Option 1
STU-U8 (46TH/s)
Option 2
Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s)
STU-U8 (46TH/s) leads this comparison
STU-U8 (46TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Whatsminer M30S (86TH/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 | STU-U8 (46TH/s) | Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | StrongU | MicroBT | Contextual |
| Model | STU | M30 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 46 TH/s | 86 TH/s Best | Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 2100W Best | 3268W | STU-U8 (46TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 45.65 J/TH | 38.00 J/TH Best | Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 50.4 kWh Best | 78.4 kWh | STU-U8 (46TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$1.53 Best | -$1.99 | STU-U8 (46TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$46.02 Best | -$59.58 | STU-U8 (46TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 130 x 390 x 220 mm | 150 x 390 x 225 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 8200 g Best | 10500 g | STU-U8 (46TH/s) |
Performance
Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: STU-U8 (46TH/s) or Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s)?
Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 86 TH/s compared to STU-U8 (46TH/s)'s 46 TH/s.
Is STU-U8 (46TH/s) more efficient than Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s)?
Whatsminer M30S (86TH/s) is more energy efficient at 38.00 J/TH.
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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