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Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference

Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference

Hashrate 200.0 TH/s Power 3,500 W Efficiency 17.5 J/TH
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Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference

Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference

Hashrate 207.0 TH/s Power 3,694 W Efficiency 17.9 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference vs Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference

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

Quick verdict

For most buyers the Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference is the stronger pick — Better efficiency and stronger aftermarket ecosystem. The Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference runs 200.0 TH/s at 17.5 J/TH; the Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference runs 207.0 TH/s at 17.8 J/TH.

Specs verified against the D-Central Mining Bible \xc2\xb7 August 2026

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference Specification Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference
200.0 TH/s Hashrate 207.0 TH/s
3,500 W Power Consumption 3,694 W
17.5 J/TH Efficiency 17.9 J/TH
Noise Level 75 dB
15.4 kg Weight 14.9 kg
11,942 BTU/hr BTU Output 12,604 BTU/hr
Home Mining Score
Release Year
SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
Bitmain Manufacturer Canaan

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference

Daily Revenue 0.00009994 BTC $7.99
Daily Electricity -$8.40
Daily Profit -$0.41
Monthly -$12.45
Yearly -$151.43

Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference

Daily Revenue 0.00010344 BTC $8.26
Daily Electricity -$8.87
Daily Profit -$0.60
Monthly -$18.03
Yearly -$219.37

Based on BTC price of $79,901 and current network difficulty as of Aug 28, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Bitmain's flagship versus Canaan's competitive entry. The Avalon A1566 represents Canaan's push into high-efficiency SHA-256 mining against the dominant S21.

The S21 holds a slight efficiency edge and benefits from Bitmain's dominant market position, which translates to better resale value and parts availability. The Avalon A1566 is a solid alternative, often available when S21 stock is limited.

Winner: Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference — Better efficiency and stronger aftermarket ecosystem

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference and Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference actually differ, with the gap quantified:

  • Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference 4% more hashrate (200 vs 207 TH/s)
  • Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference 5% better power draw (3,500 vs 3,694 W)
  • Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference 2% better efficiency (17.5 vs 17.9 J/TH)
  • Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference 3% better weight (15.4 vs 14.9 kg)
  • Canaan AvalonMiner A1566 207T air-cooled OEM reference 6% more heat output (11,942 vs 12,604 BTU/hr)

Best For...

Best for Profitability

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Tie

Both miners are equally suitable for home use.

Best for Efficiency

Bitmain Antminer S21 official reference

17.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per unit of hashrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canaan a reliable ASIC manufacturer?

Yes. Canaan is a publicly traded company and one of the three major ASIC manufacturers. Their Avalon miners are used in large-scale operations worldwide.

Can D-Central repair Avalon miners?

Yes. D-Central provides repair services for Canaan Avalon miners, including the A1566 and other models.