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Bitaxe Gamma 601 vs MicroBT Whatsminer M60S

Comparing
two miners
Decided by
Efficiency (J/TH, lower is better)
Last reviewed
2026-08-18
Bitaxe Gamma 6014.0

The open-source lottery ticket of Bitcoin mining: 1.2 TH/s at 18 W, built by a community that publishes its schematics.

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: Bitaxe Gamma 601

Bitaxe Gamma 601 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)
Bitaxe Gamma 601
15.0 J/TH
MicroBT Whatsminer M60S
18.5 J/TH

Bitaxe Gamma 601 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.

Bitaxe Gamma 601 and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactBitaxe Gamma 601MicroBT Whatsminer M60S
Efficiency15.0 J/TH (favoured on this row)18.5 J/TH
Editorial rating4.03.3
Hashrate1.2 TH/s170-186 TH/s depending on batch
Power draw18 W3,441 W
Street price$150 to $250$3,800 to $4,500
Price per TH/s (midpoint)$166.67$22.31 (favoured on this row)
CoolingPassive / small fanAir
NoiseUnder 30 dB75 dB
Released20242024
Made byBitaxe (open source)MicroBT
Best forOpen-source enthusiasts and solo-mining hobbyists who value learning over returnsBeginners who want a reputable second manufacturer at a lower entry price
Last reviewed2026-08-182026-08-18

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitaxe Gamma 601 or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S more efficient?

Bitaxe Gamma 601 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, Bitaxe Gamma 601 or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, at $22.31 per TH/s against $166.67, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Bitaxe Gamma 601 $150 to $250, 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, Bitaxe Gamma 601 or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Bitaxe Gamma 601: Under 30 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, Bitaxe Gamma 601 or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?

Both were released in 2024 (Bitaxe Gamma 601 in 2024, MicroBT Whatsminer M60S in 2024).

The full reviews: Bitaxe Gamma 601 and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, each with its sources, and every miner we review.

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