Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) vs Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)
Option 2
Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s)
Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) leads this comparison
Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/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 | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) | Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Avalon | Contextual |
| Model | R4 | A15 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 8.7 TH/s | 480 TH/s Best | Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 845W Best | 8064W | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 97.13 J/TH | 16.80 J/TH Best | Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 20.3 kWh Best | 193.5 kWh | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.95 | $1.73 Best | Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$28.40 | $51.84 Best | Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | $3,514.75 | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | 67 mo | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | HYDRO | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 100 x 515 x 222 mm | 680 x 200 x 560 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 2500 g Best | 20000 g | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
Performance
Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) or Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s)?
Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 480 TH/s compared to Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)'s 8.7 TH/s.
Is Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) more efficient than Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s)?
Avalon A1566HA 2U (480TH/s) is more energy efficient at 16.80 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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