June 23, 2025

The best Scrypt miners

The best Scrypt miners
Overview
Merged mining
Risk
Conclusion
 
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.
NameHashratePowerEfficiency
D1 Hydro *30.4 Gh/s7600 w0.0040 Gh/s/Watt
DG2+ *20.5 Gh/s3900 w0.0053 Gh/s/Watt
DG Hydro 1 *20.0 Gh/s6200 w0.0032 Gh/s/Watt
D117.0 Gh/s3900 w0.0044 Gh/s/Watt
Antminer L916.0 Gh/s3360 w0.0048 Gh/s/Watt
DG2 *16.0 Gh/s3520 w0.0045 Gh/s/Watt
DG1+14.0 Gh/s3920 w0.0036 Gh/s/Watt
D1 Lite14.0 Gh/s4000 w0.0035 Gh/s/Watt
DG111.0 Gh/s3420 w0.0032 Gh/s/Watt
DG 1S10.0 Gh/s3100 w0.0032 Gh/s/Watt
Antminer L79.5 Gh/s3425 w0.0028 Gh/s/Watt
DG Max6.5 Gh/s3450 w0.0019 Gh/s/Watt
L15.3 Gh/s1200 w0.0044 Gh/s/Watt
Hammer D10+5.0 Gh/s3700 w0.0014 Gh/s/Watt
E-DG1M3.4 Gh/s1800 w0.0019 Gh/s/Watt
LT63.4 Gh/s3200 w0.0011 Gh/s/Watt
LT5 Pro2.5 Gh/s3100 w0.0008 Gh/s/Watt
D1 Mini pre2.2 Gh/s500 w0.0044 Gh/s/Watt
DG Home2.0 Gh/s620 w0.0032 Gh/s/Watt
Mini Doge III Plus0.8 Gh/s500 w0.0016 Gh/s/Watt
Mini Doge III0.7 Gh/s400 w0.0018 Gh/s/Watt
Antminer L3+0.5 Gh/s800 w0.0006 Gh/s/Watt
Mini Doge II0.4 Gh/s400 w0.0010 Gh/s/Watt
Mini Doge Pro0.2 Gh/s220 w0.0009 Gh/s/Watt
Byte0.1 Gh/s65 w0.0015 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.
AI was used to help create this content.
Written by Marius L
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