Innosilicon A4 Dominator

Hashrate 280.0 MH/s Power 1,050 W Efficiency 3,750,000.0 J/TH

Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster

Hashrate 160.0 KH/s Power 350 W Efficiency 2,187,500,000.0 J/TH

Innosilicon A4 Dominator vs Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster

Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.

Specifications Comparison

Innosilicon A4 Dominator	Specification	Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster
280.0 MH/s	Hashrate	160.0 KH/s
1,050 W	Power Consumption	350 W
3,750,000.0 J/TH	Efficiency	2,187,500,000.0 J/TH
—	Noise Level	—
9,200.0 kg	Weight	5,990.0 kg
3,583 BTU/hr	BTU Output	1,194 BTU/hr
31/100	Home Mining Score	34/100
—	Release Year	—
Scrypt	Algorithm	Cryptonight
Innosilicon	Manufacturer	Innosilicon

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Innosilicon A4 Dominator

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$2.52

Daily Profit -$2.52

Monthly -$75.60

Yearly -$919.80

Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$0.84

Daily Profit -$0.84

Monthly -$25.20

Yearly -$306.60

Based on BTC price of $76,909 and current network difficulty as of May 18, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Both the Innosilicon A4 Dominator and Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster are closely matched across our scoring factors, with neither holding a decisive advantage. Your choice should depend on your specific priorities — review the specs and profitability analysis above.

Spec Deltas

The Innosilicon A4 Dominator and Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

Innosilicon A4 Dominator 174900% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster 67% better power draw (1,050 vs 350 W)
Innosilicon A4 Dominator 100% better efficiency (3,750,000 vs 2,187,500,000 J/TH)
Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster 35% better weight (9,200 vs 5,990 kg)
Innosilicon A4 Dominator 200% more heat output (3,583 vs 1,194 BTU/hr)
Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster 10% more home mining score (31.0 vs 34.0)

Best For...

Best for Profitability

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster

Score: 34/100. 0 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Innosilicon A4 Dominator

3,750,000.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the Innosilicon A4 Dominator or the Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster is more profitable at $-0.84/day compared to $-2.52/day for the Innosilicon A4 Dominator. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the Innosilicon A4 Dominator or the Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster 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 A4 Dominator or Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster?

The Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster scores 34/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 31/100 for the Innosilicon A4 Dominator). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

How far apart are the Innosilicon A4 Dominator and Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster on J/TH?

The Innosilicon A4 Dominator runs at 3,750,000.0 J/TH while the Innosilicon A8 CryptoMaster runs at 2,187,500,000.0 J/TH — a difference of 2,183,750,000.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 100% better efficiency (3,750,000 vs 2,187,500,000 J/TH).

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