ASIC miner comparison

Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) vs Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)

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

Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s)
VS
Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)
Higher hashrate
M53
Better efficiency
M53
Estimated net daily
M53
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s)

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Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
260 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.86
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Option 2

Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)

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Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
18 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.88
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Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) leads this comparison

Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

M53
4
metric wins
S9
3
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 M53S (260TH/s)Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)Advantage
Brand
MicroBT
Antminer
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Model
M53
S9
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Hashrate
260 TH/s
Best
18 TH/s
Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s)
Power Consumption
6760W
1728W
Best
Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)
Efficiency
26.00 J/TH
Best
96.00 J/TH
Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s)
Daily energy use
162.2 kWh
41.5 kWh
Best
Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$1.86
Best
-$1.88
Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$55.93
Best
-$56.35
Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s)
Price
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Estimated ROI
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Cooling
AIR
HYDRO
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Dimensions
86 x 663 x 482 mm
125 x 360 x 190 mm
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Weight
27500 g
5150 g
Best
Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)

Performance

Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) or Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)?

Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 260 TH/s compared to Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)'s 18 TH/s.

Is Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) more efficient than Antminer S9 Hydro (18TH/s)?

Yes, Whatsminer M53S (260TH/s) is more energy efficient at 26.00 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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