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Canaan AvalonMiner 1246

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246

Hashrate 90.0 TH/s Power 3,420 W Efficiency 38.0 J/TH
VS
Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition

Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition

Hashrate 80.0 TH/s Power 2,400 W Efficiency 30.0 J/TH

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 vs Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 Specification Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition
90.0 TH/s Hashrate 80.0 TH/s
3,420 W Power Consumption 2,400 W
38.0 J/TH Efficiency 30.0 J/TH
Noise Level 55 dB
12,800.0 kg Weight 18.0 kg
11,669 BTU/hr BTU Output 8,189 BTU/hr
22/100 Home Mining Score 54/100
Release Year
SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
Canaan Manufacturer D-Central

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246

Daily Revenue 0.00004142 BTC $3.27
Daily Electricity -$8.21
Daily Profit -$4.93
Monthly -$148.02
Yearly -$1,800.90

Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition

Daily Revenue 0.00003681 BTC $2.91
Daily Electricity -$5.76
Daily Profit -$2.85
Monthly -$85.49
Yearly -$1,040.16

Based on BTC price of $79,051 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Run the numbers across every spec and the Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition edges it: 4 of 6 factors go its way (efficiency, power consumption, home mining score, noise level). The standout gap is 30% better power draw (3,420 vs 2,400 W) in the Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition's favour. That said, the Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins hashrate and price-performance. Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition — wins on 4 of 6 factors

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 and Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition sit on each measurable spec:

  • Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 13% more hashrate (90.0 vs 80.0 TH/s)
  • Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition 30% better power draw (3,420 vs 2,400 W)
  • Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition 21% better efficiency (38.0 vs 30.0 J/TH)
  • Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition 100% better weight (12,800.0 vs 18.0 kg)
  • Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 42% more heat output (11,669 vs 8,189 BTU/hr)
  • Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition 145% more home mining score (22.0 vs 54.0)

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 1246 Metric Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition
$241 Upfront cost (MSRP) $1,299
-$4.93 Daily net profit -$2.85
-$2,042 Net after 1 year -$2,339
-$3,843 Net after 2 years -$3,379
-$5,644 Net after 3 years -$4,419
Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) Payback period Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit)

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

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition

Score: 54/100. 55 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition

30.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 vs Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition: which one earns more per day?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition is more profitable at $-2.85/day compared to $-4.93/day for the Canaan AvalonMiner 1246. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 or Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition?

The Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition is quieter at 55 dB compared to the Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 vs Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition: which fits a residential setup better?

The Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition scores 54/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 22/100 for the Canaan AvalonMiner 1246). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 vs Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 runs at 38.0 J/TH while the Bitcoin Space Heater S19 Edition runs at 30.0 J/TH — a difference of 8.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 21% better efficiency (38.0 vs 30.0 J/TH).