ASIC miner comparison

Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) vs AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)

Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.

Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)
VS
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Higher hashrate
M21
Better efficiency
M21
Estimated net daily
A8
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)

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Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
56 TH/s
Net daily
-$3.03
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Option 2

AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)

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AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
11.5 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.36
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AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s) leads this comparison

AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/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.

M21
2
metric wins
A8
5
metric wins

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.

FeatureWhatsminer M21S (56TH/s)AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)Advantage
Brand
MicroBT
AvalonMiner
Contextual
Model
M21
A8
Contextual
Hashrate
56 TH/s
Best
11.5 TH/s
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)
Power Consumption
3360W
1200W
Best
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Efficiency
60.00 J/TH
Best
104.35 J/TH
Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s)
Daily energy use
80.6 kWh
28.8 kWh
Best
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$3.03
-$1.36
Best
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$90.85
-$40.74
Best
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/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
150 x 370 x 136 mm
Contextual
Weight
12500 g
4700 g
Best
AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/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 AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)?

Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 56 TH/s compared to AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/s)'s 11.5 TH/s.

Is Whatsminer M21S (56TH/s) more efficient than AvalonMiner 821 (11.5TH/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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