U2 vs HS5
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 1600 W | 2650 W | |
| Release | 2018-09 | 2021-01 | |
| Best opportunity |  SCPNetwork |  HNSNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-2.85 | $-2.94 | |
| Score | 33/100 | 40/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | U2 | HS5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake (2b-Sia) | not supported | 5.4 TH/s1500 W · 3.6 GH/s/W | |
| Blake (2b) | 5.5 TH/s1600 W · 3.438 GH/s/W | 5.4 TH/s1500 W · 3.6 GH/s/W | |
| Handshake | not supported | 2.7 TH/s2650 W · 1.019 GH/s/W |