Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th)

Hashrate 53.0 TH/s Power 2,094 W Efficiency 39.5 J/TH

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

Hashrate 498.0 TH/s Power 6,723 W Efficiency 13.5 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th)	Specification	MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S
53.0 TH/s	Hashrate	498.0 TH/s
2,094 W	Power Consumption	6,723 W
39.5 J/TH	Efficiency	13.5 J/TH
—	Noise Level	75 dB
9,500.0 kg	Weight	18.0 kg
7,145 BTU/hr	BTU Output	22,939 BTU/hr
26/100	Home Mining Score	30/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00002490 BTC $1.65

Daily Electricity -$5.03

Daily Profit -$3.38

Monthly -$101.38

Yearly -$1,233.51

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

Daily Revenue 0.00023399 BTC $15.47

Daily Electricity -$16.14

Daily Profit -$0.67

Monthly -$20.04

Yearly -$243.79

Based on BTC price of $66,102 and current network difficulty as of Mar 28, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S wins on 4 of 5 factors (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level). The Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th) holds the edge in power consumption. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S — wins on 4 of 5 factors

Best For...

Best for Profitability

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

Score: 30/100. 75 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th) or MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S is more profitable at $-0.67/day compared to $-3.38/day for the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th) or MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S is quieter at 75 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th) 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 Pro (53Th) or MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S scores 30/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 26/100 for the Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th)). 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 Pro (53Th) and MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro (53Th) runs at 39.5 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 26.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.

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