Both has their own benefits .
I will go for buying the Bitcoins, as mining requires maintenance.
The electricity bill, need proper space and also clean when necessary.
Moreover Bitcoins are also illegal in my country.
So it would be better and safe investment if you buy Bitcoins instead of a mining set.
Hope this helps you OP to understand the situation better.
Me too, I would go with buying the Bitcoins. But in the case of mining, if you’re going to be covering the cost of electricity and maintenance, then the others are not really that much of a challenge, is it?
Except in a situation where it is illegal in your country, in that case you should totally avoid mining, and just stick with only buying and holding. At least you are going to make your profit when the market grows. But what I like about mining is the steady profit that you’re always going to be generating from it.