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Canaan Avalon A1566I

Canaan Avalon A1566I

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

MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+

Hashrate 262.0 TH/s Power 3,275 W Efficiency 12.5 J/TH

Canaan Avalon A1566I vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan Avalon A1566I Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+
249.0 TH/s Hashrate 262.0 TH/s
4,500 W Power Consumption 3,275 W
18.1 J/TH Efficiency 12.5 J/TH
50 dB Noise Level 75 dB
11.3 kg Weight 13.5 kg
15,354 BTU/hr BTU Output 11,174 BTU/hr
44/100 Home Mining Score 36/100
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SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
Canaan Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Canaan Avalon A1566I

Daily Revenue 0.00010792 BTC $7.47
Daily Electricity -$10.80
Daily Profit -$3.33
Monthly -$99.92
Yearly -$1,215.68

MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+

Daily Revenue 0.00011356 BTC $7.86
Daily Electricity -$7.86
Daily Profit -$0.00
Monthly -$0.02
Yearly -$0.24

Based on BTC price of $69,211 and current network difficulty as of Mar 24, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+ wins on 3 of 5 factors (efficiency, hashrate, power consumption). The Canaan Avalon A1566I holds the edge in home mining score and noise level. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+ — wins on 3 of 5 factors

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

MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+

12.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Canaan Avalon A1566I or MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+ more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+ is more profitable at $0.00/day compared to $-3.33/day for the Canaan Avalon A1566I. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Canaan Avalon A1566I or MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I is quieter at 50 dB compared to the MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+ at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Canaan Avalon A1566I or MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I scores 44/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 36/100 for the MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

What is the efficiency difference between Canaan Avalon A1566I and MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I runs at 18.1 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M70S+ runs at 12.5 J/TH — a difference of 5.6 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.

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