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Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro

Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro

Hashrate 68.0 TH/s Power 3,420 W Efficiency 50.3 J/TH
VS

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

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

Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
68.0 TH/s Hashrate 980.0 TH/s
3,420 W Power Consumption 13,230 W
50.3 J/TH Efficiency 13.5 J/TH
— Noise Level 50 dB
11,200.0 kg Weight 37.0 kg
11,669 BTU/hr BTU Output 45,141 BTU/hr
22/100 Home Mining Score 44/100
— Release Year —
SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
Canaan Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro

Daily Revenue 0.00003129 BTC $2.47
Daily Electricity -$8.21
Daily Profit -$5.74
Monthly -$172.05
Yearly -$2,093.29

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Daily Revenue 0.00045098 BTC $35.64
Daily Electricity -$31.75
Daily Profit $3.89
Monthly $116.63
Yearly $1,418.96

Based on BTC price of $79,027 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S comes out ahead — it takes 4 of 5 (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level). Where it pulls away hardest is 1341% more hashrate (68.0 vs 980.0 TH/s). That said, the Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins power consumption. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S — wins on 4 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro and MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S sit on each measurable spec:

  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 1341% more hashrate (68.0 vs 980.0 TH/s)
  • Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro 74% better power draw (3,420 vs 13,230 W)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 73% better efficiency (50.3 vs 13.5 J/TH)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 100% better weight (11,200.0 vs 37.0 kg)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 287% more heat output (11,669 vs 45,141 BTU/hr)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S 100% more home mining score (22.0 vs 44.0)

Cost & ROI Over Time

A miner pays for itself in profit, not specs. These projections track upfront cost against one, two and three years of net earnings at $0.10/kWh.

Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro Metric MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S
$519 Upfront cost (MSRP) —
-$5.74 Daily net profit $3.89
-$2,612 Net after 1 year +$1,419
-$4,706 Net after 2 years +$2,838
-$6,799 Net after 3 years +$4,257
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

$9.62/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S

Score: 44/100. 50 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 AvalonMiner 1126 Pro 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 $3.89/day compared to $-5.74/day for the Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S: which runs at a lower noise level?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S is quieter at 50 dB compared to the Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro or MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S scores 44/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 22/100 for the Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro). 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 AvalonMiner 1126 Pro and MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S?

The Canaan AvalonMiner 1126 Pro runs at 50.3 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M79S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 36.8 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 73% better efficiency (50.3 vs 13.5 J/TH).

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