Iceriver AE1 Lite 270M 300M ALEO Miner

The IceRiver AE1 Lite (often listed as AE1 Lite 270M/300M or simply AE1 Lite) is a compact, home-friendly ASIC miner from IceRiver, released in April 2025 (first batches shipping around Q2 2025, with ongoing availability in 2026). It’s optimized for the zkSNARK algorithm, primarily mining Aleo (ALEO) — a privacy-focused blockchain using zero-knowledge proofs. This model is a step up from the earlier AE0 (60 MH/s), offering significantly higher hashrate in a low-power, quiet package ideal for home or office use without needing industrial infrastructure.

Here are clear product views of the IceRiver AE1 Lite, showing its sleek black compact box design, front vents, dual fans, Ethernet port, and small form factor (similar to a mini PC tower):

Key Specifications

• Hashrate: 270–300 MH/s (megahashes per second; ±5% tolerance; most listings specify 300 MH/s max, with some batches/variants at 270 MH/s)
• Power Consumption: 500W (±10%; typical wall power)
• Efficiency: ~1.67 J/MH (highly efficient for zkSNARK, low energy use compared to higher-hash models)
• Algorithm: zkSNARK (optimized for ALEO; primary coin)
• Cooling: Air-cooled (dual quiet fans)
• Noise Level: ~45 dB (very quiet for home/office; much lower than industrial miners)
• Dimensions: 205 × 110 × 202 mm (without packaging; compact ~298 × 208 × 304 mm with box)
• Weight: ~4.02 kg (net; easy to handle)
• Power Input: 100–240V (standard household outlets; plug-and-play worldwide)
• Connectivity: Ethernet RJ45 (web interface for setup/monitoring)
• Operating Conditions: Temp 0–40°C, humidity 5–95%
• Other Features: Beginner-friendly (simple pool config via browser); supports major pools like NiceHash; 180-day warranty; includes PSU in most bundles

Here are more detailed shots highlighting the front panel, cooling system, and compact build:

Features and Use Case

This is a true home/office miner — low power draw (like a gaming PC), quiet operation, and minimal heat make it suitable for desks or bedrooms in places like Romford, UK. Setup is easy: plug in power/Ethernet, access the web UI, join a pool, and mine ALEO 24/7. It’s more about participating in the Aleo network (privacy/zk tech) and potential coin growth than massive profits — ALEO is still emerging, so earnings fluctuate with price (~$0.10–$0.15 USD as of mid-January 2026) and network difficulty.

Profitability and Pricing

At 500W, monthly electricity in Romford (~0.25–0.30 GBP/kWh averages) is low (~£30–£40/month). Gross daily revenue varies (~$3–$4+ USD equivalent in good conditions via pools like NiceHash), but net is often small profit or break-even depending on ALEO price/difficulty — best for hobbyists, speculation on ALEO upside, or decentralization rather than high income.

Pricing: ~$999–$2,500 USD (often ~$1,000–$1,500 on official IceRiver site or resellers like CryptoMinerBros, BT-Miners, Amazon, eBay; higher for in-stock or custom bundles). Widely available in 2026, with PSU included and fast shipping.

Compared to the AE0 (60 MH/s, lower hashrate), this is a major upgrade for serious home ALEO mining. Versus Bitcoin home units (e.g., Bitaxe Gamma or Canaan Nano), it’s specialized for zkSNARK/ALEO. If you want current ALEO profitability calcs (with exact pool/price data), setup tips, or comparisons to AE3/AE Max models, let me know!