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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 M78S

Hashrate 498.0 TH/s Power 6,723 W Efficiency 13.5 J/TH

Canaan Avalon A1566I vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan Avalon A1566I Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S
249.0 TH/s Hashrate 498.0 TH/s
4,500 W Power Consumption 6,723 W
18.1 J/TH Efficiency 13.5 J/TH
50 dB Noise Level 75 dB
11.3 kg Weight 18.0 kg
15,354 BTU/hr BTU Output 22,939 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 0.00010792 BTC $7.67
Daily Electricity -$10.80
Daily Profit -$3.13
Monthly -$93.78
Yearly -$1,140.95

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

Daily Revenue 0.00021584 BTC $15.35
Daily Electricity -$16.14
Daily Profit -$0.79
Monthly -$23.61
Yearly -$287.26

Based on BTC price of $71,108 and current network difficulty as of Mar 25, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 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 M78S — 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 M78S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Canaan Avalon A1566I or MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S is more profitable at $-0.79/day compared to $-3.13/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 M78S?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I is quieter at 50 dB compared to the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 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 M78S?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I scores 44/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S). 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 M78S?

The Canaan Avalon A1566I runs at 18.1 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 4.6 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.

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