Option 1
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s)
Option 2
L21 (550MH/s)
Balanced match
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) and L21 (550MH/s) are close enough that your final choice should come down to stock, delivery timing, and hosting preference.
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) | L21 (550MH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | MicroBT | BW | Contextual |
| Model | M50 | L | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 128 TH/s Best | 550 MH/s | Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 3276W | 950W Best | L21 (550MH/s) |
| Efficiency | 25.59 J/TH | 1.73 J/MH Best | L21 (550MH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 78.6 kWh | 22.8 kWh Best | L21 (550MH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.57 Best | -$1.16 | Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$17.02 Best | -$34.74 | 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 | 130 x 350 x 155 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | N/A | 5750 g | Contextual |
Performance
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
L21 (550MH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
Check live stock, delivery schedule, and hosting capacity on the product page before placing an order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) or L21 (550MH/s)?
Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 128 TH/s compared to L21 (550MH/s)'s 550 MH/s.
Is Whatsminer M50S (128TH/s) more efficient than L21 (550MH/s)?
L21 (550MH/s) is more energy efficient at 1.73 J/MH.
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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