Technical Specifications
| Hashrate | 20 TH/s |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 3,400 W |
| Efficiency | 170 J/TH |
| Algorithm | kHeavyHash |
| Mineable Coins | Kaspa |
| Noise Level | 75 dB(A) |
| Cooling | Air — 4 fans |
| Dimensions | 400 × 198 × 290 mm |
| Weight | 13.8 kg |
| Release | 2024-Q2 |
| Approx. Price | ~$4,800 USD |
Mining Profitability in 2026
To calculate exact daily, weekly, and monthly revenue for the IceRiver KS5L, use our live Kaspa mining calculator. Enter 20 TH/s as your hashrate and 3,400 W as power consumption, then input your electricity cost per kWh. The calculator fetches live price, difficulty, and block reward data every 10 minutes from the network.
Break-even tip: Enter the approximate price of this unit (~$4,800) in the hardware cost field of the calculator to see your estimated days-to-break-even based on current network conditions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Competitive 20 TH/s kHeavyHash hashrate
- IceRiver-native firmware with straightforward pool setup
- Lower acquisition price than KS5 Pro in some markets
Cons
- Less efficient than KS5 Pro (170 vs 150 W/TH)
- Smaller IceRiver support and firmware ecosystem vs Bitmain
- Kaspa-only — no algorithm flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IceRiver KS5L a good Kaspa miner?
The KS5L is a capable and well-regarded Kaspa ASIC. At 20 TH/s it delivers strong hashrate, though its 170 W/TH efficiency trails the KS5 Pro's 150 W/TH. If the KS5L is priced proportionally lower, the ROI can be comparable. Model both options in our Kaspa mining calculator to determine which offers better returns at your electricity cost.
How do I set up the IceRiver KS5L?
Connect the unit to 220 V power and Ethernet. Access the web dashboard at the unit's IP address (visible in your router's DHCP lease table). Enter your Kaspa wallet address as the mining worker, select a pool — K1Pool, WoolyPooly, or HeroMiners are popular KAS options — and input the pool stratum URL. The unit begins hashing within 2–3 minutes of saving settings.
What pools support the IceRiver KS5L?
The KS5L uses standard Stratum V1, making it compatible with all major Kaspa mining pools: K1Pool (k1pool.com), WoolyPooly (kas.woolypooly.com), HeroMiners (kaspa.herominers.com), and Kaspa Pool (kaspa-pool.org). K1Pool and WoolyPooly are the largest KAS pools by aggregate hashrate share as of 2026.
What is the IceRiver KS5L ROI timeline?
ROI depends on KAS price and your electricity cost. At KAS = $0.05 and $0.06/kWh electricity, payback runs approximately 12–18 months at current difficulty. Kaspa's growing network hashrate compresses margins over time, so earlier deployment generally improves ROI. Use our live Kaspa calculator for a current-data payback estimate.
Where to Buy
The IceRiver KS5L is available from:
- IceRiver Official — iceriver.io
- Authorised distributors — listed on iceriver.io
- eBay / secondary market — used units, verify hashrate stability before purchasing
Price estimates on this page are approximate and subject to market fluctuations. Always compare prices from multiple sellers before purchasing.
Compare the IceRiver KS5L
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