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Bitaxe GT

Bitaxe GT

Hashrate 5.0 TH/s Power 75 W Efficiency 15.0 J/TH
VS

MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S

Hashrate 282.0 TH/s Power 3,807 W Efficiency 13.5 J/TH

Bitaxe GT vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitaxe GT Specification MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S
5.0 TH/s Hashrate 282.0 TH/s
75 W Power Consumption 3,807 W
15.0 J/TH Efficiency 13.5 J/TH
42 dB Noise Level 75 dB
0.4 kg Weight 25.5 kg
256 BTU/hr BTU Output 12,990 BTU/hr
64/100 Home Mining Score 30/100
— Release Year —
SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
D-Central Manufacturer MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Bitaxe GT

Daily Revenue 0.00000230 BTC $0.18
Daily Electricity -$0.18
Daily Profit $0.00
Monthly $0.06
Yearly $0.73

MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S

Daily Revenue 0.00012977 BTC $10.26
Daily Electricity -$9.14
Daily Profit $1.13
Monthly $33.82
Yearly $411.53

Based on BTC price of $79,095 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S comes out ahead — it takes 2 of 5 (efficiency, hashrate). Where it pulls away hardest is 5540% more hashrate (5.0 vs 282.0 TH/s). The Bitaxe GT holds the edge in power consumption and home mining score and noise level. Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Bitaxe GT and MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S actually differ, with the gap quantified:

  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S 5540% more hashrate (5.0 vs 282.0 TH/s)
  • Bitaxe GT 98% better power draw (75.0 vs 3,807.0 W)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S 10% better efficiency (15.0 vs 13.5 J/TH)
  • Bitaxe GT 44% better noise (42.0 vs 75.0 dB)
  • Bitaxe GT 98% better weight (0.4 vs 25.5 kg)
  • MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S 4976% more heat output (256 vs 12,990 BTU/hr)
  • Bitaxe GT 113% more home mining score (64.0 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.

Bitaxe GT Metric MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S
$499 Upfront cost (MSRP) —
$0.00 Daily net profit $1.13
-$498 Net after 1 year +$412
-$498 Net after 2 years +$823
-$497 Net after 3 years +$1,235
Takes ~686.7 years to pay back at current rates 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 M72S

$1.13/day higher profit at current rates.

Best for Home Mining

Bitaxe GT

Score: 64/100. 42 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S

13.5 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the Bitaxe GT or the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S is more profitable at $1.13/day compared to $0.00/day for the Bitaxe GT. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Bitaxe GT vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S: which runs at a lower noise level?

The Bitaxe GT is quieter at 42 dB compared to the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S at 75 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Bitaxe GT or MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S?

The Bitaxe GT scores 64/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Bitaxe GT vs MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Bitaxe GT runs at 15.0 J/TH while the MicroBT WhatsMiner M72S runs at 13.5 J/TH — a difference of 1.5 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 10% better efficiency (15.0 vs 13.5 J/TH).

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