Canaan Avalon Nano 3S

Hashrate 6.0 TH/s Power 140 W Efficiency 23.3 J/TH

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

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

Canaan Avalon Nano 3S vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan Avalon Nano 3S	Specification	MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
6.0 TH/s	Hashrate	980.0 TH/s
140 W	Power Consumption	13,230 W
23.3 J/TH	Efficiency	13.5 J/TH
30 dB	Noise Level	50 dB
0.9 kg	Weight	37.0 kg
478 BTU/hr	BTU Output	45,141 BTU/hr
65/100	Home Mining Score	44/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
Canaan	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Canaan Avalon Nano 3S

Daily Revenue 0.00000276 BTC $0.22

Daily Electricity -$0.34

Daily Profit -$0.12

Monthly -$3.53

Yearly -$42.90

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Daily Revenue 0.00045098 BTC $35.68

Daily Electricity -$31.75

Daily Profit $3.93

Monthly $117.93

Yearly $1,434.76

Based on BTC price of $79,123 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Run the numbers across every spec and the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S edges it: 2 of 5 factors go its way (efficiency, hashrate). Where it pulls away hardest is 16233% more hashrate (6.0 vs 980.0 TH/s). That said, the Canaan Avalon Nano 3S isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins power consumption and home mining score and noise level. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Canaan Avalon Nano 3S and MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S actually differ, with the gap quantified:

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 16233% more hashrate (6.0 vs 980.0 TH/s)
Canaan Avalon Nano 3S 99% better power draw (140 vs 13,230 W)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 42% better efficiency (23.3 vs 13.5 J/TH)
Canaan Avalon Nano 3S 40% better noise (30.0 vs 50.0 dB)
Canaan Avalon Nano 3S 98% better weight (0.9 vs 37.0 kg)
MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 9350% more heat output (478 vs 45,141 BTU/hr)
Canaan Avalon Nano 3S 48% more home mining score (65.0 vs 44.0)

Cost & ROI Over Time

Sticker price versus what the miner actually earns back: the table below projects cumulative net profit at a $0.10/kWh electricity rate.

Canaan Avalon Nano 3S	Metric	MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
$145	Upfront cost (MSRP)	—
-$0.12	Daily net profit	$3.93
-$188	Net after 1 year	+$1,435
-$231	Net after 2 years	+$2,870
-$274	Net after 3 years	+$4,304
Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit)	Payback period	—

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

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

$4.05/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Canaan Avalon Nano 3S

Score: 65/100. 30 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the Canaan Avalon Nano 3S or the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S is more profitable at $3.93/day compared to $-0.12/day for the Canaan Avalon Nano 3S. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

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

The Canaan Avalon Nano 3S is quieter at 30 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 Nano 3S or MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

The Canaan Avalon Nano 3S 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.

How far apart are the Canaan Avalon Nano 3S and MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S on J/TH?

The Canaan Avalon Nano 3S runs at 23.3 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 9.8 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 42% better efficiency (23.3 vs 13.5 J/TH).

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