Fluminer T3 vs MicroBT Whatsminer M60S
- Comparing
- two miners
- Decided by
- Efficiency (J/TH, lower is better)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-18
Quiet enough for an apartment at 40-55 dB, the Fluminer T3 puts 115 TH/s on an ordinary household outlet drawing 1700 W.
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: Fluminer T3
Fluminer T3 is the more efficient machine: 14.8 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)
- Fluminer T3
- 14.8 J/TH
- MicroBT Whatsminer M60S
- 18.5 J/TH
Fluminer T3 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.
| Fact | Fluminer T3 | MicroBT Whatsminer M60S |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 14.8 J/TH (favoured on this row) | 18.5 J/TH |
| Editorial rating | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Hashrate | 115 TH/s | 170-186 TH/s depending on batch |
| Power draw | 1,700 W | 3,441 W |
| Street price | $1,800 to $2,500 | $3,800 to $4,500 |
| Price per TH/s (midpoint) | $18.70 (favoured on this row) | $22.31 |
| Cooling | Air | Air |
| Noise | 40-55 dB | 75 dB |
| Released | July 2025 | 2024 |
| Made by | Fluminer | MicroBT |
| Best for | Apartment and home miners who want real hashrate without lawnmower noise | Beginners who want a reputable second manufacturer at a lower entry price |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-18 | 2026-08-18 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fluminer T3 or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S more efficient?
Fluminer T3 is the more efficient machine: 14.8 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, Fluminer T3 or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?
Fluminer T3, at $18.70 per TH/s against $22.31, on the midpoint of each street-price band (Fluminer T3 $1,800 to $2,500, 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, Fluminer T3 or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?
Fluminer T3: 40-55 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, Fluminer T3 or MicroBT Whatsminer M60S?
Fluminer T3, released July 2025, against 2024 for MicroBT Whatsminer M60S.
The full reviews: Fluminer T3 and MicroBT Whatsminer M60S, each with its sources, and every miner we review.
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