ASIC miner comparison

SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s) vs Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

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

SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)
VS
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Higher hashrate
A3
Better efficiency
A3
Estimated net daily
A3
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)

100 available
SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)
Price
$5,949.45
ROI
32 mo
Hashrate
500 TH/s
Net daily
$6.14
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Option 2

Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

50 available
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Price
$3,152.70
ROI
94 mo
Hashrate
17 GH/s
Net daily
$1.10
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SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s) leads this comparison

SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/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.

A3
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.

FeatureSealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)Antminer L9 (17GH/s)Advantage
Brand
SealMiner
Antminer
Contextual
Model
A3
L9
Contextual
Hashrate
500 TH/s
Best
17 GH/s
SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)
Power Consumption
6750W
3570W
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Efficiency
13.50 J/TH
Best
210.00 J/GH
SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)
Daily energy use
162.0 kWh
85.7 kWh
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
$6.14
Best
$1.10
SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
$184.20
Best
$32.98
SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)
Price
$5,949.45
$3,152.70
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)
Estimated ROI
32 mo
Best
94 mo
SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s)
Cooling
HYDRO
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
482 x 86 x 665 mm
195 x 379 x 290 mm
Contextual
Weight
20500 g
17000 g
Best
Antminer L9 (17GH/s)

Performance

SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s) or Antminer L9 (17GH/s)?

SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 500 TH/s compared to Antminer L9 (17GH/s)'s 17 GH/s.

Is SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s) more efficient than Antminer L9 (17GH/s)?

Yes, SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/s) is more energy efficient at 13.50 J/TH.

Which miner has the better estimated ROI?

SealMiner A3 Hydro (500TH/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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