Antminer L7 vs Antminer L9
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Quick verdict
For most buyers the Antminer L9 is the stronger pick — Newer generation efficiency improvements reduce operating costs. The Antminer L7 runs 9,050.0 MH/s at 378.5 J/GH; the Antminer L9 runs 16,000.0 MH/s at 210.0 J/GH.
Specs verified against the D-Central Mining Bible \xc2\xb7 July 2026
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer L7 | Specification | Antminer L9 |
|---|---|---|
| 9,050.0 MH/s | Taux de hachage | 16,000.0 MH/s |
| 3,425 W | Consommation électrique | 3,360 W |
| 378.5 J/GH | Efficiency | 210.0 J/GH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 14.4 kg | Weight | 14.8 kg |
| 11,686 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 11,464 BTU/hr |
| 8/100 | Home Mining Score | 8/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| Scrypt | Algorithme | Scrypt |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Bitmain |
Profitability Comparison
Bitcoin (SHA-256) profitability math does not apply here: both the Antminer L7 and Antminer L9 mine Scrypt, not Bitcoin. Daily revenue depends on the target coin's network difficulty, block reward, and price, which move independently of Bitcoin difficulty.
Verdict
Bitmain's two most powerful Scrypt miners. The L7 set a high bar, and the L9 aims to push Scrypt mining efficiency further.
The L9 brings improved efficiency to Scrypt mining, though the gap is narrower than the L3+ to L7 leap. The L7 remains competitive and can be found at better prices on the secondary market.
Spec Deltas
Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Antminer L7 and Antminer L9 sit on each measurable spec:
- Antminer L9 77% more hashrate (9,050 vs 16,000 MH/s)
- Antminer L9 2% better power draw (3,425 vs 3,360 W)
- Antminer L9 45% better efficacité (378 vs 210 J/GH)
- Antminer L7 3% better weight (14.4 vs 14.8 kg)
- Antminer L7 2% more heat output (11,686 vs 11,464 BTU/hr)
Best For...
Best for Home Mining
TieBoth miners are equally suitable for home use.
Best for Efficiency
Antminer L9210.0 J/GH — lower electricity cost per unit of hashrate.
Foire aux questions
Should I upgrade from an L7 to an L9?
The efficiency improvement is meaningful but incremental. Upgrade calculations depend on your electricity cost and the price difference between the two units.
Are both SHA-256 miners?
No. Both the L7 and L9 are Scrypt algorithm miners, primarily used for mining Litecoin and Dogecoin.