Antminer AL1 vs Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer AL1 | Specification | Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) |
|---|---|---|
| 16.0 TH/s | Hashrate | 34.0 TH/s |
| 3,360 W | Power Consumption | 1,800 W |
| 210.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 52.9 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Noise Level | — |
| 14.5 kg | Weight | 9,400.0 kg |
| 11,464 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 6,142 BTU/hr |
| 36/100 | Home Mining Score | 28/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| Blake3 | Algorithm | Blake256r14 |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Bitmain |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer AL1
Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)
Based on BTC price of $78,139 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Our scoring model gives the nod to the Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th), which leads on 4 of 6 weighted factors (efficiency, hashrate, power consumption, price-performance). The standout gap is 75% better efficiency (210.0 vs 52.9 J/TH) in the Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)'s favour. The Antminer AL1 claws back ground on home mining score and noise level. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
The Antminer AL1 and Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) 113% more hashrate (16.0 vs 34.0 TH/s)
- Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) 46% better power draw (3,360 vs 1,800 W)
- Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) 75% better efficiency (210.0 vs 52.9 J/TH)
- Antminer AL1 100% better weight (14.5 vs 9,400.0 kg)
- Antminer AL1 87% more heat output (11,464 vs 6,142 BTU/hr)
- Antminer AL1 29% more home mining score (36.0 vs 28.0)
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.
| Antminer AL1 | Metric | Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $2,100 |
| -$7.49 | Daily net profit | -$3.10 |
| -$12,733 | Net after 1 year | -$3,231 |
| -$15,467 | Net after 2 years | -$4,361 |
| -$18,200 | Net after 3 years | -$5,492 |
| 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
Antminer AL1Score: 36/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)52.9 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Antminer AL1 or Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) more profitable?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) is more profitable at $-3.10/day compared to $-7.49/day for the Antminer AL1. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Which is quieter, the Antminer AL1 or Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)?
The Antminer AL1 is quieter at 75 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.
For mining at home, should I pick the Antminer AL1 or the Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)?
The Antminer AL1 scores 36/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 28/100 for the Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)). 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 Antminer AL1 and Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)?
The Antminer AL1 runs at 210.0 J/TH while the Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) runs at 52.9 J/TH — a difference of 157.1 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 75% better efficiency (210.0 vs 52.9 J/TH).