StrongU STU-U1 vs StrongU STU-U8
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| StrongU STU-U1 | Specification | StrongU STU-U8 |
|---|---|---|
| 11.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 46.0 TH/s |
| 1,600 W | Consommation électrique | 2,100 W |
| 145.5 J/TH | Efficiency | 45.7 J/TH |
| — | Niveau de bruit | — |
| 6,500.0 kg | Weight | 8,200.0 kg |
| 5,459 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 7,165 BTU/hr |
| 28/100 | Home Mining Score | 26/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| Blake256r14 | Algorithme | SHA-256 |
| StrongU | Manufacturer | StrongU |
Profitability Comparison
StrongU STU-U1
StrongU STU-U8
Based on BTC price of $78,226 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Our scoring model gives the nod to the StrongU STU-U8, which leads on 2 of 4 weighted factors (efficacité, hashrate). Where it pulls away hardest is 318% more hashrate (11.0 vs 46.0 TH/s). That said, the StrongU STU-U1 isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins 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
The StrongU STU-U1 and StrongU STU-U8 diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- StrongU STU-U8 318% more hashrate (11.0 vs 46.0 TH/s)
- StrongU STU-U1 24% better power draw (1,600 vs 2,100 W)
- StrongU STU-U8 69% better efficacité (145.5 vs 45.7 J/TH)
- StrongU STU-U1 21% better weight (6,500 vs 8,200 kg)
- StrongU STU-U8 31% more heat output (5,459 vs 7,165 BTU/hr)
- StrongU STU-U1 8% more score de minage domestique (28.0 vs 26.0)
Best For...
Best for Profitability
TieBoth miners produce similar daily profit.
Best for Home Mining
StrongU STU-U1Score: 28/100. 0 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
StrongU STU-U845.7 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the StrongU STU-U1 or StrongU STU-U8 more profitable?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the StrongU STU-U8 is more profitable at $-3.38/day compared to $-3.44/day for the StrongU STU-U1. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
StrongU STU-U1 vs StrongU STU-U8: which runs at a lower noise level?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
For mining at home, should I pick the StrongU STU-U1 or the StrongU STU-U8?
The StrongU STU-U1 scores 28/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 26/100 for the StrongU STU-U8). 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 StrongU STU-U1 and StrongU STU-U8?
The StrongU STU-U1 runs at 145.5 J/TH while the StrongU STU-U8 runs at 45.7 J/TH — a difference of 99.8 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 69% better efficacité (145.5 vs 45.7 J/TH).