Bitaxe Gamma vs NEXUS QX1

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Bitaxe Gamma vs NEXUS QX1

Same BM1370 chip. The Bitaxe has one of them, the QX1 has four. If you want the cheapest possible start and you like to tinker, the Bitaxe is a great first board. If you want real hashrate for the money, the QX1 is the better buy.

NEXUS QX1
NEXUS QX1
8.1 TH/s · In stock, ships now
$248
See the NEXUS QX1
Bitaxe Gamma
open source design, many assemblers
Bitaxe Gamma
1.2 TH/s stock, about 1.8 overclocked · In stock at most assemblers
about $60 to $150 depending on kit

Spec by spec

NEXUS QX1 Bitaxe Gamma
Price $248 about $60 to $150 depending on kit ✓
Hashrate 8.1 TH/s ✓ 1.2 TH/s stock, about 1.8 overclocked
Power draw about 170W about 18W stock, 35W overclocked ✓
Efficiency about 21 J/TH about 15 J/TH ✓
Price per terahash about $31 per TH ✓ about $125 per TH
Noise, quietest mode under 50 dB 35 to 40 dB ✓
Power supply power supply in the box ✓ external 5V brick, often sold separately
Firmware web dashboard AxeOS, open source
Availability In stock, ships now In stock at most assemblers

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.

Where the Bitaxe wins
  • Bitaxe Gamma: the cheapest way to own real Bitcoin hashrate and the best board to learn on.
Where the NEXUS QX1 wins
  • Cheaper per terahash: about $31 per TH
  • More hashrate: 8.1 TH/s
  • Power supply: power supply in the box
  • 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 Bitaxe report

  • Bitaxe: WiFi is 2.4 GHz only, so band steering routers and 5 GHz networks cause drops (assembler setup guides)
  • Bitaxe: the wrong barrel jack power supply is the number one cause of dead boards (assembler troubleshooting guides)
NEXUS QX1 · $248
In stock, ships now. 7 day swap, 1 year warranty, full refund any time before it ships. Best price guarantee.
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Questions people ask

Is the NEXUS QX1 just four Bitaxes?

Not quite. It uses the same BM1370 chip, four of them, on one board with a bigger heatsink and a power supply in the box. It is a finished unit rather than a kit.

Which one is cheaper per terahash?

The QX1 at $248 for 8.1 TH/s is about $31 per terahash. A Bitaxe Gamma at typical kit prices lands between $50 and $125 per terahash.

Which one is easier to set up?

Both are plug in, join your network, enter your pool. The Bitaxe is WiFi 2.4 GHz only, so a 5 GHz only router is the usual snag.