StrongU STU-U8

Hashrate 46.0 TH/s Power 2,100 W Efficiency 45.7 J/TH

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

Hashrate 112.0 TH/s Power 3,472 W Efficiency 31.0 J/TH

StrongU STU-U8 vs Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

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

Specifications Comparison

StrongU STU-U8	Specification	Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)
46.0 TH/s	Hashrate	112.0 TH/s
2,100 W	Power Consumption	3,472 W
45.7 J/TH	Efficiency	31.0 J/TH
—	Noise Level	50 dB
8,200.0 kg	Weight	12.0 kg
7,165 BTU/hr	BTU Output	11,847 BTU/hr
26/100	Home Mining Score	50/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
StrongU	Manufacturer	MicroBT

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

StrongU STU-U8

Daily Revenue 0.00002117 BTC $1.63

Daily Electricity -$5.04

Daily Profit -$3.41

Monthly -$102.31

Yearly -$1,244.80

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

Daily Revenue 0.00005154 BTC $3.97

Daily Electricity -$8.33

Daily Profit -$4.37

Monthly -$130.95

Yearly -$1,593.26

Based on BTC price of $76,982 and current network difficulty as of May 18, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Our scoring model gives the nod to the Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro), which leads on 4 of 5 weighted factors (efficiency, hashrate, home mining score, noise level). The standout gap is 143% more hashrate (46.0 vs 112.0 TH/s) in the Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)'s favour. The StrongU STU-U8 holds the edge in power consumption. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) — wins on 4 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

The StrongU STU-U8 and Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) 143% more hashrate (46.0 vs 112.0 TH/s)
StrongU STU-U8 40% better power draw (2,100 vs 3,472 W)
Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) 32% better efficiency (45.7 vs 31.0 J/TH)
Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) 100% better weight (8,200.0 vs 12.0 kg)
Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) 65% more heat output (7,165 vs 11,847 BTU/hr)
Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) 92% more home mining score (26.0 vs 50.0)

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.

StrongU STU-U8	Metric	Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)
—	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$3,000
-$3.41	Daily net profit	-$4.37
-$1,245	Net after 1 year	-$4,593
-$2,490	Net after 2 years	-$6,187
-$3,734	Net after 3 years	-$7,780
—	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

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

Score: 50/100. 50 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)

31.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

StrongU STU-U8 vs Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro): which one earns more per day?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the StrongU STU-U8 is more profitable at $-3.41/day compared to $-4.37/day for the Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro). Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the StrongU STU-U8 or Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)?

The Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) is quieter at 50 dB compared to the StrongU STU-U8 at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

For mining at home, should I pick the StrongU STU-U8 or the Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro)?

The Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) scores 50/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 26/100 for the StrongU STU-U8). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

StrongU STU-U8 vs Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro): how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The StrongU STU-U8 runs at 45.7 J/TH while the Whatsminer M30S++ (Hydro) runs at 31.0 J/TH — a difference of 14.7 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 32% better efficiency (45.7 vs 31.0 J/TH).

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