ASIC miner comparison

A9 ZMaster (50KH/s) vs SC1 Slim (550GH/s)

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

A9 ZMaster (50KH/s)
VS
SC1 Slim (550GH/s)
Higher hashrate
SC1
Better efficiency
SC1
Estimated net daily
A9
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

A9 ZMaster (50KH/s)

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A9 ZMaster (50KH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
50 KH/s
Net daily
$0.62
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Option 2

SC1 Slim (550GH/s)

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SC1 Slim (550GH/s)
Price
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Hashrate
550 GH/s
Net daily
-$0.54
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SC1 Slim (550GH/s) leads this comparison

SC1 Slim (550GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. A9 ZMaster (50KH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

A9
2
metric wins
SC1
4
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.

FeatureA9 ZMaster (50KH/s)SC1 Slim (550GH/s)Advantage
Brand
Innosilicon
Obelisk
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Model
A9
SC1
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Hashrate
50 KH/s
550 GH/s
Best
SC1 Slim (550GH/s)
Power Consumption
620W
450W
Best
SC1 Slim (550GH/s)
Efficiency
12.40 J/KH
0.82 J/GH
Best
SC1 Slim (550GH/s)
Daily energy use
14.9 kWh
10.8 kWh
Best
SC1 Slim (550GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
$0.62
Best
-$0.54
A9 ZMaster (50KH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
$18.52
Best
-$16.14
A9 ZMaster (50KH/s)
Price
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Estimated ROI
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Cooling
AIR
AIR
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Dimensions
125 x 360 x 155 mm
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Weight
5920 g
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Performance

SC1 Slim (550GH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

SC1 Slim (550GH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: A9 ZMaster (50KH/s) or SC1 Slim (550GH/s)?

SC1 Slim (550GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 550 GH/s compared to A9 ZMaster (50KH/s)'s 50 KH/s.

Is A9 ZMaster (50KH/s) more efficient than SC1 Slim (550GH/s)?

SC1 Slim (550GH/s) is more energy efficient at 0.82 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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