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iPollo B1L

iPollo B1L

Hashrate 58.0 TH/s Power 3,000 W Efficiency 51.7 J/TH
VS

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

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

iPollo B1L vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

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

Specifications Comparison

iPollo B1L Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S
58.0 TH/s Hashrate 498.0 TH/s
3,000 W Power Consumption 6,723 W
51.7 J/TH Efficiency 13.5 J/TH
— Noise Level 75 dB
12,700.0 kg Weight 18.0 kg
10,236 BTU/hr BTU Output 22,939 BTU/hr
22/100 Home Mining Score 30/100
— Release Year —
SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
iPollo Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

iPollo B1L

Daily Revenue 0.00002669 BTC $2.11
Daily Electricity -$7.20
Daily Profit -$5.09
Monthly -$152.67
Yearly -$1,857.54

MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S

Daily Revenue 0.00022917 BTC $18.12
Daily Electricity -$16.14
Daily Profit $1.99
Monthly $59.67
Yearly $726.00

Based on BTC price of $79,086 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Run the numbers across every spec and the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S edges it: 4 of 5 factors go its way (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level). The standout gap is 759% more hashrate (58.0 vs 498.0 TH/s) in the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S's favour. That said, the iPollo B1L isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins power consumption. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.

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

Spec Deltas

The iPollo B1L and MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 759% more hashrate (58.0 vs 498.0 TH/s)
  • iPollo B1L 55% better power draw (3,000 vs 6,723 W)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 74% better efficiency (51.7 vs 13.5 J/TH)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 100% better weight (12,700.0 vs 18.0 kg)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 124% more heat output (10,236 vs 22,939 BTU/hr)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S 36% more home mining score (22.0 vs 30.0)

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.

iPollo B1L Metric MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S
$430 Upfront cost (MSRP) —
-$5.09 Daily net profit $1.99
-$2,288 Net after 1 year +$726
-$4,145 Net after 2 years +$1,452
-$6,003 Net after 3 years +$2,178
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

$7.08/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

iPollo B1L 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 $1.99/day compared to $-5.09/day for the iPollo B1L. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the iPollo B1L or MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S is quieter at 75 dB compared to the iPollo B1L at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the iPollo B1L or MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S?

The MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S scores 30/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 22/100 for the iPollo B1L). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

How far apart are the iPollo B1L and MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S on J/TH?

The iPollo B1L runs at 51.7 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M78S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 38.2 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 74% better efficiency (51.7 vs 13.5 J/TH).

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