Avalon Nano 3S vs NEXUS QX1
Avalon Nano 3S vs NEXUS QX1
Same price, different priorities. The Nano 3S is the quieter box and it comes with an app and a heater mode. The QX1 gives you a third more hashrate for a dollar less, and it does it at fewer joules per terahash.
Spec by spec
| NEXUS QX1 | Avalon Nano 3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $248 ✓ | $249 list, about $215 to $300 street |
| Hashrate | 8.1 TH/s ✓ | 6 TH/s |
| Power draw | about 170W | 140W ✓ |
| Efficiency | about 21 J/TH ✓ | about 23 J/TH |
| Price per terahash | about $31 per TH ✓ | about $42 per TH |
| Noise, quietest mode | under 50 dB | 29 to 40 dB by mode ✓ |
| Power supply | power supply in the box | external 140W adapter in the box |
| Firmware | web dashboard | Avalon Family app, sealed |
| Availability | In stock, ships now | In stock |
The check marks the side each row actually favours. Rival numbers come from the maker's published spec sheet and independent reviews, checked September 26, 2026. Prices are typical US street prices on that date and change. HD numbers are from the live product page and wall meter tests.
- Avalon Nano 3S: the quietest 6 TH/s box, with a heater mode and an app.
- Cheaper per terahash: about $31 per TH
- More hashrate: 8.1 TH/s
- More efficient: about 21 J/TH
- Lower price: $248
- Sold and shipped by Helium Deploy, with support after the sale
What reviewers say about the NEXUS QX1
Independent creators, their own videos, their own view counts. We do not edit their verdicts.
What owners of the Nano 3S report
- Nano 3S: app pairing over WiFi fails for many owners, and special characters in a WiFi password break setup (App Store reviews)
- Nano 3S: sealed firmware, no clock or voltage control, and a firmware update wave in April 2025 broke WiFi and pool connections (owner reports)
Questions people ask
Which one is quieter?
The Avalon Nano 3S, at 29 to 40 dB depending on the mode. The QX1 is under 50 dB from a single fan.
Which one is cheaper per terahash?
The NEXUS QX1: $248 for 8.1 TH/s is about $31 per terahash. The Nano 3S at $249 for 6 TH/s is about $41.
Can I change settings on the Nano 3S?
The firmware is sealed. You pick a mode in the Avalon Family app. The QX1 exposes its settings on a web dashboard.