FutureBit Apollo III vs Hammer Thor P2
FutureBit Apollo III vs Hammer Thor P2
The Apollo III is a miner and a full Bitcoin node in one box, on pre order at $899. The Thor P2 is just the miner: 10 TH/s, in stock, $369. If you want the node, the Apollo is the only one of the two that has it. If you want hashrate you can plug in this week, the Thor P2 costs less than half.
Spec by spec
| Hammer Thor P2 | FutureBit Apollo III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369 (was $449) ✓ | $899 pre order |
| Hashrate | 10 TH/s (4.8 and 6.8 TH/s modes) | 12 TH/s stock, 18 in Turbo ✓ |
| Power draw | about 162W at the wall (58W in low mode) | 150W stock, 375W Turbo ✓ |
| Efficiency | about 16 J/TH | 13 J/TH claimed by the maker ✓ |
| Price per terahash | about $37 per TH ✓ | about $75 per TH |
| Noise, quietest mode | 38.9 dB measured on auto fan ✓ | about 50 dB in Turbo |
| Power supply | power supply in the box | built in 450W ✓ |
| Connectivity | WiFi 2.4 GHz and Ethernet | Ethernet and WiFi |
| Firmware | Harlo OS, four pools at once | Apollo OS, full node option |
| Availability | In stock, ships now ✓ | Pre order only, delays expected per the maker |
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.
- FutureBit Apollo III: a miner and a full Bitcoin node in one box, with the best claimed efficiency in this class.
- Cheaper per terahash: about $37 per TH
- In stock, ships now
- Lower price: $369
- Quieter: 38.9 dB measured on auto fan
- Sold and shipped by Helium Deploy, with support after the sale
What reviewers say about the Hammer Thor P2
“Just got my Hammer Thor P2. I have upgraded to their Harlo system where I can mine more pools at one time, I have more control over lots of things on the system. It is running great. The firmware was very simple. Overall very happy.”Cikrarn, Trustpilot, Sep 18, 2026
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What owners of the Apollo III report
- Apollo III: Turbo mode heat and noise make it unsuitable for living spaces, Eco is the only quiet mode (Nuri review of the Apollo II)
- Apollo III: pre orders are non refundable and the maker says delays should be expected; the Apollo II is sold out (maker pre order terms)
Questions people ask
Does the Thor P2 include a Bitcoin node?
No. It is a miner. You can point it at your own node or at a pool. The Apollo III can run a full node on board.
Which one is more efficient?
FutureBit claims 13 J/TH for the Apollo III. That figure has not been independently measured yet. The Thor P2 runs about 16 J/TH measured at the wall.
Which one can I get now?
The Thor P2 is in stock. The Apollo III is pre order only, the pre orders are non refundable, and the maker says delays should be expected.