Antminer AL1 vs Antminer S21+
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Quick verdict
For most buyers the Antminer S21+ is the stronger pick — it leads on 3 of 4 head-to-head factors. The Antminer AL1 runs 16.0 TH/s; the Antminer S21+ runs 216.0 TH/s.
Specs verified against the D-Central Mining Bible \xc2\xb7 June 2026
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer AL1 | Specification | Antminer S21+ |
|---|---|---|
| 16.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 216.0 TH/s |
| 3,360 W | Consommation électrique | 3,564 W |
| 210.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 16.5 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 14.5 kg | Weight | 15.0 kg |
| 11,464 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 12,160 BTU/hr |
| 8/100 | Home Mining Score | 8/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| Blake3 | Algorithme | SHA-256 |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Bitmain |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer AL1
Antminer S21+
Based on BTC price of $65,917 and current network difficulty as of Jun 17, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Weighing six performance factors, the Antminer S21+ comes out ahead — it takes 3 of 4 (efficacité, hashrate, rapport qualité-prix). The standout gap is 1250% more hashrate (16.0 vs 216.0 TH/s) in the Antminer S21+'s favour. The Antminer AL1 claws back ground on consommation électrique. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
The Antminer AL1 and Antminer S21+ diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Antminer S21+ 1250% more hashrate (16.0 vs 216.0 TH/s)
- Antminer AL1 6% better power draw (3,360 vs 3,564 W)
- Antminer S21+ 92% better efficacité (210.0 vs 16.5 J/TH)
- Antminer AL1 3% better weight (14.5 vs 15.0 kg)
- Antminer S21+ 6% more heat output (11,464 vs 12,160 BTU/hr)
Cost & ROI Over Time
Hardware cost is only half the story — here is how each miner's upfront price plays out against cumulative profit at a $0.10/kWh rate.
| Antminer AL1 | Metric | Antminer S21+ |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $6,500 |
| -$7.53 | Daily net profit | -$1.39 |
| -$12,750 | Net after 1 year | -$7,007 |
| -$15,499 | Net after 2 years | -$7,514 |
| -$18,249 | Net after 3 years | -$8,021 |
| 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
TieBoth miners are equally suitable for home use.
Best for Efficiency
Antminer S21+16.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Foire aux questions
Which makes more money, the Antminer AL1 or the Antminer S21+?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Antminer S21+ is more profitable at $-1.39/day compared to $-7.53/day for the Antminer AL1. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Is the Antminer AL1 or the Antminer S21+ better for noise-sensitive spaces?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
Antminer AL1 vs Antminer S21+: which fits a residential setup better?
Both miners score similarly on our Home Mining Score. Consider your specific constraints (noise tolerance, available power, heat needs) to decide.
Antminer AL1 vs Antminer S21+: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Antminer AL1 runs at 210.0 J/TH while the Antminer S21+ runs at 16.5 J/TH — a difference of 193.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 92% better efficacité (210.0 vs 16.5 J/TH).