Antminer AL1 vs Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th)
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer AL1 | Specification | Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) |
|---|---|---|
| 16.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 50.0 TH/s |
| 3,360 W | Consommation électrique | 1,975 W |
| 210.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 39.5 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | — |
| 14.5 kg | Weight | 9,500.0 kg |
| 11,464 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 6,739 BTU/hr |
| 36/100 | Home Mining Score | 28/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| Blake3 | Algorithme | SHA-256 |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Bitmain |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer AL1
Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th)
Based on BTC price of $78,143 and current network difficulty as of May 17, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Our scoring model gives the nod to the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th), which leads on 4 of 6 weighted factors (efficacité, hashrate, consommation électrique, rapport qualité-prix). The standout gap is 81% better efficacité (210.0 vs 39.5 J/TH) in the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th)'s favour. The Antminer AL1 claws back ground on score de minage domestique and niveau sonore. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.
Spec Deltas
The Antminer AL1 and Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) 213% more hashrate (16.0 vs 50.0 TH/s)
- Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) 41% better power draw (3,360 vs 1,975 W)
- Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) 81% better efficacité (210.0 vs 39.5 J/TH)
- Antminer AL1 100% better weight (14.5 vs 9,500.0 kg)
- Antminer AL1 70% more heat output (11,464 vs 6,739 BTU/hr)
- Antminer AL1 29% more score de minage domestique (36.0 vs 28.0)
Cost & ROI Over Time
A miner pays for itself in profit, not specs. These projections track upfront cost against one, two and three years of net earnings at $0.10/kWh.
| Antminer AL1 | Metric | Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $413 |
| -$7.49 | Daily net profit | -$2.94 |
| -$12,733 | Net after 1 year | -$1,487 |
| -$15,467 | Net after 2 years | -$2,561 |
| -$18,200 | Net after 3 years | -$3,634 |
| Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) | Payback period | Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) |
Projections assume continuous operation, a flat $0.10/kWh rate, and no hardware degradation, pool fees, or BTC price change. Real-world ROI varies.
Best For...
Best for Profitability
TieBoth miners produce similar daily profit.
Best for Home Mining
Antminer AL1Score: 36/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th)39.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Antminer AL1 or Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) more profitable?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) is more profitable at $-2.94/day compared to $-7.49/day for the Antminer AL1. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Which is quieter, the Antminer AL1 or Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th)?
The Antminer AL1 is quieter at 75 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.
Which is better for home mining, the Antminer AL1 or Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th)?
The Antminer AL1 scores 36/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 28/100 for the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th)). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
Antminer AL1 vs Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th): how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Antminer AL1 runs at 210.0 J/TH while the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (50Th) runs at 39.5 J/TH — a difference of 170.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 81% better efficacité (210.0 vs 39.5 J/TH).