BITMAIN ANTMINER AL1 PRO Review

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Overview

The Antminer AL1 Pro released in 2024 and it’s not just about raw power; it’s also designed with efficiency and convenience in mind. It has a power consumption of 3730W at 16.6TH/s , 225J/T making it energy-efficient considering its hashing capabilities. Operating at a voltage of 220V-277V and featuring an Ethernet interface, it’s easy to integrate into your mining setup. Additionally, the miner can operate in a temperature range of -20 to 45°C and handle humidity levels ranging from 10% to 90%, providing flexibility and reliability for miners in various environments. Whether you’re a seasoned miner or just starting, the Antminer AL1 Pro offers a compelling combination of performance and user-friendly features


About the Coin: Alephium (ALPH)

Alephium is a Layer 1 blockchain combining sharding, UTXO, and Proof-of-Less-Work (PoLW) to offer scalability and decentralization. With increasing adoption due to its smart contract capabilities and energy efficiency, mining ALPH is becoming a strategic long-term play for miners looking to diversify beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum forks.


Exterior Design

The AL1 Pro is housed in a rugged metal shell with Bitmain’s signature dual-fan layout. It measures approximately 400 × 195 × 290 mm (L×W×H) and weighs around 16.5 kg net, 18.2 kg gross. Operating noise reaches around 75–78 dBA, standard for high-performance ASICs.


Packing & Size

This air-cooled unit is designed with two 120 mm high-RPM fans—one for intake and one for exhaust. The unit balances compact form with efficient airflow, ideal for stacking in medium-to-large scale mining farms.


Power Supply & PSU Details

  • Input Voltage: 220–277 V AC, single‑phase
  • Model: APW171215A V1.32
  • Max Current: 20 A
  • Power Draw: ~3730 W
  • Connectors: P14 Plug type 20AMP Power Ports comes with it’s AntWire
  • PSU is included with all official units and optimized for AL1 Pro’s power profile

Fan Specifications

  • Noise Level: ~75–78 dB under full load
  • Model & Size: 4× Nidec 120 × 120 × 38 mm
  • Voltage & Current: 12 V DC; 2.61 AMP
  • Speed & Airflow: ~7000 RPM, high static pressure design

Internal Components

Control Board

The AL1 Pro uses the Bitmain CB3 Control Board with SD card slot powered by the Cvitek CV1835 SoC, offering SD card recovery support and remote firmware updates. No onboard display or screen is present.

Hashboards & Hashing Performance

  • Hashrate: 16.6 TH/s ± 5%
  • Power Draw: ~3730 W
  • Efficiency: ~225J/T
  • Hashboard Model: BBR10601
  • Chip Model: BM2460AA – custom-designed for Blake3 hashing
  • Hashboard Layout: 3x high-density boards, each with ~84 ASIC chips
  • Cooling Interface: Soldered heatsinks with direct copper contact and industrial-grade thermal paste

Operational Specs

  • Algorithm: Blake3 (Alephium)
  • Voltage: 220–277 V AC, 50–60 Hz
  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
  • Storage Temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C
  • Humidity: 10–90% (non-condensing)
  • Altitude: Up to 2000 m
  • Network: RJ45 Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)

Profitability Estimate (as of July 5, 2025)

Based on MiningNow and Kryptex data with an electricity cost of $0.01/kWh:

MiningNow (3730 W, 16.6 TH/s)

  • Daily Revenue: ~$6.74
  • Electricity Cost: 3.73 kW × 24 h × $0.01 = ~$0.90/day
  • Net Profit: ~$6.74 – $0.90 = ~$5.84/day

Estimated Net Profit by Period:

PeriodRevenueElectricityNet Profit
Daily$6.74$0.90$5.84
Monthly$202$27$175
Annually$2,460$328$2,132

Profitability can vary based on ALPH price, network hashrate, and pool efficiency. This estimate assumes current July 2025 network conditions.


Price & Availability

  • Price: ~$8000~$9999 USD
  • You can find the Antminer L9 in Bitmain official website or other resellers like Cryptominer bros, Asicmarketplace, Letine Mining, Jingle Mining, Bitasics

Conclusion

The Antminer AL1 Pro is Bitmain’s most powerful and efficient Blake3 ASIC, designed exclusively for Alephium (ALPH) mining. With a 16.6 TH/s hashrate and a power draw of 3,730 W, it delivers strong performance and a respectable efficiency of ~225 J/TH


Final Takeaways:

  • Strengths: Best-in-class Blake3 miner with top-tier hashrate and efficiency.
  • Profitability: Positive but modest—~$5.65/day at $0.01/kWh.
  • Sensitivity factors:
    • ALPH price & network difficulty (volatile by nature)
    • Electricity costs (still critical even at $0.01/kWh)
    • Pool performance and firmware optimization can shift profits significantly

Recommendations:

If you’re a dedicated Alephium miner, the AL1 Pro remains a competitive, long-term option—especially if you can negotiate ultra-low electricity rates or take advantage of future ALPH price surges.

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