Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th)

Hashrate 73.0 TH/s Power 2,920 W Efficiency 40.0 J/TH

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

Hashrate 112.0 TH/s Power 3,472 W Efficiency 31.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th) vs Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th)	Specification	Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)
73.0 TH/s	Hashrate	112.0 TH/s
2,920 W	Power Consumption	3,472 W
40.0 J/TH	Efficiency	31.0 J/TH
—	Noise Level	50 dB
11,000.0 kg	Weight	12.0 kg
9,963 BTU/hr	BTU Output	11,847 BTU/hr
22/100	Home Mining Score	50/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00003430 BTC $2.26

Daily Electricity -$7.01

Daily Profit -$4.75

Monthly -$142.37

Yearly -$1,732.22

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

Daily Revenue 0.00005262 BTC $3.47

Daily Electricity -$8.33

Daily Profit -$4.86

Monthly -$145.86

Yearly -$1,774.65

Based on BTC price of $65,953 and current network difficulty as of Mar 28, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) wins on 4 of 6 factors (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level). The Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th) holds the edge in power consumption and price-performance. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) — wins on 4 of 6 factors

Best For...

Best for Profitability

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

Score: 50/100. 50 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

31.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th) or Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th) is more profitable at $-4.75/day compared to $-4.86/day for the Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th) or Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)?

The Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th) at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th) or Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)?

The Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) scores 50/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 22/100 for the Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th)). 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 S17+ (73Th) and Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)?

The Bitmain Antminer S17+ (73Th) runs at 40.0 J/TH while the Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) runs at 31.0 J/TH — a difference of 9.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.

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