Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) vs Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) | Specification | Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster |
|---|---|---|
| 500.0 MH/s | Hashrate | 1.2 GH/s |
| 750 W | Power Consumption | 1,500 W |
| 1,500,000.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 1,219,512.2 J/TH |
| — | Noise Level | — |
| 8,100.0 kg | Weight | 7,550.0 kg |
| 2,559 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 5,118 BTU/hr |
| 30/100 | Home Mining Score | 34/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| Etchash | Algorithm | Scrypt |
| Innosilicon | Manufacturer | Innosilicon |
Profitability Comparison
Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh)
Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster
Based on BTC price of $78,165 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Run the numbers across every spec and the Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster edges it: 3 of 4 factors go its way (efficiency, home mining score, price-performance). Where it pulls away hardest is 146% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s). The Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) claws back ground on power consumption. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
The Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) and Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster 146% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
- Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) 50% better power draw (750 vs 1,500 W)
- Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster 19% better efficiency (1,500,000 vs 1,219,512 J/TH)
- Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster 7% better weight (8,100 vs 7,550 kg)
- Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster 100% more heat output (2,559 vs 5,118 BTU/hr)
- Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster 13% more home mining score (30.0 vs 34.0)
Cost & ROI Over Time
Sticker price versus what the miner actually earns back: the table below projects cumulative net profit at a $0.10/kWh electricity rate.
| Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) | Metric | Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster |
|---|---|---|
| $2,150 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $1,299 |
| -$1.80 | Daily net profit | -$3.60 |
| -$2,807 | Net after 1 year | -$2,613 |
| -$3,464 | Net after 2 years | -$3,927 |
| -$4,121 | Net after 3 years | -$5,241 |
| 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
Innosilicon A6 LTCMasterScore: 34/100. 0 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster1,219,512.2 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) vs Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster: which one earns more per day?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) is more profitable at $-1.80/day compared to $-3.60/day for the Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Is the Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) or the Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster 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 Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) or Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster?
The Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster scores 34/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh)). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) vs Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Innosilicon A10 ETHMaster (500Mh) runs at 1,500,000.0 J/TH while the Innosilicon A6 LTCMaster runs at 1,219,512.2 J/TH — a difference of 280,487.8 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 19% better efficiency (1,500,000 vs 1,219,512 J/TH).
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