MicroBT Whatsminer M31S

Taux de hachage 76.0 TH/s Puissance 3,220 W Efficiency 42.4 J/TH

Whatsminer M50

Taux de hachage 114.0 TH/s Puissance 3,306 W Efficiency 29.0 J/TH

MicroBT Whatsminer M31S vs Whatsminer M50

Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.

Specifications Comparison

MicroBT Whatsminer M31S	Specification	Whatsminer M50
76.0 TH/s	Taux de hachage	114.0 TH/s
3,220 W	Consommation électrique	3,306 W
42.4 J/TH	Efficiency	29.0 J/TH
—	Niveau de bruit	75 dB
12,500.0 kg	Weight	12.5 kg
10,987 BTU/hr	BTU Output	11,280 BTU/hr
22/100	Home Mining Score	36/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithme	SHA-256
MicroBT	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

MicroBT Whatsminer M31S

Daily Revenue 0.00003497 BTC $2.73

Daily Electricity -$7.73

Daily Profit -$4.99

Monthly -$149.83

Yearly -$1,822.93

Whatsminer M50

Daily Revenue 0.00005246 BTC $4.10

Daily Electricity -$7.93

Daily Profit -$3.83

Monthly -$115.02

Yearly -$1,399.37

Based on BTC price of $78,163 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Selon notre analyse multifactorielle, le Whatsminer M50 l'emporte sur 4 des 6 facteurs (efficacité, hashrate, score de minage domestique, niveau sonore). Where it pulls away hardest is 50% more hashrate (76.0 vs 114.0 TH/s). The MicroBT Whatsminer M31S holds the edge in consommation électrique and rapport qualité-prix. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: Whatsminer M50 — l'emporte sur 4 des 6 facteurs

Spec Deltas

The MicroBT Whatsminer M31S and Whatsminer M50 diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

Whatsminer M50 50% more hashrate (76.0 vs 114.0 TH/s)
MicroBT Whatsminer M31S 3% better power draw (3,220 vs 3,306 W)
Whatsminer M50 32% better efficacité (42.4 vs 29.0 J/TH)
Whatsminer M50 100% better weight (12,500.0 vs 12.5 kg)
Whatsminer M50 3% more heat output (10,987 vs 11,280 BTU/hr)
Whatsminer M50 64% more score de minage domestique (22.0 vs 36.0)

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.

MicroBT Whatsminer M31S	Metric	Whatsminer M50
$91	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$2,600
-$4.99	Daily net profit	-$3.83
-$1,914	Net after 1 year	-$3,999
-$3,737	Net after 2 years	-$5,399
-$5,560	Net after 3 years	-$6,798
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

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Whatsminer M50

Score: 36/100. 75 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Whatsminer M50

29.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

MicroBT Whatsminer M31S vs Whatsminer M50: which one earns more per day?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Whatsminer M50 is more profitable at $-3.83/day compared to $-4.99/day for the MicroBT Whatsminer M31S. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M31S or the Whatsminer M50 better for noise-sensitive spaces?

The Whatsminer M50 is quieter at 75 dB compared to the MicroBT Whatsminer M31S at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

MicroBT Whatsminer M31S vs Whatsminer M50: which fits a residential setup better?

The Whatsminer M50 scores 36/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 22/100 for the MicroBT Whatsminer M31S). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

MicroBT Whatsminer M31S vs Whatsminer M50: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The MicroBT Whatsminer M31S runs at 42.4 J/TH while the Whatsminer M50 runs at 29.0 J/TH — a difference of 13.4 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 32% better efficacité (42.4 vs 29.0 J/TH).

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