Overview
The Bitmain Antminer L9, released in May 2024, is Bitmain’s flagship Scrypt ASIC miner optimized for Litecoin, Dogecoin, Bellscoin, and other Scrypt-based altcoins. It delivers a typical hashrate of 16 GH/s (±3%), drawing 3360 W of power for an impressive efficiency of 210 J/GH . A higher-end 17 GH/s variant consumes 3570 W with similar efficiency
About the Coin: Scrypt Coins
Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) are the dominant cryptocurrencies using the Scrypt algorithm. The Antminer L9 also supports mining of Bellscoin (BEL), Junkcoin, Luckycoin, Pepecoin, and multiple others .
Exterior Design
The miner is enclosed in a robust metal case measuring 400 × 195 × 290 mm (without packaging) and weighs approximately 14.1 kg net, 15.9 kg gross, During operation, noise levels peak around 75 dBA
Packing & Size
The L9 follows Binmain’s classic air-cooled form with 4 high-speed fans (some early variants use 2). It’s slightly more compact but denser than prior Scrypt models
Power Supply & PSU Details
- Input Voltage: 220–277 V AC, single‑phase
- Model: APW171215A V1.32
- Max Current: 20 A
- Variants draw 3360 W (16 GH/s) or 3570 W (17 GH/s)
- Connectors: P14 Plug type 20AMP Power Ports comes with it’s AntWire
- PSU typically bundled with official units
Fan Specifications
- Noise Level: ~75–80 dB under full load
- Model & Size: 4x Nidec High-Pressure Fans, 120 × 120 x 38 mm
- Count: 4 fans—front intake and rear exhaust (dual pair)
- Voltage & Current: 12 V DC; 2.6 AMP
- Speed & Airflow: ~7000 RPM, designed for max airflow
Internal Components
Internal Components
The L9 houses 3 hashboards look similar to L7 and D9. They are aluminum backed with integrated bolt on heatsinks. Same pastel blue thermal compound that’s common on Bitcoin Miners
Control Board
L9 using Cvitek CV1835 CB3 with SD card input and No LCD display on the control board/faceplate.
Hashboards & Hashing Performance
- Hashrate: 17 GH/s ± 3%
- Model: BSL41601
- Efficiency: ~210J/GH ± 5%
- Power Draw: ~3570 W
- Hashboard Layout: 3x high-density boards, optimized for Scrypt
ASIC Chips
Antminer L9 hashboard has 110 chips on each hashboard, Model: BM1491AA.
Operational Specs
- Algorithm: Scrypt (LTC, DOGE, BEL, JKC, LKY, PEP…)
- Voltage: 220–277 V AC, 50–60 Hz
- Temp Range: –20 to 45 °C (derated above 900 m)
- Storage: –40 to 70 °C
- Humidity: 10–90%, non‑condensing
- Altitude: Up to 2000 m
- Network: RJ45 Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
Merged Mining Advantage
The L9 supports merged mining—simultaneously mining Litecoin and Dogecoin without additional power overhead, automatically maximizing yields through pools like F2Pool, viaBTC, Antpool and more.
Profitability Estimate (as of July 4, 2025)
Using MiningNowdata for the 17 GH/s variant and a $0.01/kWh energy rate:
- Hashrate: 17 GH/s
- Power Consumption: 3.57 kW → ~85.7 kWh/day
- Electricity Cost: 85.7 kWh × $0.01 = $0.86/day
Revenue estimates:
- Dogecoin revenue: ~$20.04/day
- Litecoin + merged Scrypt coins total similarly around $20/day
Net Profit: ~$20.04 – $0.86 = ~$19.18/day
Daily, Monthly & Annual Projections based on our rate $0.01/kWh
| Period | Revenue | Electricity Cost | Net Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | $20.04 | $0.86 | $19.18 |
| Monthly | $601 | $26 | $575 |
| Annually | $7,310 | $315 | $6,995 |
Summary
- Revenue: ~$20/day
- Electricity cost: ~$0.86/day
- Net profit: ~$19.20/day, $575/month, $7,000/year
These calculations assume stable coin prices and network difficulty. Real-world results may vary due to pool fees, maintenance, and market fluctuations.
Price & Availability
- 17 GH/s variant: ~$8,000–9,200 USD
- 16 GH/s variant: ~$7,400–8,600 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 L9 is Bitmain’s top-tier Scrypt miner, offering 15–17 GH/s with ~210 J/GH efficiency. It’s ideal for mining Dogecoin, Litecoin, Bellscoin, and multiple altcoins—especially when using merged mining. It offers solid profitability (~$20/day on the 17 GH/s model at $0.01/kWh) and is compact and efficient for both home and small farm setups—though it requires 220–277 V power and noise control. This makes it a highly competitive option in 2025’s Scrypt mining landscape.