Option 1
DCR1 (1.2TH/s)
Option 2
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
DCR1 (1.2TH/s) leads this comparison
DCR1 (1.2TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/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 | DCR1 (1.2TH/s) | AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Obelisk | AvalonMiner | Contextual |
| Model | DCR | A8 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 1.2 TH/s | 11.5 TH/s Best | AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 500W Best | 1200W | DCR1 (1.2TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 416.67 J/TH | 104.35 J/TH Best | AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 12.0 kWh Best | 28.8 kWh | DCR1 (1.2TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | $10.27 Best | -$1.36 | DCR1 (1.2TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | $308.10 Best | -$40.74 | DCR1 (1.2TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 200 x 360 x 200 mm | 150 x 370 x 136 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 9000 g | 4700 g Best | AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) |
Performance
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: DCR1 (1.2TH/s) or AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)?
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 11.5 TH/s compared to DCR1 (1.2TH/s)'s 1.2 TH/s.
Is DCR1 (1.2TH/s) more efficient than AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)?
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) is more energy efficient at 104.35 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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