ASIC miner comparison

AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) vs A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

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

AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
VS
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Higher hashrate
A8
Better efficiency
A4
Estimated net daily
A8
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)

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AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
11.5 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.36
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Option 2

A4 Dominator (280MH/s)

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A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
280 MH/s
Net daily
-$1.40
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AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) leads this comparison

AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. A4 Dominator (280MH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

A8
4
metric wins
A4
3
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.

FeatureAvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)A4 Dominator (280MH/s)Advantage
Brand
AvalonMiner
Innosilicon
Contextual
Model
A8
A4
Contextual
Hashrate
11.5 TH/s
Best
280 MH/s
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Power Consumption
1200W
1050W
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Efficiency
104.35 J/TH
3.75 J/MH
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Daily energy use
28.8 kWh
25.2 kWh
Best
A4 Dominator (280MH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$1.36
Best
-$1.40
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$40.74
Best
-$42.06
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Price
N/A
N/A
Contextual
Estimated ROI
N/A
N/A
Contextual
Cooling
AIR
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
150 x 370 x 136 mm
260 x 280 x 130 mm
Contextual
Weight
4700 g
Best
9200 g
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)

Performance

AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

A4 Dominator (280MH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) or A4 Dominator (280MH/s)?

AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 11.5 TH/s compared to A4 Dominator (280MH/s)'s 280 MH/s.

Is AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) more efficient than A4 Dominator (280MH/s)?

A4 Dominator (280MH/s) is more energy efficient at 3.75 J/MH.

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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