ASIC miner comparison

Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) vs Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.

Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s)
VS
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Higher hashrate
S9
Better efficiency
S9
Estimated net daily
L9
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s)

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Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
11.5 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.29
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Option 2

Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

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Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Price
$3,152.70
ROI
59 mo
Hashrate
17 GH/s
Net daily
$1.75
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Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) leads this comparison

Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer L9 (17GH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

S9
5
metric wins
L9
2
metric wins

Profit estimates use currently available product data and a hosted electricity rate of $0.060/kWh.

Technical comparison

Side-by-side mining, operating, and commercial specs.

FeatureAntminer S9 (11.5TH/s)Antminer L9 (17GH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
Antminer
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Model
S9
L9
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Hashrate
11.5 TH/s
Best
17 GH/s
Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s)
Power Consumption
1127W
Best
3570W
Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s)
Efficiency
98.00 J/TH
Best
210.00 J/GH
Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s)
Daily energy use
27.0 kWh
Best
85.7 kWh
Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$1.29
$1.75
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$38.79
$52.48
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Price
N/A
$3,152.70
Contextual
Estimated ROI
N/A
59 mo
Contextual
Cooling
AIR
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
135 x 350 x 158 mm
195 x 379 x 290 mm
Contextual
Weight
4200 g
Best
17000 g
Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s)

Performance

Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) or Antminer L9 (17GH/s)?

Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 11.5 TH/s compared to Antminer L9 (17GH/s)'s 17 GH/s.

Is Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) more efficient than Antminer L9 (17GH/s)?

Yes, Antminer S9 (11.5TH/s) is more energy efficient at 98.00 J/TH.

Which miner has the better estimated ROI?

Estimated ROI is not available because one of the miners is missing current pricing or profit data.

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