NerdQX 8T vs NerdOctaxe: which desk miner?
Two desk miners with several BM1370 chips: four in the NerdQX 8T, eight in the NerdOctaxe. The NerdOctaxe goes further on hashrate and efficiency, the NerdQX 8T costs half as much and runs silent. Here is the comparison, with figures from my reviews.
Published 17 October 2026 · by Pixel
Head to head
| NerdQX 8T | NerdOctaxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Hashrate | 7.8 TH/s | 9.6 to 9.7 TH/s |
| Power draw | 165 W | 144 to 146 W |
| Efficiency | ≈ 21 J/TH | ≈ 15 J/TH |
| Price | about $324 | €600 to €650 |
| Electricity per year | €289 | €254 |
| Block odds per year | 1 / 2,450 | 1 / 1,980 |
| Figures | from the interface | measured at the wall |
Electricity at €0.20 per kWh, around the clock. Solo odds with the network as of 17 October 2026. “Interface”: figures shown by the machine, without power supply losses.
The difference in short
- Chips: four BM1370 in the NerdQX 8T, eight in the NerdOctaxe.
- Hashrate: 7.8 TH/s for the NerdQX at stock settings, 9.6 to 9.7 TH/s for the NerdOctaxe.
- Price: about $324 with power supply for the NerdQX, €600 to €650 for the NerdOctaxe.
Efficiency and electricity
The NerdOctaxe runs at about 15 J/TH, measured at the wall: 144 to 146 W for nearly 10 TH/s. The NerdQX 8T draws 165 W for 7.8 TH/s, about 21 J/TH, and that figure comes from its interface, which leaves out power supply losses. Over a year at €0.20 per kWh: about €289 for the NerdQX, €254 for the NerdOctaxe.
For a solo desk miner the gap comes to a few euros a month: efficiency should not decide on its own.
Noise
The NerdQX 8T runs under 45 dB: that is its strong point. The NerdOctaxe is audible, but still fine in an office or living room.
Price per TH/s
In euros, the NerdQX 8T comes to about €36 per TH/s with its power supply, the NerdOctaxe to about €65. The NerdQX also has headroom: its 250 W power supply lets it pass 10 TH/s in overclock, at around 215 W.
Which one should you choose?
- The NerdQX 8T if you want a quiet, versatile machine at half the price, with headroom for overclocking.
- The NerdOctaxe if you are an enthusiast with the budget, and want nearly 10 TH/s with good efficiency in one box.
- To start out, neither: a small machine first.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NerdQX 8T quiet?
It runs under 45 dB at stock settings, quiet enough for an office. That is its main advantage over the NerdOctaxe, which is louder.
Which one has better odds of finding a block?
The NerdOctaxe, slightly more powerful: about 1 chance in 1,980 per year solo, against 1 in 2,450 for the NerdQX 8T (network as of 17 October 2026).
The full reviews
- NerdQX 8T review: the desk miner that runs silent 7.8 TH/s for 165 W under 45 dB, a serious power supply and room to overclock.
- NerdOctaxe review: 8 BM1370 chips on a desk Two NerdQAxes in one case, close to 10 TH/s, for enthusiasts.
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Figures come from my reviews, where each machine’s origin is stated. If you buy, my partner code for MineShop is in Support.