Antminer AL1 vs Dragonball Miner A40
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer AL1 | Specification | Dragonball Miner A40 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 3.3 TH/s |
| 3,360 W | Consommation électrique | 1,600 W |
| 210.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 484.9 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 14.5 kg | Weight | 14.5 kg |
| 11,464 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 5,459 BTU/hr |
| 36/100 | Home Mining Score | 42/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| Blake3 | Algorithme | Blake3 |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Dragonball |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer AL1
Dragonball Miner A40
Based on BTC price of $78,236 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Selon notre analyse multifactorielle, le Antminer AL1 l'emporte sur 3 des 5 facteurs (efficacité, hashrate, rapport qualité-prix). Where it pulls away hardest is 385% more hashrate (16.0 vs 3.3 TH/s). That said, the Dragonball Miner A40 isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins consommation électrique and score de minage domestique. Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.
Spec Deltas
The Antminer AL1 and Dragonball Miner A40 diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Antminer AL1 385% more hashrate (16.0 vs 3.3 TH/s)
- Dragonball Miner A40 52% better power draw (3,360 vs 1,600 W)
- Antminer AL1 57% better efficacité (210 vs 485 J/TH)
- Antminer AL1 110% more heat output (11,464 vs 5,459 BTU/hr)
- Dragonball Miner A40 17% more score de minage domestique (36.0 vs 42.0)
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 | Dragonball Miner A40 |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $3,400 |
| -$7.49 | Daily net profit | -$3.72 |
| -$12,733 | Net after 1 year | -$4,758 |
| -$15,466 | Net after 2 years | -$6,116 |
| -$18,199 | Net after 3 years | -$7,475 |
| 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
Dragonball Miner A40Score: 42/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Antminer AL1210.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which makes more money, the Antminer AL1 or the Dragonball Miner A40?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Dragonball Miner A40 is more profitable at $-3.72/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.
Is the Antminer AL1 or the Dragonball Miner A40 better for noise-sensitive spaces?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
Antminer AL1 vs Dragonball Miner A40: which fits a residential setup better?
The Dragonball Miner A40 scores 42/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 36/100 for the Antminer AL1). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
What is the efficiency difference between Antminer AL1 and Dragonball Miner A40?
The Antminer AL1 runs at 210.0 J/TH while the Dragonball Miner A40 runs at 484.9 J/TH — a difference of 274.9 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 57% better efficacité (210 vs 485 J/TH).