ASIC miner comparison

Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) vs Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

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

Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)
VS
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Higher hashrate
S21
Better efficiency
S21
Estimated net daily
S21
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)

10 available
Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)
Price
$10,845.29
ROI
32 mo
Hashrate
860 TH/s
Net daily
$11.01
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Option 2

Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

50 available
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Price
$3,152.70
ROI
67 mo
Hashrate
17 GH/s
Net daily
$1.55
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Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) leads this comparison

Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/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.

S21
5
metric wins
L9
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 S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)Antminer L9 (17GH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
Antminer
Contextual
Model
S21
L9
Contextual
Hashrate
860 TH/s
Best
17 GH/s
Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)
Power Consumption
11180W
3570W
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Efficiency
13.00 J/TH
Best
210.00 J/GH
Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)
Daily energy use
268.3 kWh
85.7 kWh
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
$11.01
Best
$1.55
Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
$330.32
Best
$46.48
Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)
Price
$10,845.29
$3,152.70
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Estimated ROI
32 mo
Best
67 mo
Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s)
Cooling
HYDRO
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
900 x 132 x 486 mm
195 x 379 x 290 mm
Contextual
Weight
60000 g
17000 g
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

Performance

Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) or Antminer L9 (17GH/s)?

Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 860 TH/s compared to Antminer L9 (17GH/s)'s 17 GH/s.

Is Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) more efficient than Antminer L9 (17GH/s)?

Yes, Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) is more energy efficient at 13.00 J/TH.

Which miner has the better estimated ROI?

Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860TH/s) has the stronger estimated payback period at 32 mo, based on current product pricing and $0.060/kWh hosted electricity.

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