ASIC miner comparison

L1 (5.3GH/s) vs Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)

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

L1 (5.3GH/s)
VS
Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)
Higher hashrate
S9
Better efficiency
S9
Estimated net daily
L1
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

L1 (5.3GH/s)

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L1 (5.3GH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
5.3 GH/s
Net daily
$0.62
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Option 2

Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)

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Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)
Price
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Hashrate
18 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.98
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L1 (5.3GH/s) leads this comparison

L1 (5.3GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

L1
4
metric wins
S9
3
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.

FeatureL1 (5.3GH/s)Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)Advantage
Brand
Fluminer
Antminer
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Model
L1
S9
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Hashrate
5.3 GH/s
18 TH/s
Best
Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)
Power Consumption
1200W
Best
1728W
L1 (5.3GH/s)
Efficiency
226.42 J/GH
96.00 J/TH
Best
Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)
Daily energy use
28.8 kWh
Best
41.5 kWh
L1 (5.3GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
$0.62
Best
-$1.98
L1 (5.3GH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
$18.66
Best
-$59.35
L1 (5.3GH/s)
Price
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Estimated ROI
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Cooling
AIR
HYDRO
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Dimensions
140 x 450 x 300 mm
125 x 360 x 190 mm
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Weight
12800 g
5150 g
Best
Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)

Performance

Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: L1 (5.3GH/s) or Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)?

Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 18 TH/s compared to L1 (5.3GH/s)'s 5.3 GH/s.

Is L1 (5.3GH/s) more efficient than Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)?

Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s) is more energy efficient at 96.00 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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