Antminer T17

Hashrate 40.0 TH/s Power 2,200 W Efficiency 55.0 J/TH

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

Hashrate 570.0 TH/s Power 7,125 W Efficiency 12.5 J/TH

Antminer T17 vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

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

Specifications Comparison

Antminer T17	Specification	MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+
40.0 TH/s	Hashrate	570.0 TH/s
2,200 W	Power Consumption	7,125 W
55.0 J/TH	Efficiency	12.5 J/TH
75 dB	Noise Level	75 dB
9.5 kg	Weight	29.5 kg
7,506 BTU/hr	BTU Output	24,311 BTU/hr
84/100	Home Mining Score	30/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Antminer T17

Daily Revenue 0.00001841 BTC $1.45

Daily Electricity -$5.28

Daily Profit -$3.83

Monthly -$114.76

Yearly -$1,396.21

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

Daily Revenue 0.00026230 BTC $20.73

Daily Electricity -$17.10

Daily Profit $3.63

Monthly $108.91

Yearly $1,325.11

Based on BTC price of $79,032 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Our scoring model gives the nod to the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+, which leads on 2 of 4 weighted factors (efficiency, hashrate). Where it pulls away hardest is 1325% more hashrate (40.0 vs 570.0 TH/s). The Antminer T17 holds the edge in power consumption and home mining score. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ — wins on 2 of 4 factors

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Antminer T17 and MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ sit on each measurable spec:

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 1325% more hashrate (40.0 vs 570.0 TH/s)
Antminer T17 69% better power draw (2,200 vs 7,125 W)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 77% better efficiency (55.0 vs 12.5 J/TH)
Antminer T17 68% better weight (9.5 vs 29.5 kg)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 224% more heat output (7,506 vs 24,311 BTU/hr)
Antminer T17 180% more home mining score (84.0 vs 30.0)

Best For...

Best for Profitability

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

$7.46/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Antminer T17

Score: 84/100. 75 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

12.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Antminer T17 or MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ is more profitable at $3.63/day compared to $-3.83/day for the Antminer T17. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Antminer T17 or MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+?

Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.

Antminer T17 vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+: which fits a residential setup better?

The Antminer T17 scores 84/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

How far apart are the Antminer T17 and MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ on J/TH?

The Antminer T17 runs at 55.0 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ runs at 12.5 J/TH — a difference of 42.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 77% better efficiency (55.0 vs 12.5 J/TH).

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