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Canaan Avalon Mini 3

Canaan Avalon Mini 3

Hashrate 37.5 TH/s Power 800 W Efficiency 21.3 J/TH
VS

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Hashrate 980.0 TH/s Power 13,230 W Efficiency 13.5 J/TH

Canaan Avalon Mini 3 vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan Avalon Mini 3 Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
37.5 TH/s Hashrate 980.0 TH/s
800 W Power Consumption 13,230 W
21.3 J/TH Efficiency 13.5 J/TH
33 dB Noise Level 50 dB
8.4 kg Weight 37.0 kg
2,730 BTU/hr BTU Output 45,141 BTU/hr
65/100 Home Mining Score 44/100
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SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
Canaan Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Canaan Avalon Mini 3

Daily Revenue 0.00001739 BTC $1.35
Daily Electricity -$1.92
Daily Profit -$0.57
Monthly -$17.25
Yearly -$209.83

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Daily Revenue 0.00045435 BTC $35.15
Daily Electricity -$31.75
Daily Profit $3.40
Monthly $102.01
Yearly $1,241.11

Based on BTC price of $77,369 and current network difficulty as of Apr 25, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S wins on 2 of 5 factors (efficiency, hashrate). The Canaan Avalon Mini 3 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 M79S — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Best For...

Best for Profitability

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

$3.98/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Canaan Avalon Mini 3

Score: 65/100. 33 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Canaan Avalon Mini 3 or MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S is more profitable at $3.40/day compared to $-0.57/day for the Canaan Avalon Mini 3. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Canaan Avalon Mini 3 or MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

The Canaan Avalon Mini 3 is quieter at 33 dB compared to the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S at 50 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Canaan Avalon Mini 3 or MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

The Canaan Avalon Mini 3 scores 65/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 44/100 for the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S). 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 Mini 3 and MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

The Canaan Avalon Mini 3 runs at 21.3 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 7.8 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.

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