Thinking about getting into Scrypt mining or upgrading your existing setup? This guide provides a comprehensive look at the current landscape of Scrypt ASIC miners. Whether you're mining Litecoin, Dogecoin, or other Scrypt-based coins, choosing the right hardware is key to maximizing returns.
Overview
Here is an overview of the currently available ASIC miners for Scrypt mining, organized by hashrate. The list provides details on hashrate, estimated power consumption, and efficiency. By clicking on the name of any ASIC, you can view estimated returns and find where to purchase it!
Merged mining
We’ve introduced merged mining estimates for all Scrypt ASICs. These estimates will appear in the list of coins under each ASIC. Merged mining can increase your profits by allowing you to mine multiple coins simultaneously.
Name | Hashrate | Power | Efficiency |
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D1 Hydro * | 30.4 Gh/s | 7600 w | 0.0040 Gh/s/Watt |
DG2+ * | 20.5 Gh/s | 3900 w | 0.0053 Gh/s/Watt |
DG Hydro 1 * | 20.0 Gh/s | 6200 w | 0.0032 Gh/s/Watt |
D1 | 17.0 Gh/s | 3900 w | 0.0044 Gh/s/Watt |
Antminer L9 | 16.0 Gh/s | 3360 w | 0.0048 Gh/s/Watt |
DG2 * | 16.0 Gh/s | 3520 w | 0.0045 Gh/s/Watt |
DG1+ | 14.0 Gh/s | 3920 w | 0.0036 Gh/s/Watt |
D1 Lite | 14.0 Gh/s | 4000 w | 0.0035 Gh/s/Watt |
DG1 | 11.0 Gh/s | 3420 w | 0.0032 Gh/s/Watt |
DG 1S | 10.0 Gh/s | 3100 w | 0.0032 Gh/s/Watt |
Antminer L7 | 9.5 Gh/s | 3425 w | 0.0028 Gh/s/Watt |
DG Max | 6.5 Gh/s | 3450 w | 0.0019 Gh/s/Watt |
L1 | 5.3 Gh/s | 1200 w | 0.0044 Gh/s/Watt |
Hammer D10+ | 5.0 Gh/s | 3700 w | 0.0014 Gh/s/Watt |
E-DG1M | 3.4 Gh/s | 1800 w | 0.0019 Gh/s/Watt |
LT6 | 3.4 Gh/s | 3200 w | 0.0011 Gh/s/Watt |
LT5 Pro | 2.5 Gh/s | 3100 w | 0.0008 Gh/s/Watt |
D1 Mini pre | 2.2 Gh/s | 500 w | 0.0044 Gh/s/Watt |
DG Home | 2.0 Gh/s | 620 w | 0.0032 Gh/s/Watt |
Mini Doge III Plus | 0.8 Gh/s | 500 w | 0.0016 Gh/s/Watt |
Mini Doge III | 0.7 Gh/s | 400 w | 0.0018 Gh/s/Watt |
Antminer L3+ | 0.5 Gh/s | 800 w | 0.0006 Gh/s/Watt |
Mini Doge II | 0.4 Gh/s | 400 w | 0.0010 Gh/s/Watt |
Mini Doge Pro | 0.2 Gh/s | 220 w | 0.0009 Gh/s/Watt |
Byte | 0.1 Gh/s | 65 w | 0.0015 Gh/s/Watt |
* = First batch pending shipment
The list is dynamic and will automatically update whenever new ASICs are added to the site.
Risk
ASIC miners are designed to perform a single, highly specialized task, but they execute it with exceptional efficiency and high hash rates. Unlike GPUs and CPUs, which can handle multiple algorithms, ASIC miners are typically built to mine just one specific algorithm. This limits the range of cryptocurrencies they can mine, making them riskier compared to devices that are capable of mining various cryptocurrencies.
Conclusion
In conclusion, choosing the right Scrypt ASIC miner is essential for maximizing profitability when mining Scrypt-based cryptocurrencies like Litecoin and Dogecoin. These specialized machines deliver high efficiency and performance, making them well-suited for their intended purpose. However, their narrow focus means they lack flexibility—Scrypt ASICs can’t easily switch to other mining algorithms if market conditions change. To stay competitive in the evolving mining landscape, it’s important to stay updated on new models and carefully weigh factors like hash rate, power consumption, and the potential benefits of features like merged mining.
The creator/owner of Hashrate.no goes by the alias r0ver2. Has a long experience with GPU mining and mining in general. After starting with home mining in 2017, slowly building up the mining operation while gaining experience and knowledge - he joined SimpleMining's support team in 2020. Also been an active supporter of mmpOS since 2021 - and part of the testing team for lolMiner since mid-2021.
Last updated: June 23, 2025