Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th)

Hashrate 11.5 TH/s Power 1,450 W Efficiency 126.1 J/TH

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

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

Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th)	Specification	MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+
11.5 TH/s	Hashrate	570.0 TH/s
1,450 W	Power Consumption	7,125 W
126.1 J/TH	Efficiency	12.5 J/TH
—	Noise Level	75 dB
3,800.0 kg	Weight	29.5 kg
4,947 BTU/hr	BTU Output	24,311 BTU/hr
31/100	Home Mining Score	30/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Bitmain	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th)

Daily Revenue 0.00000529 BTC $0.42

Daily Electricity -$3.48

Daily Profit -$3.06

Monthly -$91.84

Yearly -$1,117.43

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

Daily Revenue 0.00026230 BTC $20.75

Daily Electricity -$17.10

Daily Profit $3.65

Monthly $109.35

Yearly $1,330.47

Based on BTC price of $79,088 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ comes out ahead — it takes 3 of 5 (efficiency, hashrate, noise level). Where it pulls away hardest is 4857% more hashrate (11.5 vs 570.0 TH/s). The Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) holds the edge in power consumption and home mining score. Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) and MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ sit on each measurable spec:

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 4857% more hashrate (11.5 vs 570.0 TH/s)
Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) 80% better power draw (1,450 vs 7,125 W)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 90% better efficiency (126.1 vs 12.5 J/TH)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 99% better weight (3,800.0 vs 29.5 kg)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 391% more heat output (4,947 vs 24,311 BTU/hr)
Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) 3% more home mining score (31.0 vs 30.0)

Cost & ROI Over Time

Sticker price versus what the miner actually earns back: the table below projects cumulative net profit at a $0.10/kWh electricity rate.

Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th)	Metric	MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+
$955	Upfront cost (MSRP)	—
-$3.06	Daily net profit	$3.65
-$2,072	Net after 1 year	+$1,330
-$3,190	Net after 2 years	+$2,661
-$4,307	Net after 3 years	+$3,991
Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit)	Payback period	—

Projections assume continuous operation, a flat $0.10/kWh rate, and no hardware degradation, pool fees, or BTC price change. Real-world ROI varies.

Best For...

Best for Profitability

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

$6.71/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th)

Score: 31/100. 0 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

12.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) 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 $3.65/day compared to $-3.06/day for the Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+: which runs at a lower noise level?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ is quieter at 75 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+: which fits a residential setup better?

The Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) scores 31/100 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.

Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Bitmain Antminer T9 (11.5Th) runs at 126.1 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ runs at 12.5 J/TH — a difference of 113.6 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 90% better efficiency (126.1 vs 12.5 J/TH).

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