Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) vs AL2 Lite (2TH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)
Option 2
AL2 Lite (2TH/s)
AL2 Lite (2TH/s) leads this comparison
AL2 Lite (2TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Whatsminer M21S (56TH/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 | Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | MicroBT | IceRiver | Contextual |
| Model | M21 | AL2 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 56 TH/s Best | 2 TH/s | Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 3360W | 500W Best | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 60.00 J/TH Best | 250.00 J/TH | Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 80.6 kWh | 12.0 kWh Best | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$3.03 | -$0.37 Best | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$90.85 | -$11.10 Best | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 155 x 390 x 240 mm | 198 x 110 x 201 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 12500 g | 5000 g Best | AL2 Lite (2TH/s) |
Performance
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) or AL2 Lite (2TH/s)?
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 56 TH/s compared to AL2 Lite (2TH/s)'s 2 TH/s.
Is Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) more efficient than AL2 Lite (2TH/s)?
Yes, Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) is more energy efficient at 60.00 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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