StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro vs StrongU STU-U6
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro | Specification | StrongU STU-U6 |
|---|---|---|
| 84.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 440.0 GH/s |
| 3,360 W | Consommation électrique | 2,200 W |
| 40.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 5,000.0 J/TH |
| — | Niveau de bruit | — |
| 11,500.0 kg | Weight | 7,200.0 kg |
| 11,464 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 7,506 BTU/hr |
| 22/100 | Home Mining Score | 26/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| SHA-256 | Algorithme | X11 |
| StrongU | Manufacturer | StrongU |
Profitability Comparison
StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro
StrongU STU-U6
Based on BTC price of $78,158 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Weighing six performance factors, the StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro comes out ahead — it takes 2 of 4 (efficacité, hashrate). The standout gap is 18991% more hashrate (84.0 vs 0.4 TH/s) in the StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro's favour. The StrongU STU-U6 holds the edge in consommation électrique and score de minage domestique. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
Here is every spec where the StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro and StrongU STU-U6 actually differ, with the gap quantified:
- StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro 18991% more hashrate (84.0 vs 0.4 TH/s)
- StrongU STU-U6 35% better power draw (3,360 vs 2,200 W)
- StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro 99% better efficacité (40.0 vs 5,000.0 J/TH)
- StrongU STU-U6 37% better weight (11,500 vs 7,200 kg)
- StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro 53% more heat output (11,464 vs 7,506 BTU/hr)
- StrongU STU-U6 18% more score de minage domestique (22.0 vs 26.0)
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.
| StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro | Metric | StrongU STU-U6 |
|---|---|---|
| — | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $5,235 |
| -$5.04 | Daily net profit | -$5.26 |
| -$1,841 | Net after 1 year | -$7,156 |
| -$3,681 | Net after 2 years | -$9,078 |
| -$5,522 | Net after 3 years | -$10,999 |
| — | 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
StrongU STU-U6Score: 26/100. 0 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro40.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which makes more money, the StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro or the StrongU STU-U6?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro is more profitable at $-5.04/day compared to $-5.26/day for the StrongU STU-U6. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Is the StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro or the StrongU STU-U6 better for noise-sensitive spaces?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
Which is better for home mining, the StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro or StrongU STU-U6?
The StrongU STU-U6 scores 26/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 22/100 for the StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro vs StrongU STU-U6: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The StrongU Hornbill H8 Pro runs at 40.0 J/TH while the StrongU STU-U6 runs at 5,000.0 J/TH — a difference of 4,960.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 99% better efficacité (40.0 vs 5,000.0 J/TH).