Antminer S17+ vs Whatsminer M56S+
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer S17+ | Specification | Whatsminer M56S+ |
|---|---|---|
| 73.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 216.0 TH/s |
| 2,920 W | Consommation électrique | 5,060 W |
| 40.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 23.4 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 50 dB |
| 9.5 kg | Weight | 13.0 kg |
| 9,963 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 17,265 BTU/hr |
| 84/100 | Home Mining Score | 44/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| SHA-256 | Algorithme | SHA-256 |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | MicroBT |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer S17+
Whatsminer M56S+
Based on BTC price of $78,190 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Selon notre analyse multifactorielle, le Whatsminer M56S+ l'emporte sur 3 des 5 facteurs (efficacité, hashrate, niveau sonore). Where it pulls away hardest is 196% more hashrate (73.0 vs 216.0 TH/s). That said, the Antminer S17+ isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins consommation électrique and score de minage domestique. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.
Spec Deltas
Here is every spec where the Antminer S17+ and Whatsminer M56S+ actually differ, with the gap quantified:
- Whatsminer M56S+ 196% more hashrate (73.0 vs 216.0 TH/s)
- Antminer S17+ 42% better power draw (2,920 vs 5,060 W)
- Whatsminer M56S+ 41% better efficacité (40.0 vs 23.4 J/TH)
- Whatsminer M56S+ 33% better noise (75.0 vs 50.0 dB)
- Antminer S17+ 27% better weight (9.5 vs 13.0 kg)
- Whatsminer M56S+ 73% more heat output (9,963 vs 17,265 BTU/hr)
- Antminer S17+ 91% more score de minage domestique (84.0 vs 44.0)
Cost & ROI Over Time
Sticker price versus what the miner actually earns back: the table below projects cumulative net profit at a $0.10/kWh electricity rate.
| Antminer S17+ | Metric | Whatsminer M56S+ |
|---|---|---|
| — | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $6,000 |
| -$4.38 | Daily net profit | -$4.37 |
| -$1,599 | Net after 1 year | -$7,596 |
| -$3,198 | Net after 2 years | -$9,192 |
| -$4,798 | Net after 3 years | -$10,787 |
| — | Payback period | Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) |
Projections assume continuous operation, a flat $0.10/kWh rate, and no hardware degradation, pool fees, or BTC price change. Real-world ROI varies.
Best For...
Best for Profitability
TieBoth miners produce similar daily profit.
Best for Home Mining
Antminer S17+Score: 84/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Whatsminer M56S+23.4 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Antminer S17+ vs Whatsminer M56S+: which one earns more per day?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Whatsminer M56S+ is more profitable at $-4.37/day compared to $-4.38/day for the Antminer S17+. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Which is quieter, the Antminer S17+ or Whatsminer M56S+?
The Whatsminer M56S+ is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Antminer S17+ at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.
Antminer S17+ vs Whatsminer M56S+: which fits a residential setup better?
The Antminer S17+ scores 84/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 44/100 for the Whatsminer M56S+). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
Antminer S17+ vs Whatsminer M56S+: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Antminer S17+ runs at 40.0 J/TH while the Whatsminer M56S+ runs at 23.4 J/TH — a difference of 16.6 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 41% better efficacité (40.0 vs 23.4 J/TH).