NerdQaxe++ vs Hammer BC04
NerdQaxe++ vs Hammer BC04
Two 6 TH/s class miners for about the same money. The NerdQaxe++ is the more efficient board and it overclocks. The Hammer BC04 does its 6 TH/s stock, has a screen and an Ethernet port, and never needs a bigger power supply to hit the number on the box.
Spec by spec
| Hammer BC04 | NerdQaxe++ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $239 | about $190 to $240 ✓ |
| Hashrate | 6 TH/s ✓ | 4.8 TH/s stock, up to 8.1 overclocked |
| Power draw | about 100W | about 70W stock, 140W overclocked ✓ |
| Efficiency | about 16.7 J/TH | about 14.5 J/TH ✓ |
| Price per terahash | about $40 per TH ✓ | about $50 per TH |
| Noise, quietest mode | about 50 dB | about 40 dB stock, 55 dB overclocked ✓ |
| Power supply | 120W power supply in the box ✓ | external 124W brick, a bigger one for the overclock |
| Connectivity | WiFi 2.4 GHz and Ethernet ✓ | WiFi 2.4 GHz only |
| Firmware | built in screen, web dashboard | NerdOS, 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.
- NerdQaxe++: the most efficient small board you can buy, with real overclock headroom.
- Cheaper per terahash: about $40 per TH
- More hashrate: 6 TH/s
- Connectivity: WiFi 2.4 GHz and Ethernet
- Power supply: 120W power supply in the box
- Sold and shipped by Helium Deploy, with support after the sale
What reviewers say about the Hammer BC04
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What owners of the NerdQaxe++ report
- NerdQaxe++: the included 124W supply is the bottleneck above 800 MHz, so the advertised 8.1 TH/s needs a bigger supply and a louder fan (reseller spec notes)
- NerdQaxe++: older Rev 5 boards had a fuse that blew above 700 MHz, so buyers have to check which revision ships (reseller spec notes)
Questions people ask
Which one is more efficient?
The NerdQaxe++ at about 14.5 J/TH stock. The Hammer BC04 runs about 16.7 J/TH. On a 6 TH/s unit that difference is a few watts.
Does the BC04 overclock?
It ships at 6 TH/s and that is the number it holds. The NerdQaxe++ can reach 8.1 TH/s, but only with a larger power supply and the fan at full speed.
Which one has Ethernet?
The Hammer BC04 has both WiFi and Ethernet. The NerdQaxe++ is WiFi 2.4 GHz only.