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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

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

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

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

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

Specifications Comparison

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S
90.0 TH/s Hashrate 498.0 TH/s
3,420 W Power Consumption 6,723 W
38.0 J/TH Efficiency 13.5 J/TH
— Noise Level 75 dB
12,800.0 kg Weight 18.0 kg
11,669 BTU/hr BTU Output 22,939 BTU/hr
22/100 Home Mining Score 30/100
— Release Year —
SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
Canaan Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246

Daily Revenue 0.00004142 BTC $3.24
Daily Electricity -$8.21
Daily Profit -$4.97
Monthly -$149.12
Yearly -$1,814.33

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

Daily Revenue 0.00022917 BTC $17.91
Daily Electricity -$16.14
Daily Profit $1.78
Monthly $53.33
Yearly $648.79

Based on BTC price of $78,163 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S comes out ahead — it takes 4 of 5 (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level). Where it pulls away hardest is 453% more hashrate (90.0 vs 498.0 TH/s). The Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 claws back ground on power consumption. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S — wins on 4 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

The Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 and MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 453% more hashrate (90.0 vs 498.0 TH/s)
  • Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 49% better power draw (3,420 vs 6,723 W)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 64% better efficiency (38.0 vs 13.5 J/TH)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 100% better weight (12,800.0 vs 18.0 kg)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 97% more heat output (11,669 vs 22,939 BTU/hr)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 36% more home mining score (22.0 vs 30.0)

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 AvalonMiner 1246 Metric MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S
$241 Upfront cost (MSRP) —
-$4.97 Daily net profit $1.78
-$2,055 Net after 1 year +$649
-$3,870 Net after 2 years +$1,298
-$5,684 Net after 3 years +$1,946
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 M78S

$6.75/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

Score: 30/100. 75 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S: which one earns more per day?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S is more profitable at $1.78/day compared to $-4.97/day for the Canaan AvalonMiner 1246. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S: which runs at a lower noise level?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S is quieter at 75 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 MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S: which fits a residential setup better?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S scores 30/100 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.

What is the efficiency difference between Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 and MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The Canaan AvalonMiner 1246 runs at 38.0 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 24.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 64% better efficiency (38.0 vs 13.5 J/TH).

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