Avalon A1346 vs Canaan Avalon A16
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Quick verdict
For most buyers the Canaan Avalon A16 is the stronger pick — it leads on 3 of 4 head-to-head factors. The Avalon A1346 runs 110.0 TH/s at 30 J/TH; the Canaan Avalon A16 runs 282.0 TH/s at 13.8 J/TH.
Specs verified against the D-Central Mining Bible \xc2\xb7 June 2026
Specifications Comparison
| Avalon A1346 | Specification | Canaan Avalon A16 |
|---|---|---|
| 110.0 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 282.0 TH/s |
| 3,300 W | Consommation électrique | 3,900 W |
| 30.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 13.8 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 12.3 kg | Weight | 14.9 kg |
| 11,260 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 13,307 BTU/hr |
| 8/100 | Home Mining Score | 8/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| SHA-256 | Algorithme | SHA-256 |
| Canaan | Manufacturer | Canaan |
Profitability Comparison
Avalon A1346
Canaan Avalon A16
Based on BTC price of $64,918 and current network difficulty as of Jun 17, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Our scoring model gives the nod to the Canaan Avalon A16, which leads on 3 of 4 weighted factors (efficacité, hashrate, rapport qualité-prix). The standout gap is 156% more hashrate (110 vs 282 TH/s) in the Canaan Avalon A16's favour. That said, the Avalon A1346 isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins consommation électrique. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
Here is every spec where the Avalon A1346 and Canaan Avalon A16 actually differ, with the gap quantified:
- Canaan Avalon A16 156% more hashrate (110 vs 282 TH/s)
- Avalon A1346 15% better power draw (3,300 vs 3,900 W)
- Canaan Avalon A16 54% better efficacité (30.0 vs 13.8 J/TH)
- Avalon A1346 17% better weight (12.3 vs 14.9 kg)
- Canaan Avalon A16 18% more heat output (11,260 vs 13,307 BTU/hr)
Cost & ROI Over Time
A miner pays for itself in profit, not specs. These projections track upfront cost against one, two and three years of net earnings at $0.10/kWh.
| Avalon A1346 | Metric | Canaan Avalon A16 |
|---|---|---|
| $2,800 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $4,202 |
| -$4.33 | Daily net profit | -$0.15 |
| -$4,379 | Net after 1 year | -$4,256 |
| -$5,959 | Net after 2 years | -$4,310 |
| -$7,538 | Net after 3 years | -$4,364 |
| Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) | 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
TieBoth miners are equally suitable for home use.
Best for Efficiency
Canaan Avalon A1613.8 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Foire aux questions
Which makes more money, the Avalon A1346 or the Canaan Avalon A16?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Canaan Avalon A16 is more profitable at $-0.15/day compared to $-4.33/day for the Avalon A1346. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Which is quieter, the Avalon A1346 or Canaan Avalon A16?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
Which is better for home mining, the Avalon A1346 or Canaan Avalon A16?
Both miners score similarly on our Home Mining Score. Consider your specific constraints (noise tolerance, available power, heat needs) to decide.
Avalon A1346 vs Canaan Avalon A16: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Avalon A1346 runs at 30.0 J/TH while the Canaan Avalon A16 runs at 13.8 J/TH — a difference of 16.2 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 54% better efficacité (30.0 vs 13.8 J/TH).