Avalon A1246 vs Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Avalon A1246 | Specification | Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U |
|---|---|---|
| 90.0 TH/s | Hashrate | 480.0 TH/s |
| 3,420 W | Power Consumption | 8,046 W |
| 38.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 16.8 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Noise Level | 80 dB |
| 12.3 kg | Weight | 20.0 kg |
| 11,669 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 27,453 BTU/hr |
| 36/100 | Home Mining Score | 23/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| SHA-256 | Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Canaan | Manufacturer | Canaan |
Profitability Comparison
Avalon A1246
Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U
Based on BTC price of $79,086 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Run the numbers across every spec and the Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U edges it: 3 of 6 factors go its way (efficiency, hashrate, price-performance). Where it pulls away hardest is 433% more hashrate (90.0 vs 480.0 TH/s). That said, the Avalon A1246 isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins power consumption and home mining score and noise level. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
Here is every spec where the Avalon A1246 and Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U actually differ, with the gap quantified:
- Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U 433% more hashrate (90.0 vs 480.0 TH/s)
- Avalon A1246 57% better power draw (3,420 vs 8,046 W)
- Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U 56% better efficiency (38.0 vs 16.8 J/TH)
- Avalon A1246 6% better noise (75.0 vs 80.0 dB)
- Avalon A1246 39% better weight (12.3 vs 20.0 kg)
- Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U 135% more heat output (11,669 vs 27,453 BTU/hr)
- Avalon A1246 57% more home mining score (36.0 vs 23.0)
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.
| Avalon A1246 | Metric | Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U |
|---|---|---|
| $1,800 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $5,568 |
| -$4.93 | Daily net profit | -$1.84 |
| -$3,600 | Net after 1 year | -$6,240 |
| -$5,401 | Net after 2 years | -$6,912 |
| -$7,201 | Net after 3 years | -$7,584 |
| Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) | Payback period | Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) |
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
TieBoth miners produce similar daily profit.
Best for Home Mining
Avalon A1246Score: 36/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U16.8 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which makes more money, the Avalon A1246 or the Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U is more profitable at $-1.84/day compared to $-4.93/day for the Avalon A1246. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Which is quieter, the Avalon A1246 or Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U?
The Avalon A1246 is quieter at 75 dB compared to the Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U at 80 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.
Avalon A1246 vs Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U: which fits a residential setup better?
The Avalon A1246 scores 36/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 23/100 for the Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
Avalon A1246 vs Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Avalon A1246 runs at 38.0 J/TH while the Canaan Avalon A1566HA 2U runs at 16.8 J/TH — a difference of 21.2 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 56% better efficiency (38.0 vs 16.8 J/TH).