Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)

Hashrate 279.0 TH/s Power 5,301 W Efficiency 19.0 J/TH

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

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

Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)	Specification	MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S
279.0 TH/s	Hashrate	498.0 TH/s
5,301 W	Power Consumption	6,723 W
19.0 J/TH	Efficiency	13.5 J/TH
50 dB	Noise Level	75 dB
13.4 kg	Weight	18.0 kg
18,087 BTU/hr	BTU Output	22,939 BTU/hr
44/100	Home Mining Score	30/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00012935 BTC $10.09

Daily Electricity -$12.72

Daily Profit -$2.64

Monthly -$79.08

Yearly -$962.13

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

Daily Revenue 0.00023088 BTC $18.00

Daily Electricity -$16.14

Daily Profit $1.87

Monthly $56.06

Yearly $682.01

Based on BTC price of $77,978 and current network difficulty as of Apr 26, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S wins on 2 of 5 factors (efficiency, hashrate). The Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) holds the edge in power consumption and home mining score and noise level. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Best For...

Best for Profitability

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

$4.50/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th)

Score: 44/100. 50 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 S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) 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 $1.87/day compared to $-2.64/day for the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) or MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) is quieter at 50 dB compared to the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) or MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) scores 44/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S). 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 S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) and MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The Bitmain Antminer S19 XP+ Hyd (279Th) runs at 19.0 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 5.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.

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