About STU U8 PRO

The StrongU STU-U8 Pro Miner is another model of the STU mining hardware series built-in 2019. It is manufactured by Shenzhen StrongU and works with the Sha-256 algorithm. Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-256) is a member of SHA-2 cryptographic hash functions designed by the National Security Agency (NSA).

Cryptographic hash functions are seen as mathematical operations that run on digital data; by comparing the computed "hash" to a known and expected value, a person can determine the data's integrity. ASIC miners can generate a one-way hash from any piece of data, but the data cannot be generated from the hash. Shenzhen StrongU Technology Ltd. has a wide range of Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) mining devices, including the STU-U6, STU-U8, and STU-U1++.

StrongU Tech manufactures all StrongU mining devices, and some StrongU tech ASIC miners are leading X11, SHA-256, and Blake256R14 algorithms. StrongU, a mining hardware manufacturing company, works with powerful computing chips, high speed and a force to be reckoned with in the blockchain computing industry.

Specifications

The STU U8 Pro is an updated model of the STU-U8. Supported coins include Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash ABC (BCH), and Bitcoin SV (BSV). The miner comes with an aluminum shell case and weighs about 8kg. There are two fans around the machine for effective cooling.

The older model of the device called the STU-U8 has 46Th/s, which is 12Th/s less power than this device, which has a hash rate of 60Th/s. This device has a power consumption of 2800W. The body weighs about 8kg, and the size is 182 x 220 x 390mm. There is an Ethernet port on top for internet connection. It also comes with two fans for cooling. This device works well in the temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. It also operates with 5-95% moisture, without any interruption to the mining process.

Miner Cooling System

This device comes with two air force cooling fans, which include an aluminum heat sink. The air enters the system through the front fan, and the heated air goes away through the rear.
StrongU adopts MicroBT's Plug-and-Play method, as all the user has to do plug in the internet and power, set the IP address, and then add the IP Address in the web browser to access. This set-up method is impressive as it makes it easy for any first-time user to set it up without issues.

Minable Coins

The algorithm of this device is SHA-256, which has the following minable coins:

Acoin (ACOIN)
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Crown (CRW)
Curecoin (CURE)
eMark (DEM)
Joulecoin (XJO)
Peercoin (PPC)
Terracoin (TRC)
Unbreakable (UNB)

Warranty

The warranty of the miner is dependent on the available store and reseller platforms. Most platforms offer a six-month warranty. All units of the U8 Pro come with built-in Power Supplies.

The Profitability of StrongU STU-U8 Pro

It comes with an annual return percentage of 89 percent with a profit ratio of 73 percent. The daily power cost is estimated to be around $6, depending on your area's electricity rates. There’s a payback period of 409 days with this unit. 

After some mining period, we noticed that the StrongU STU U8 Pro has average profitability of $1 to $5 after deducting electricity costs. Looking at the long term profitability, the STU U8 Pro fetches a good income and ROI for the owner. Most Bitcoin miners have an ROI of 8 months to 1 year.

However, profitability can be affected by the efficiency of the coin's device and market conditions. If you're looking to get this miner, it is advisable to factor in electricity costs and get suitable power supply units for the device. This miner is an excellent choice for first-time miners/users.