Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) vs SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s)
Option 2
SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s)
Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) leads this comparison
Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/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 | Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) | SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Sealminer | Contextual |
| Model | L9 | A3 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 16.5 GH/s | 260 TH/s Best | SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 3360W Best | 3640W | Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) |
| Efficiency | 203.64 J/GH | 14.00 J/TH Best | SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 80.6 kWh Best | 87.4 kWh | Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | $3.49 Best | $2.60 | Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | $104.75 Best | $77.95 | Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) |
| Price | $2,898.45 | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | 27 mo | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 195 x 379 x 290 mm | 197 x 292 x 365 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 17000 g | 17000 g | Tie |
Performance
SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) or SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s)?
SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 260 TH/s compared to Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s)'s 16.5 GH/s.
Is Antminer L9 (16.5GH/s) more efficient than SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s)?
SealMiner A3 Air (260TH/s) is more energy efficient at 14.00 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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