Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Hashrate 14.0 TH/s Power 1,350 W Efficiency 96.4 J/TH

MicroBT Whatsminer M32S

Hashrate 66.0 TH/s Power 3,432 W Efficiency 52.0 J/TH

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) vs MicroBT Whatsminer M32S

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

Specifications Comparison

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)	Specification	MicroBT Whatsminer M32S
14.0 TH/s	Hashrate	66.0 TH/s
1,350 W	Power Consumption	3,432 W
96.4 J/TH	Efficiency	52.0 J/TH
60 dB	Noise Level	—
5.0 kg	Weight	—
4,606 BTU/hr	BTU Output	11,710 BTU/hr
52/100	Home Mining Score	22/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
D-Central	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Daily Revenue 0.00000649 BTC $0.50

Daily Electricity -$3.24

Daily Profit -$2.74

Monthly -$82.14

Yearly -$999.38

MicroBT Whatsminer M32S

Daily Revenue 0.00003060 BTC $2.37

Daily Electricity -$8.24

Daily Profit -$5.87

Monthly -$176.11

Yearly -$2,142.68

Based on BTC price of $77,338 and current network difficulty as of Apr 25, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Both the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) and MicroBT Whatsminer M32S are closely matched across our scoring factors, with neither holding a decisive advantage. Your choice should depend on your specific priorities — review the specs and profitability analysis above.

Best For...

Best for Profitability

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Score: 52/100. 60 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT Whatsminer M32S

52.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or MicroBT Whatsminer M32S more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) is more profitable at $-2.74/day compared to $-5.87/day for the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or MicroBT Whatsminer M32S?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) is quieter at 60 dB compared to the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or MicroBT Whatsminer M32S?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) scores 52/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 22/100 for the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

What is the efficiency difference between Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) and MicroBT Whatsminer M32S?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) runs at 96.4 J/TH while the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S runs at 52.0 J/TH — a difference of 44.4 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.

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