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Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro vs MicroBT Whatsminer M60S

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.

MicroBT Whatsminer M60S3.3

MicroBT's entry point to the current generation: 186 TH/s at 18.5 J/TH for $3,800 to $4,500, and a hedge against running an all-Bitmain fleet.

Verdict: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro is the more efficient machine: 9.5 J/TH against 18.5 J/TH for MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, 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
MicroBT Whatsminer M60S
18.5 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M60S compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactBitmain Antminer S23 HydroMicroBT Whatsminer M60S
Efficiency9.5 J/TH (favoured on this row)18.5 J/TH
Editorial rating4.53.3
Hashrate580 TH/s (3U unit); larger hydro units reach 1,160 TH/s170-186 TH/s depending on batch
Power draw5,510 W3,441 W
Street price$16,500 to $29,800$3,800 to $4,500
Price per TH/s (midpoint)$39.91$22.31 (favoured on this row)
CoolingHydro (liquid loop)Air
NoiseVery low, liquid loop75 dB
ReleasedJanuary 20262024
Made byBitmainMicroBT
Best forIndustrial and data-center operations chasing the lowest J/TH on the marketBeginners who want a reputable second manufacturer at a lower entry price
Last reviewed2026-08-182026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S more efficient?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro is the more efficient machine: 9.5 J/TH against 18.5 J/TH for MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, at $22.31 per TH/s against $39.91, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro $16,500 to $29,800, MicroBT Whatsminer M60S $3,800 to $4,500) 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro: Very low, liquid loop, hydro (liquid loop) cooling. MicroBT Whatsminer M60S: 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro, released January 2026, against 2024 for MicroBT Whatsminer M60S.

The full reviews: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, each with its sources, and every miner we review.

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