Whatsminer M36S+ (164TH/s) vs Antminer A3 (815GH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Whatsminer M36S+ (164TH/s)
Option 2
Antminer A3 (815GH/s)
Antminer A3 (815GH/s) leads this comparison
Antminer A3 (815GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Whatsminer M36S+ (164TH/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 M36S+ (164TH/s) | Antminer A3 (815GH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | MicroBT | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | M36 | A3 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 164 TH/s Best | 815 GH/s | Whatsminer M36S+ (164TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 5576W | 1275W Best | Antminer A3 (815GH/s) |
| Efficiency | 34.00 J/TH | 1.56 J/GH Best | Antminer A3 (815GH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 133.8 kWh | 30.6 kWh Best | Antminer A3 (815GH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$3.06 | -$1.65 Best | Antminer A3 (815GH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$91.78 | -$49.38 Best | Antminer A3 (815GH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 267 x 401 x 147 mm | 125 x 321 x 208 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 16000 g | 4200 g Best | Antminer A3 (815GH/s) |
Performance
Whatsminer M36S+ (164TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer A3 (815GH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Whatsminer M36S+ (164TH/s) or Antminer A3 (815GH/s)?
Whatsminer M36S+ (164TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 164 TH/s compared to Antminer A3 (815GH/s)'s 815 GH/s.
Is Whatsminer M36S+ (164TH/s) more efficient than Antminer A3 (815GH/s)?
Antminer A3 (815GH/s) is more energy efficient at 1.56 J/GH.
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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