Antminer D9 vs Antminer L3+
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer D9 | Specification | Antminer L3+ |
|---|---|---|
| 1,770.0 GH/s | Taux de hachage | 504.0 MH/s |
| 2,839 W | Consommation électrique | 800 W |
| 1,604.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 1,587,301.6 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 16.1 kg | Weight | 5.5 kg |
| 9,687 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 2,730 BTU/hr |
| 36/100 | Home Mining Score | 82/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| X11 | Algorithme | Scrypt |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Bitmain |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer D9
Antminer L3+
Based on BTC price of $78,217 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Our scoring model gives the nod to the Antminer D9, which leads on 2 of 4 weighted factors (efficacité, hashrate). The standout gap is 351090% more hashrate (1.8 vs 0.0 TH/s) in the Antminer D9's favour. The Antminer L3+ claws back ground on consommation électrique and score de minage domestique. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.
Spec Deltas
Here is every spec where the Antminer D9 and Antminer L3+ actually differ, with the gap quantified:
- Antminer D9 351090% more hashrate (1.8 vs 0.0 TH/s)
- Antminer L3+ 72% better power draw (2,839 vs 800 W)
- Antminer D9 100% better efficacité (1,604 vs 1,587,302 J/TH)
- Antminer L3+ 66% better weight (16.1 vs 5.5 kg)
- Antminer D9 255% more heat output (9,687 vs 2,730 BTU/hr)
- Antminer L3+ 128% more score de minage domestique (36.0 vs 82.0)
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 D9 | Metric | Antminer L3+ |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | — |
| -$6.75 | Daily net profit | -$1.92 |
| -$5,464 | Net after 1 year | -$701 |
| -$7,927 | Net after 2 years | -$1,402 |
| -$10,391 | Net after 3 years | -$2,102 |
| Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) | Payback period | — |
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 L3+Score: 82/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Antminer D91,604.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Antminer D9 or Antminer L3+ more profitable?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Antminer L3+ is more profitable at $-1.92/day compared to $-6.75/day for the Antminer D9. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Antminer D9 vs Antminer L3+: which runs at a lower noise level?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
Which is better for home mining, the Antminer D9 or Antminer L3+?
The Antminer L3+ scores 82/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 36/100 for the Antminer D9). 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 D9 and Antminer L3+?
The Antminer D9 runs at 1,604.0 J/TH while the Antminer L3+ runs at 1,587,301.6 J/TH — a difference of 1,585,697.6 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 100% better efficacité (1,604 vs 1,587,302 J/TH).