ASIC miner comparison

WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s) vs Antminer L9 (16GH/s)

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

WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s)
VS
Antminer L9 (16GH/s)
Higher hashrate
M56
Better efficiency
M56
Estimated net daily
L9
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s)

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WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
212 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.21
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Option 2

Antminer L9 (16GH/s)

50 available
Antminer L9 (16GH/s)
Price
$2,847.60
ROI
79 mo
Hashrate
16 GH/s
Net daily
$1.19
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Antminer L9 (16GH/s) leads this comparison

Antminer L9 (16GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

M56
3
metric wins
L9
4
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 M56S (212TH/s)Antminer L9 (16GH/s)Advantage
Brand
MicroBT
Antminer
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Model
M56
L9
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Hashrate
212 TH/s
Best
16 GH/s
WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s)
Power Consumption
5550W
3360W
Best
Antminer L9 (16GH/s)
Efficiency
26.18 J/TH
Best
210.00 J/GH
WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s)
Daily energy use
133.2 kWh
80.6 kWh
Best
Antminer L9 (16GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$1.21
$1.19
Best
Antminer L9 (16GH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$36.36
$35.75
Best
Antminer L9 (16GH/s)
Price
N/A
$2,847.60
Contextual
Estimated ROI
N/A
79 mo
Contextual
Cooling
IMMERSION
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
267 x 401 x 147 mm
195 x 379 x 290 mm
Contextual
Weight
13000 g
Best
17000 g
WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s)

Performance

WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s) or Antminer L9 (16GH/s)?

WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 212 TH/s compared to Antminer L9 (16GH/s)'s 16 GH/s.

Is WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s) more efficient than Antminer L9 (16GH/s)?

Yes, WhatsMiner M56S (212TH/s) is more energy efficient at 26.18 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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