ASIC miner comparison

Antminer L9 (17GH/s) vs A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

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

Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
VS
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Higher hashrate
L9
Better efficiency
A4
Estimated net daily
L9
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

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Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Price
$3,152.70
ROI
122 mo
Hashrate
17 GH/s
Net daily
$0.85
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Option 2

A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

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A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
280 MH/s
Net daily
-$1.40
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A4 Dominator (280MH/s) leads this comparison

A4 Dominator (280MH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer L9 (17GH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

L9
3
metric wins
A4
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.

FeatureAntminer L9 (17GH/s)A4 Dominator (280MH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
Innosilicon
Contextual
Model
L9
A4
Contextual
Hashrate
17 GH/s
Best
280 MH/s
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Power Consumption
3570W
1050W
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Efficiency
210.00 J/GH
3.75 J/MH
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Daily energy use
85.7 kWh
25.2 kWh
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
$0.85
Best
-$1.40
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
$25.48
Best
-$42.06
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Price
$3,152.70
N/A
Contextual
Estimated ROI
122 mo
N/A
Contextual
Cooling
AIR
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
195 x 379 x 290 mm
260 x 280 x 130 mm
Contextual
Weight
17000 g
9200 g
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

Performance

Antminer L9 (17GH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

A4 Dominator (280MH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: Antminer L9 (17GH/s) or A4 Dominator (280MH/s)?

Antminer L9 (17GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 17 GH/s compared to A4 Dominator (280MH/s)'s 280 MH/s.

Is Antminer L9 (17GH/s) more efficient than A4 Dominator (280MH/s)?

A4 Dominator (280MH/s) is more energy efficient at 3.75 J/MH.

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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