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Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh)

Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh)

Hashrate 17.0 GH/s Power 3,570 W Efficiency 210,000.0 J/TH
VS
Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

Hashrate 810.0 MH/s Power 500 W Efficiency 617,284.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) vs Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) Specification Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS
17.0 GH/s Hashrate 810.0 MH/s
3,570 W Power Consumption 500 W
210,000.0 J/TH Efficiency 617,284.0 J/TH
75 dB Noise Level 35 dB
13.5 kg Weight 3.7 kg
12,181 BTU/hr BTU Output 1,706 BTU/hr
30/100 Home Mining Score 69/100
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Scrypt Algorithm Scrypt
Bitmain Manufacturer Goldshell

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh)

Daily Revenue 0.00000001 BTC $0.00
Daily Electricity -$8.57
Daily Profit -$8.57
Monthly -$257.02
Yearly -$3,127.10

Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00
Daily Electricity -$1.20
Daily Profit -$1.20
Monthly -$36.00
Yearly -$437.99

Based on BTC price of $78,209 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Run the numbers across every spec and the Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) edges it: 3 of 6 factors go its way (efficiency, hashrate, price-performance). Where it pulls away hardest is 1999% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s). The Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS holds the edge in power consumption and 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.

Winner: Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) — wins on 3 of 6 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) and Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS actually differ, with the gap quantified:

  • Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) 1999% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
  • Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 86% better power draw (3,570 vs 500 W)
  • Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) 66% better efficiency (210,000 vs 617,284 J/TH)
  • Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 53% better noise (75.0 vs 35.0 dB)
  • Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 73% better weight (13.5 vs 3.7 kg)
  • Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) 614% more heat output (12,181 vs 1,706 BTU/hr)
  • Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS 130% more home mining score (30.0 vs 69.0)

Cost & ROI Over Time

Hardware cost is only half the story — here is how each miner's upfront price plays out against cumulative profit at a $0.10/kWh rate.

Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) Metric Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS
$3,380 Upfront cost (MSRP) $420
-$8.57 Daily net profit -$1.20
-$6,507 Net after 1 year -$858
-$9,634 Net after 2 years -$1,296
-$12,761 Net after 3 years -$1,734
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

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS

Score: 69/100. 35 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh)

210,000.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) vs Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS: which one earns more per day?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS is more profitable at $-1.20/day compared to $-8.57/day for the Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) or Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS?

The Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS is quieter at 35 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

For mining at home, should I pick the Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) or the Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS?

The Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS scores 69/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh)). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

How far apart are the Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) and Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS on J/TH?

The Bitmain Antminer L9 (17Gh) runs at 210,000.0 J/TH while the Goldshell MINI DOGE III PLUS runs at 617,284.0 J/TH — a difference of 407,284.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 66% better efficiency (210,000 vs 617,284 J/TH).

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