the BitForge Nano versus $57 for the Bitaxe GT 801 at an assumed $0.15/kWh, running 24/7.
Hashrate and power are seller-stated. More hashrate raises your lottery odds, but they stay tiny either way.
Side by side
| BitForge Nano | Bitaxe GT 801 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | 2x BM1370 | 2x BM1370 |
| Stated hashrate | ≈ 2.6 TH/s | ≈ 2.15 TH/s |
| Stated power | ≈ 40 W | ≈ 43 W |
| Efficiency | ≈ 15.4 J/TH | ≈ 20.0 J/TH |
| Cheapest in stock | $169.99 (DTV Electronics) | $174.99 (Bitcoin Merch) |
| Price per TH/s | $65.38 | $81.39 |
| Yearly electricity at $0.15/kWh | $53 | $57 |
| Sellers with stock | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 |
Which one fits you?
Pick the BitForge Nano if you want a closed, quiet desk case with a little more stated hashrate and a power supply in the box.
Pick the Bitaxe GT 801 if you want the open Bitaxe-style GT board and are fine managing cooling yourself.
Neither is an income source: solo mining is a lottery.
Where to buy the BitForge Nano
| Shop | Price | Stock | Details | Checked | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTV ElectronicsCheapest | $169.99 | In stock | Power supply included per listing; shipping and tax extra | View at DTV Electronics ↗ | |
| Bitcoin Merch | $269.99 | In stock | power supply included | View at Bitcoin Merch ↗ |
Where to buy the Bitaxe GT 801
| Shop | Price | Stock | Details | Checked | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin MerchCheapest | $174.99 seller-listed was $299.99 | In stock | power supply not mentioned, check the listing | View at Bitcoin Merch ↗ | |
| Solo Satoshi | $195.99 | In stock | Power Supply: North America, Stand: No | View at Solo Satoshi ↗ affiliate link | |
| Bitaxe.de | €229.00 ≈ $258.01 | In stock | Incl. VAT; shipping extra | View at Bitaxe.de ↗ affiliate link |
Price alerts
Want a nudge when one of them drops? Use the form on the BitForge Nano page or the Bitaxe GT 801 page.