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Canaan Avalon A15 Pro vs MicroBT Whatsminer M60S

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

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: Canaan Avalon A15 Pro

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro is the more efficient machine: 15.0 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)
Canaan Avalon A15 Pro
15.0 J/TH
MicroBT Whatsminer M60S
18.5 J/TH

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro 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.

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactCanaan Avalon A15 ProMicroBT Whatsminer M60S
Efficiency15.0 J/TH (favoured on this row)18.5 J/TH
Editorial rating3.93.3
Hashrate221 TH/s170-186 TH/s depending on batch
Power draw3,315 W3,441 W
Street price$3,500 to $4,800$3,800 to $4,500
Price per TH/s (midpoint)$18.78 (favoured on this row)$22.31
CoolingAirAir
Noise75 dB75 dB
Released20252024
Made byCanaanMicroBT
Best forBuyers who want a third major manufacturer with competitive specs at a fair priceBeginners who want a reputable second manufacturer at a lower entry price
Last reviewed2026-08-182026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Is Canaan Avalon A15 Pro or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S more efficient?

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro is the more efficient machine: 15.0 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, Canaan Avalon A15 Pro or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, at $18.78 per TH/s against $22.31, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Canaan Avalon A15 Pro $3,500 to $4,800, 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, Canaan Avalon A15 Pro or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro: 75 dB, air 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, Canaan Avalon A15 Pro or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Canaan Avalon A15 Pro, released 2025, against 2024 for MicroBT Whatsminer M60S.

The full reviews: Canaan Avalon A15 Pro and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, each with its sources, and every miner we review.

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