Whatsminer M63S+

Taux de hachage 450.0 TH/s Puissance 7,650 W Efficiency 17.0 J/TH

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Taux de hachage 980.0 TH/s Puissance 13,230 W Efficiency 13.5 J/TH

Whatsminer M63S+ vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

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

Specifications Comparison

Whatsminer M63S+	Specification	MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
450.0 TH/s	Taux de hachage	980.0 TH/s
7,650 W	Consommation électrique	13,230 W
17.0 J/TH	Efficiency	13.5 J/TH
50 dB	Niveau de bruit	50 dB
27.5 kg	Weight	37.0 kg
26,102 BTU/hr	BTU Output	45,141 BTU/hr
44/100	Home Mining Score	44/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithme	SHA-256
MicroBT	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Whatsminer M63S+

Daily Revenue 0.00020708 BTC $16.18

Daily Electricity -$18.36

Daily Profit -$2.18

Monthly -$65.43

Yearly -$796.09

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Daily Revenue 0.00045098 BTC $35.23

Daily Electricity -$31.75

Daily Profit $3.48

Monthly $104.46

Yearly $1,270.98

Based on BTC price of $78,128 and current network difficulty as of May 17, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Run the numbers across every spec and the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S edges it: 2 of 3 factors go its way (efficacité, hashrate). The standout gap is 118% more hashrate (450 vs 980 TH/s) in the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S's favour. The Whatsminer M63S+ claws back ground on consommation électrique. Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S — l'emporte sur 2 des 3 facteurs

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Whatsminer M63S+ and MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S actually differ, with the gap quantified:

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 118% more hashrate (450 vs 980 TH/s)
Whatsminer M63S+ 42% better power draw (7,650 vs 13,230 W)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 21% better efficacité (17.0 vs 13.5 J/TH)
Whatsminer M63S+ 26% better weight (27.5 vs 37.0 kg)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 73% more heat output (26,102 vs 45,141 BTU/hr)

Cost & ROI Over Time

Hardware cost is only half the story — here is how each miner's upfront price plays out against cumulative profit at a $0.10/kWh rate.

Whatsminer M63S+	Metric	MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
$14,000	Upfront cost (MSRP)	—
-$2.18	Daily net profit	$3.48
-$14,796	Net after 1 year	+$1,271
-$15,592	Net after 2 years	+$2,542
-$16,388	Net after 3 years	+$3,813
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

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

$5.66/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Tie

Both miners are equally suitable for home use.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the Whatsminer M63S+ or the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S is more profitable at $3.48/day compared to $-2.18/day for the Whatsminer M63S+. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the Whatsminer M63S+ or the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S better for noise-sensitive spaces?

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

Whatsminer M63S+ vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S: which fits a residential setup better?

Both miners score similarly on our Home Mining Score. Consider your specific constraints (noise tolerance, available power, heat needs) to decide.

What is the efficiency difference between Whatsminer M63S+ and MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

The Whatsminer M63S+ runs at 17.0 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 3.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 21% better efficacité (17.0 vs 13.5 J/TH).

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