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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 M73S+

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

Canaan Avalon A1566I vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan Avalon A1566I Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+
249.0 TH/s Hashrate 570.0 TH/s
4,500 W Power Consumption 7,125 W
18.1 J/TH Efficiency 12.5 J/TH
50 dB Noise Level 75 dB
11.3 kg Weight 29.5 kg
15,354 BTU/hr BTU Output 24,311 BTU/hr
44/100 Home Mining Score 30/100
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SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
Canaan Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Canaan Avalon A1566I

Daily Revenue 0.00011544 BTC $8.92
Daily Electricity -$10.80
Daily Profit -$1.88
Monthly -$56.26
Yearly -$684.55

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

Daily Revenue 0.00026426 BTC $20.43
Daily Electricity -$17.10
Daily Profit $3.33
Monthly $99.89
Yearly $1,215.30

Based on BTC price of $77,308 and current network difficulty as of Apr 25, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ wins on 2 of 5 factors (efficiency, hashrate). The Canaan Avalon A1566I holds the edge in power consumption and 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 M73S+ — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Best For...

Best for Profitability

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

$5.21/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Canaan Avalon A1566I

Score: 44/100. 50 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+

12.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Canaan Avalon A1566I 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 $3.33/day compared to $-1.88/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 M73S+?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I is quieter at 50 dB compared to the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 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 M73S+?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I scores 44/100 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.

What is the efficiency difference between Canaan Avalon A1566I and MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I runs at 18.1 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M73S+ 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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