Canaan Avalon A1566I

Hashrate 249.0 TH/s Power 4,500 W Efficiency 18.1 J/TH

Innosilicon T3 43T

Hashrate 43.0 TH/s Power 2,100 W Efficiency 48.8 J/TH

Canaan Avalon A1566I vs Innosilicon T3 43T

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan Avalon A1566I	Specification	Innosilicon T3 43T
249.0 TH/s	Hashrate	43.0 TH/s
4,500 W	Power Consumption	2,100 W
18.1 J/TH	Efficiency	48.8 J/TH
50 dB	Noise Level	—
11.3 kg	Weight	10,000.0 kg
15,354 BTU/hr	BTU Output	7,165 BTU/hr
44/100	Home Mining Score	26/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Canaan	Manufacturer	Innosilicon

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Canaan Avalon A1566I

Daily Revenue 0.00011459 BTC $9.06

Daily Electricity -$10.80

Daily Profit -$1.74

Monthly -$52.12

Yearly -$634.16

Innosilicon T3 43T

Daily Revenue 0.00001979 BTC $1.57

Daily Electricity -$5.04

Daily Profit -$3.47

Monthly -$104.25

Yearly -$1,268.37

Based on BTC price of $79,090 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the Canaan Avalon A1566I comes out ahead — it takes 5 of 6 (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level, price-performance). Where it pulls away hardest is 479% more hashrate (249.0 vs 43.0 TH/s). The Innosilicon T3 43T claws back ground on power consumption. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.

Winner: Canaan Avalon A1566I — wins on 5 of 6 factors

Spec Deltas

The Canaan Avalon A1566I and Innosilicon T3 43T diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

Canaan Avalon A1566I 479% more hashrate (249.0 vs 43.0 TH/s)
Innosilicon T3 43T 53% better power draw (4,500 vs 2,100 W)
Canaan Avalon A1566I 63% better efficiency (18.1 vs 48.8 J/TH)
Canaan Avalon A1566I 100% better weight (11.3 vs 10,000.0 kg)
Canaan Avalon A1566I 114% more heat output (15,354 vs 7,165 BTU/hr)
Canaan Avalon A1566I 69% more home mining score (44.0 vs 26.0)

Cost & ROI Over Time

Hardware cost is only half the story — here is how each miner's upfront price plays out against cumulative profit at a $0.10/kWh rate.

Canaan Avalon A1566I	Metric	Innosilicon T3 43T
$2,710	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$1,500
-$1.74	Daily net profit	-$3.47
-$3,344	Net after 1 year	-$2,768
-$3,978	Net after 2 years	-$4,037
-$4,612	Net after 3 years	-$5,305
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

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Canaan Avalon A1566I

Score: 44/100. 50 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Canaan Avalon A1566I

18.1 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Canaan Avalon A1566I vs Innosilicon T3 43T: which one earns more per day?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Canaan Avalon A1566I is more profitable at $-1.74/day compared to $-3.47/day for the Innosilicon T3 43T. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Canaan Avalon A1566I vs Innosilicon T3 43T: which runs at a lower noise level?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Innosilicon T3 43T at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Canaan Avalon A1566I or Innosilicon T3 43T?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I scores 44/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 26/100 for the Innosilicon T3 43T). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

How far apart are the Canaan Avalon A1566I and Innosilicon T3 43T on J/TH?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I runs at 18.1 J/TH while the Innosilicon T3 43T runs at 48.8 J/TH — a difference of 30.8 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 63% better efficiency (18.1 vs 48.8 J/TH).

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