Option 1
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Option 2
SC1 (550GH/s)
SC1 (550GH/s) leads this comparison
SC1 (550GH/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) | SC1 (550GH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Obelisk | Contextual |
| Model | L9 | SC | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 17 GH/s | 550 GH/s Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 3570W | 500W Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
| Efficiency | 210.00 J/GH | 0.91 J/GH Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 85.7 kWh | 12.0 kWh Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | $1.06 Best | -$0.55 | Antminer L9 (17GH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | $31.78 Best | -$16.50 | Antminer L9 (17GH/s) |
| Price | $3,152.70 | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | 98 mo | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 195 x 379 x 290 mm | 200 x 360 x 200 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 17000 g | 9000 g Best | SC1 (550GH/s) |
Performance
SC1 (550GH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
SC1 (550GH/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 SC1 (550GH/s)?
SC1 (550GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 550 GH/s compared to Antminer L9 (17GH/s)'s 17 GH/s.
Is Antminer L9 (17GH/s) more efficient than SC1 (550GH/s)?
SC1 (550GH/s) is more energy efficient at 0.91 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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