Antminer S3 (478GH/s) vs AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Option 2
AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s)
AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s) leads this comparison
AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer S3 (478GH/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 S3 (478GH/s) | AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | N/A | Contextual |
| Model | S3 | N/A | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 478 GH/s Best | 1.25 MH/s | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 366W | 0W Best | AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s) |
| Efficiency | 0.77 J/GH | N/A | Contextual |
| Daily energy use | 8.8 kWh | 0.0 kWh Best | AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.51 | $0.00 Best | AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$15.21 | $0.00 Best | AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 137 x 331 x 160 mm | 198 x 87 x 150 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 17000 g | 3800 g Best | AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s) |
Performance
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Efficiency data is not available for this comparison.
Buying decision
Check live stock, delivery schedule, and hosting capacity on the product page before placing an order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer S3 (478GH/s) or AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s)?
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 478 GH/s compared to AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s)'s 1.25 MH/s.
Is Antminer S3 (478GH/s) more efficient than AL-BOX III (1.25MH/s)?
Efficiency data is not available for this comparison.
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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