Antminer R4 (8.7MH/s) vs Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Antminer R4 (8.7MH/s)
Option 2
Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s)
Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s) leads this comparison
Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer R4 (8.7MH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.
Profit estimates use currently available product data and a hosted electricity rate of $0.060/kWh.
Technical comparison
Side-by-side mining, operating, and commercial specs.
| Feature | Antminer R4 (8.7MH/s) | Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Model | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 8.7 MH/s | 56 MH/s Best | Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 0W | 0W | Tie |
| Efficiency | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Daily energy use | 0.0 kWh | 0.0 kWh | Tie |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | $0.31 | $2.00 Best | Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | $9.32 | $59.89 Best | Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 100 x 515 x 222 mm | 155 x 390 x 240 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 2500 g Best | 12500 g | Antminer R4 (8.7MH/s) |
Performance
Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Efficiency data is not available for this comparison.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer R4 (8.7MH/s) or Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s)?
Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s) has a higher hashrate of 56 MH/s compared to Antminer R4 (8.7MH/s)'s 8.7 MH/s.
Is Antminer R4 (8.7MH/s) more efficient than Whatsminer M21S (56MH/s)?
Efficiency data is not available for this comparison.
Which miner has the better estimated ROI?
Estimated ROI is not available because one of the miners is missing current pricing or profit data.
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