Antminer T17+ vs Whatsminer M50S
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer T17+ | Specification | Whatsminer M50S |
|---|---|---|
| 64.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 126.0 TH/s |
| 3,200 W | Consommation électrique | 3,276 W |
| 50.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 26.0 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 10.0 kg | Weight | 12.8 kg |
| 10,918 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 11,178 BTU/hr |
| 84/100 | Home Mining Score | 36/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| SHA-256 | Algorithme | SHA-256 |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | MicroBT |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer T17+
Whatsminer M50S
Based on BTC price of $63,866 and current network difficulty as of Jun 4, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Our scoring model gives the nod to the Whatsminer M50S, which leads on 2 of 4 weighted factors (efficacité, hashrate). Where it pulls away hardest is 97% more hashrate (64.0 vs 126.0 TH/s). The Antminer T17+ claws back ground on consommation électrique and score de minage domestique. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
The Antminer T17+ and Whatsminer M50S diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Whatsminer M50S 97% more hashrate (64.0 vs 126.0 TH/s)
- Antminer T17+ 2% better power draw (3,200 vs 3,276 W)
- Whatsminer M50S 48% better efficacité (50.0 vs 26.0 J/TH)
- Antminer T17+ 22% better weight (10.0 vs 12.8 kg)
- Whatsminer M50S 2% more heat output (10,918 vs 11,178 BTU/hr)
- Antminer T17+ 133% more score de minage domestique (84.0 vs 36.0)
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 T17+ | Metric | Whatsminer M50S |
|---|---|---|
| — | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $3,200 |
| -$5.83 | Daily net profit | -$4.22 |
| -$2,128 | Net after 1 year | -$4,741 |
| -$4,257 | Net after 2 years | -$6,282 |
| -$6,385 | Net after 3 years | -$7,823 |
| — | 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 T17+Score: 84/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Whatsminer M50S26.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Antminer T17+ vs Whatsminer M50S: which one earns more per day?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Whatsminer M50S is more profitable at $-4.22/day compared to $-5.83/day for the Antminer T17+. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Is the Antminer T17+ or the Whatsminer M50S better for noise-sensitive spaces?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
Antminer T17+ vs Whatsminer M50S: which fits a residential setup better?
The Antminer T17+ scores 84/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 36/100 for the Whatsminer M50S). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
Antminer T17+ vs Whatsminer M50S: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Antminer T17+ runs at 50.0 J/TH while the Whatsminer M50S runs at 26.0 J/TH — a difference of 24.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 48% better efficacité (50.0 vs 26.0 J/TH).