Canaan Avalon A15 Pro vs Bitaxe Gamma 601
- Comparing
- two miners
- Decided by
- Efficiency (J/TH, lower is better)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-18
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.
The open-source lottery ticket of Bitcoin mining: 1.2 TH/s at 18 W, built by a community that publishes its schematics.
No verdict
No verdict: both run at 15.0 J/TH, so the rows below decide by price per terahash, noise and cooling.
- Criterion
- Efficiency (J/TH, lower is better)
- Canaan Avalon A15 Pro
- 15.0 J/TH
- Bitaxe Gamma 601
- 15.0 J/TH
Canaan Avalon A15 Pro and Bitaxe Gamma 601, 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.
| Fact | Canaan Avalon A15 Pro | Bitaxe Gamma 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 15.0 J/TH | 15.0 J/TH |
| Editorial rating | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Hashrate | 221 TH/s | 1.2 TH/s |
| Power draw | 3,315 W | 18 W |
| Street price | $3,500 to $4,800 | $150 to $250 |
| Price per TH/s (midpoint) | $18.78 (favoured on this row) | $166.67 |
| Cooling | Air | Passive / small fan |
| Noise | 75 dB | Under 30 dB |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Made by | Canaan | Bitaxe (open source) |
| Best for | Buyers who want a third major manufacturer with competitive specs at a fair price | Open-source enthusiasts and solo-mining hobbyists who value learning over returns |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-18 | 2026-08-18 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Canaan Avalon A15 Pro or Bitaxe Gamma 601 more efficient?
No verdict: both run at 15.0 J/TH, so the rows below decide by price per terahash, noise and cooling. 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, Canaan Avalon A15 Pro or Bitaxe Gamma 601?
Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, at $18.78 per TH/s against $166.67, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Canaan Avalon A15 Pro $3,500 to $4,800, Bitaxe Gamma 601 $150 to $250) as of the review dates. A cheaper terahash that burns more power costs more over a year at most electricity prices.
Which is quieter, Canaan Avalon A15 Pro or Bitaxe Gamma 601?
Canaan Avalon A15 Pro: 75 dB, air cooling. Bitaxe Gamma 601: Under 30 dB, passive / small fan cooling. Neither belongs in a room people use; the mining hub covers where each can actually run.
Which is newer, Canaan Avalon A15 Pro or Bitaxe Gamma 601?
Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, released 2025, against 2024 for Bitaxe Gamma 601.
The full reviews: Canaan Avalon A15 Pro and Bitaxe Gamma 601, each with its sources, and every miner we review.
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