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Whatsminer M50

Whatsminer M50

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

MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S

Taux de hachage 282.0 TH/s Puissance 3,807 W Efficiency 13.5 J/TH

Whatsminer M50 vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S

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

Specifications Comparison

Whatsminer M50 Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S
114.0 TH/s Taux de hachage 282.0 TH/s
3,306 W Consommation électrique 3,807 W
29.0 J/TH Efficiency 13.5 J/TH
75 dB Niveau de bruit 75 dB
12.5 kg Weight 25.5 kg
11,280 BTU/hr BTU Output 12,990 BTU/hr
36/100 Home Mining Score 30/100
— Release Year —
SHA-256 Algorithme SHA-256
MicroBT Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Whatsminer M50

Daily Revenue 0.00005157 BTC $3.27
Daily Electricity -$7.93
Daily Profit -$4.67
Monthly -$139.95
Yearly -$1,702.76

MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S

Daily Revenue 0.00012758 BTC $8.09
Daily Electricity -$9.14
Daily Profit -$1.05
Monthly -$31.49
Yearly -$383.10

Based on BTC price of $63,390 and current network difficulty as of Jun 4, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Run the numbers across every spec and the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S edges it: 2 of 4 factors go its way (efficacité, hashrate). Where it pulls away hardest is 147% more hashrate (114 vs 282 TH/s). The Whatsminer M50 claws back ground on consommation électrique and score de minage domestique. Cross-check the spec deltas and operating-cost table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S — l'emporte sur 2 des 4 facteurs

Spec Deltas

The Whatsminer M50 and MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S 147% more hashrate (114 vs 282 TH/s)
  • Whatsminer M50 13% better power draw (3,306 vs 3,807 W)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S 53% better efficacité (29.0 vs 13.5 J/TH)
  • Whatsminer M50 51% better weight (12.5 vs 25.5 kg)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S 15% more heat output (11,280 vs 12,990 BTU/hr)
  • Whatsminer M50 20% more score de minage domestique (36.0 vs 30.0)

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.

Whatsminer M50 Metric MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S
$2,600 Upfront cost (MSRP) —
-$4.67 Daily net profit -$1.05
-$4,303 Net after 1 year -$383
-$6,006 Net after 2 years -$766
-$7,708 Net after 3 years -$1,149
Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) Payback period —

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

MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Whatsminer M50 or MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S is more profitable at $-1.05/day compared to $-4.67/day for the Whatsminer M50. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the Whatsminer M50 or the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S better for noise-sensitive spaces?

Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.

Which is better for home mining, the Whatsminer M50 or MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S?

The Whatsminer M50 scores 36/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

How far apart are the Whatsminer M50 and MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S on J/TH?

The Whatsminer M50 runs at 29.0 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 15.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 53% better efficacité (29.0 vs 13.5 J/TH).

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Last reviewed May 25, 2026.