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Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro vs Canaan Avalon Nano 3S

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 Nano 3S3.4

A silent desk miner is the promise; at about 45 dB and 140 W, the Avalon Nano 3S mostly keeps it while hashing 6 TH/s for the price of a video game.

Verdict: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro is the more efficient machine: 9.5 J/TH against 23.3 J/TH for Canaan Avalon Nano 3S, 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 Nano 3S
23.3 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and Canaan Avalon Nano 3S, 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 Nano 3S compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactBitmain Antminer S23 HydroCanaan Avalon Nano 3S
Efficiency9.5 J/TH (favoured on this row)23.3 J/TH
Editorial rating4.53.4
Hashrate580 TH/s (3U unit); larger hydro units reach 1,160 TH/s6.0 TH/s
Power draw5,510 W140 W
Street price$16,500 to $29,800$200 to $300
Price per TH/s (midpoint)$39.91 (favoured on this row)$41.67
CoolingHydro (liquid loop)Passive / small fan
NoiseVery low, liquid loopAbout 45 dB
ReleasedJanuary 20262025
Made byBitmainCanaan
Best forIndustrial and data-center operations chasing the lowest J/TH on the marketHobbyists who want a silent desk miner to learn on, not a profit machine
Last reviewed2026-08-182026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or Canaan Avalon Nano 3S more efficient?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro is the more efficient machine: 9.5 J/TH against 23.3 J/TH for Canaan Avalon Nano 3S, 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 Nano 3S?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro, at $39.91 per TH/s against $41.67, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro $16,500 to $29,800, Canaan Avalon Nano 3S $200 to $300) 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 Nano 3S?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro: Very low, liquid loop, hydro (liquid loop) cooling. Canaan Avalon Nano 3S: About 45 dB, passive / small fan 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 Nano 3S?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro, released January 2026, against 2025 for Canaan Avalon Nano 3S.

The full reviews: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and Canaan Avalon Nano 3S, each with its sources, and every miner we review.

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