Option 1
AL2 Lite (2TH/s)
Option 2
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)
AL2 Lite (2TH/s) leads this comparison
AL2 Lite (2TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer R4 (8.7TH/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 | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | IceRiver | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | AL2 | R4 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 2 TH/s | 8.7 TH/s Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 500W Best | 845W | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 250.00 J/TH | 97.13 J/TH Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 12.0 kWh Best | 20.3 kWh | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.37 Best | -$0.95 | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$11.10 Best | -$28.40 | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 198 x 110 x 201 mm | 100 x 515 x 222 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 5000 g | 2500 g Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
Performance
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: AL2 Lite (2TH/s) or Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)?
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 8.7 TH/s compared to AL2 Lite (2TH/s)'s 2 TH/s.
Is AL2 Lite (2TH/s) more efficient than Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)?
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) is more energy efficient at 97.13 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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