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Canaan Avalon Nano 3S vs MicroBT Whatsminer M60S

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

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: MicroBT Whatsminer M60S

MicroBT Whatsminer M60S is the more efficient machine: 18.5 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)
Canaan Avalon Nano 3S
23.3 J/TH
MicroBT Whatsminer M60S
18.5 J/TH

Canaan Avalon Nano 3S 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 Nano 3S and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactCanaan Avalon Nano 3SMicroBT Whatsminer M60S
Efficiency23.3 J/TH18.5 J/TH (favoured on this row)
Editorial rating3.43.3
Hashrate6.0 TH/s170-186 TH/s depending on batch
Power draw140 W3,441 W
Street price$200 to $300$3,800 to $4,500
Price per TH/s (midpoint)$41.67$22.31 (favoured on this row)
CoolingPassive / small fanAir
NoiseAbout 45 dB75 dB
Released20252024
Made byCanaanMicroBT
Best forHobbyists who want a silent desk miner to learn on, not a profit machineBeginners who want a reputable second manufacturer at a lower entry price
Last reviewed2026-08-182026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Is Canaan Avalon Nano 3S or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S more efficient?

MicroBT Whatsminer M60S is the more efficient machine: 18.5 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, Canaan Avalon Nano 3S or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, at $22.31 per TH/s against $41.67, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Canaan Avalon Nano 3S $200 to $300, 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 Nano 3S or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Canaan Avalon Nano 3S: About 45 dB, passive / small fan 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 Nano 3S or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Canaan Avalon Nano 3S, released 2025, against 2024 for MicroBT Whatsminer M60S.

The full reviews: Canaan Avalon Nano 3S and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, each with its sources, and every miner we review.

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