Option 1
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s)
Option 2
A40 (3.3TH/s)
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) leads this comparison
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. A40 (3.3TH/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 M50S (128TH/s) | A40 (3.3TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | MicroBT | Miner | Contextual |
| Model | M50 | A40 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 128 TH/s Best | 3.3 TH/s | Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 3276W | 1600W Best | A40 (3.3TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 25.59 J/TH Best | 484.85 J/TH | Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 78.6 kWh | 38.4 kWh Best | A40 (3.3TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.57 Best | -$1.73 | Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$17.02 Best | -$52.02 | Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) |
| Price | $637.86 | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 125 x 425 x 225 mm | 360 x 290 x 185 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | N/A | 14500 g | Contextual |
Performance
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) or A40 (3.3TH/s)?
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 128 TH/s compared to A40 (3.3TH/s)'s 3.3 TH/s.
Is Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) more efficient than A40 (3.3TH/s)?
Yes, Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) is more energy efficient at 25.59 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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