WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) vs Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s)
Option 2
Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)
WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) leads this comparison
WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer S5 (1.16TH/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 M61s+ (242TH/s) | Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Whatsminer | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | M60 | S5 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 242 TH/s Best | 1.16 TH/s | WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 4080W | 590W Best | Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 16.86 J/TH Best | 510.82 J/TH | WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 97.9 kWh | 14.2 kWh Best | Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | $3.52 Best | -$0.81 | WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | $105.74 Best | -$24.29 | WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) |
| Price | $2,042.75 | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | 19 mo | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 430 x 226 x 155 mm | 137 x 298 x 155 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 15000 g | N/A | Contextual |
Performance
WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) or Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)?
WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 242 TH/s compared to Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)'s 1.16 TH/s.
Is WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) more efficient than Antminer S5 (1.16TH/s)?
Yes, WhatsMiner M61s+ (242TH/s) is more energy efficient at 16.86 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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