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Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

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

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Hashrate 980.0 TH/s Power 13,230 W Efficiency 13.5 J/TH

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

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

Specifications Comparison

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
14.0 TH/s Hashrate 980.0 TH/s
1,350 W Power Consumption 13,230 W
96.4 J/TH Efficiency 13.5 J/TH
60 dB Noise Level 50 dB
5.0 kg Weight 37.0 kg
4,606 BTU/hr BTU Output 45,141 BTU/hr
52/100 Home Mining Score 44/100
— Release Year —
SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
D-Central Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Daily Revenue 0.00000644 BTC $0.51
Daily Electricity -$3.24
Daily Profit -$2.73
Monthly -$81.93
Yearly -$996.77

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Daily Revenue 0.00045098 BTC $35.64
Daily Electricity -$31.75
Daily Profit $3.89
Monthly $116.63
Yearly $1,418.96

Based on BTC price of $79,027 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S comes out ahead — it takes 3 of 5 (efficiency, hashrate, noise level). The standout gap is 6900% more hashrate (14.0 vs 980.0 TH/s) in the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S's favour. The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) claws back ground on power consumption and home mining score. Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) and MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S sit on each measurable spec:

  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 6900% more hashrate (14.0 vs 980.0 TH/s)
  • Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 90% better power draw (1,350 vs 13,230 W)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 86% better efficiency (96.4 vs 13.5 J/TH)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 17% better noise (60.0 vs 50.0 dB)
  • Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 86% better weight (5.0 vs 37.0 kg)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 880% more heat output (4,606 vs 45,141 BTU/hr)
  • Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 18% more home mining score (52.0 vs 44.0)

Cost & ROI Over Time

Sticker price versus what the miner actually earns back: the table below projects cumulative net profit at a $0.10/kWh electricity rate.

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) Metric MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
$299 Upfront cost (MSRP) —
-$2.73 Daily net profit $3.89
-$1,296 Net after 1 year +$1,419
-$2,293 Net after 2 years +$2,838
-$3,289 Net after 3 years +$4,257
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

$6.62/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Score: 52/100. 60 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S is more profitable at $3.89/day compared to $-2.73/day for the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S: which runs at a lower noise level?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) at 60 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S: which fits a residential setup better?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) scores 52/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 44/100 for the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) runs at 96.4 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 82.9 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 86% better efficiency (96.4 vs 13.5 J/TH).

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