Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th)

Hashrate 20.5 TH/s Power 1,530 W Efficiency 74.6 J/TH

MicroBT Whatsminer M32S

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

Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) vs MicroBT Whatsminer M32S

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th)	Specification	MicroBT Whatsminer M32S
20.5 TH/s	Hashrate	66.0 TH/s
1,530 W	Power Consumption	3,432 W
74.6 J/TH	Efficiency	52.0 J/TH
—	Noise Level	—
6,500.0 kg	Weight	—
5,220 BTU/hr	BTU Output	11,710 BTU/hr
28/100	Home Mining Score	22/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00000943 BTC $0.75

Daily Electricity -$3.67

Daily Profit -$2.93

Monthly -$87.78

Yearly -$1,067.95

MicroBT Whatsminer M32S

Daily Revenue 0.00003037 BTC $2.40

Daily Electricity -$8.24

Daily Profit -$5.83

Monthly -$175.04

Yearly -$2,129.68

Based on BTC price of $79,088 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Our scoring model gives the nod to the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S, which leads on 2 of 4 weighted factors (efficiency, hashrate). The standout gap is 222% more hashrate (20.5 vs 66.0 TH/s) in the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S's favour. The Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) 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 M32S — wins on 2 of 4 factors

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) and MicroBT Whatsminer M32S sit on each measurable spec:

MicroBT Whatsminer M32S 222% more hashrate (20.5 vs 66.0 TH/s)
Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) 55% better power draw (1,530 vs 3,432 W)
MicroBT Whatsminer M32S 30% better efficiency (74.6 vs 52.0 J/TH)
MicroBT Whatsminer M32S 124% more heat output (5,220 vs 11,710 BTU/hr)
Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) 27% more home mining score (28.0 vs 22.0)

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.

Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th)	Metric	MicroBT Whatsminer M32S
—	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$5,500
-$2.93	Daily net profit	-$5.83
-$1,068	Net after 1 year	-$7,630
-$2,136	Net after 2 years	-$9,759
-$3,204	Net after 3 years	-$11,889
—	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

Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th)

Score: 28/100. 0 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT Whatsminer M32S

52.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) vs MicroBT Whatsminer M32S: which one earns more per day?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) is more profitable at $-2.93/day compared to $-5.83/day for the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) or the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S 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 Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) or MicroBT Whatsminer M32S?

The Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) scores 28/100 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 Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) and MicroBT Whatsminer M32S?

The Bitmain Antminer S11 (20.5Th) runs at 74.6 J/TH while the MicroBT Whatsminer M32S runs at 52.0 J/TH — a difference of 22.6 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 30% better efficiency (74.6 vs 52.0 J/TH).

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