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Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro vs Canaan Avalon A15 Pro

Comparing
two miners
Decided by
Efficiency (J/TH, lower is better)
Last reviewed
2026-08-18
Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro4.5

The efficiency benchmark at 9.5 J/TH: a 580 TH/s liquid-cooled 3U unit built for industrial racks and $0.04 power, not for home setups.

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro3.9

Canaan's answer to the Antminer S21 Pro: the same 15.0 J/TH efficiency at 221 TH/s, usually a few hundred dollars cheaper.

Verdict: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro is the more efficient machine: 9.5 J/TH against 15.0 J/TH for Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, on the rated watts and nominal hashrate each maker publishes.

Criterion
Efficiency (J/TH, lower is better)
Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro
9.5 J/TH
Canaan Avalon A15 Pro
15.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, fact by fact

Every row is from the two reviews as of their review dates, with sources on each. A check marks the side a decidable criterion favours; rows without one are information, not a score.

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and Canaan Avalon A15 Pro compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactBitmain Antminer S23 HydroCanaan Avalon A15 Pro
Efficiency9.5 J/TH (favoured on this row)15.0 J/TH
Editorial rating4.53.9
Hashrate580 TH/s (3U unit); larger hydro units reach 1,160 TH/s221 TH/s
Power draw5,510 W3,315 W
Street price$16,500 to $29,800$3,500 to $4,800
Price per TH/s (midpoint)$39.91$18.78 (favoured on this row)
CoolingHydro (liquid loop)Air
NoiseVery low, liquid loop75 dB
ReleasedJanuary 20262025
Made byBitmainCanaan
Best forIndustrial and data-center operations chasing the lowest J/TH on the marketBuyers who want a third major manufacturer with competitive specs at a fair price
Last reviewed2026-08-182026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Canaan Avalon A15 Pro more efficient?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro is the more efficient machine: 9.5 J/TH against 15.0 J/TH for Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, on the rated watts and nominal hashrate each maker publishes. Efficiency is derived from the record's rated watts and nominal hashrate and never stored, so it cannot disagree with the numbers beside it.

Which is better value, Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Canaan Avalon A15 Pro?

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, at $18.78 per TH/s against $39.91, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro $16,500 to $29,800, Canaan Avalon A15 Pro $3,500 to $4,800) as of the review dates. A cheaper terahash that burns more power costs more over a year at most electricity prices.

Which is quieter, Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Canaan Avalon A15 Pro?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro: Very low, liquid loop, hydro (liquid loop) cooling. Canaan Avalon A15 Pro: 75 dB, air cooling. Neither belongs in a room people use; the mining hub covers where each can actually run.

Which is newer, Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Canaan Avalon A15 Pro?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro, released January 2026, against 2025 for Canaan Avalon A15 Pro.

The full reviews: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, each with its sources, and every miner we review.

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