Option 1
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Option 2
KS5L (12TH/s)
KS5L (12TH/s) leads this comparison
KS5L (12TH/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.
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 (17GH/s) | KS5L (12TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | IceRiver | Contextual |
| Model | L9 | KS5 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 17 GH/s | 12 TH/s Best | KS5L (12TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 3570W | 3400W Best | KS5L (12TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 210.00 J/GH Best | 283.33 J/TH | Antminer L9 (17GH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 85.7 kWh | 81.6 kWh Best | KS5L (12TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | $0.85 Best | -$2.69 | Antminer L9 (17GH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | $25.48 Best | -$80.58 | 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 | 370 x 290 x 198 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 17000 g | 15000 g Best | KS5L (12TH/s) |
Performance
KS5L (12TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer L9 (17GH/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 KS5L (12TH/s)?
KS5L (12TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 12 TH/s compared to Antminer L9 (17GH/s)'s 17 GH/s.
Is Antminer L9 (17GH/s) more efficient than KS5L (12TH/s)?
Yes, Antminer L9 (17GH/s) is more energy efficient at 210.00 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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