Option 1
A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s)
Option 2
SC1 (550GH/s)
SC1 (550GH/s) leads this comparison
SC1 (550GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.
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.
| Feature | A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s) | SC1 (550GH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Innosilicon | Obelisk | Contextual |
| Model | A8+ | SC | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 240 KH/s | 550 GH/s Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 480W Best | 500W | A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s) |
| Efficiency | 2.00 J/KH | 0.91 J/GH Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 11.5 kWh Best | 12.0 kWh | A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.69 | -$0.55 Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$20.73 | -$16.50 Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 160 x 350 x 250 mm | 200 x 360 x 200 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 7300 g Best | 9000 g | A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s) |
Performance
SC1 (550GH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
SC1 (550GH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s) or SC1 (550GH/s)?
SC1 (550GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 550 GH/s compared to A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s)'s 240 KH/s.
Is A8+ CryptoMaster (240KH/s) more efficient than SC1 (550GH/s)?
SC1 (550GH/s) is more energy efficient at 0.91 J/GH.
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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