Abstract: We compare and pretense various put-on metrics for two of the latest and most spirit efficient Bitcoin mining products, MicroBTs Whatsminer M30S+ and Bitmains Antminer S19 Pro. Obviously the more expensive 7nm Bitmain product is more powerful, however the miners are pretty same in terms of output. Our data over a sharp three day epoch shows that the Bitmain miner has slightly stronger put it on than the Whatsminer, however the Whatsminer appears to have vanguard stability. In general, both machines are impressive and we forecast the two companies will be in neck and neck competition higher than the bordering few years.

Antminer S19 plus vs Whatsminer M30s

Following upon from our June 2020 piece, the Battle For ASIC Supremacy, in this credit we dive into the details of the flagship products from two of the leading ASIC manufacturing contenders. MicroBTs Whatsminer M30S+, nearby for US$1,580 and Bitmains Antminer S19 Pro, past a list price of US$2,407. In this balance we experimented taking into account the two products, running each miner for three days and recording various bill metrics, such as the hashrate, skill usage, temperature, hermetically sealed level and even the expose flow keenness from the main outlet.

It should be noted that the Whatsminer M30S+ is not MicroBTs most unbiased product and a more efficient Whatsminer M30S++ has been released.

MinerReported Hashrate (TH/s)Efficiency (J/TH)

Antminer S199534.5

Antminer S19 Pro11029.5

Whatsminer M30S+10034.0

Whatsminer M30S++11231.0

Hashrate

Bitmains S19 pro has a reported hashrate of 110 TH/s, though the Whatsminer M30S+ can reportedly generate 100 TH/s. This is an unbelievable amount of hash attempts for one machine, over 100 trillion attempts at finding Bitcoins block hash per second. As Figure 1 under illustrates, in the grow old both miners achieved a hashrate approaching their respective wish level.

After upgrading the firmware to the latest version, the Whatsminer M30S+ achieved an average hashrate of 103.8 TH/s, 3.8% above the advertised level, while Bitmains S19 lead achieved 110.7 TH/s, 0.6% above the advertised figure. As the chart as well as indicates, the Whatsminer obtained a more stable hashrate, subsequently a variance significantly less than the Bitmain product in the period. We consider this stability a significant factor in favour of MicroBT.

Variances in the hashrate can as a consequence be driven by exchange psychotherapy environments. In our exploit the teetotal was reasonably warm and this may have impacted the results.

Figures 2 and 3 below campaign the hashrate for each miner as reported by the mining pool, based on 15 minute windows and so has vanguard variance.

Figure 2 Whatsminer M30S+ Pool Reported Hashrate (TH/s)

Antminer S19 pro vs Whatsminer M30S+: life efficiency

As Figures 4 and 5 under indicate, taking into consideration it comes to excitement efficiency, both products performed well, in origin when the advertised figures. In the period the Whatsminer used an average of 34.4 J/TH, 1.0% above the advertised figure of 34 J/TH. The Antminer fared slightly better, it used an average of 29.7 J/TH, 0.6% above the advertised rate.

Whatsminer high knack Mode

The Whatsminer M30S+ after that has an choice of a high power mode, which we experimented in the manner of for one day. As Figure 6 below shows, during this time the miner produced an average output of 109.4 TH/s, a significant growth compared to normal power mode. Of course this afterward consumes more power, 3,743 W, compared to 3,331 W in normal conditions.

In high capacity mode the Whatsminer had marginally bigger liveliness efficiency, as soon as an average rate of 34.3 J/TH.

Temperature Comparison

One of the most significant differences in the middle of the devices, in Bitmains favour, is the average temperature of the miners. We measured the temperature all hour, by placing an electronic thermometer 15cm away from the main expose outlet, directly in the air stream. MicroBT Whatsminer M30s Review was on average 45.9C, as regards 10.5C cooler compared to the Whatsminer. We believe to be this a significant difference, in favour of the Antminer. This may be due to the Antminers degrade skill consumption or forward-looking cooling in the Antminer, which has more fans and generates a difficult air flow speed. In auxiliary to the Whatsminer let breathe flow temperature beast considerably warmer than the Antminer, the Whatsminer device itself was afterward significantly hotter in the period.

(Note: self-denying measured 15cm away from the miner, directly in the expose flow outside the main exhaust)

Antminer S19 plus vs Whatsminer M30S+: strong Comparison

We next measured the level of noise generated by each machine, by placing a sealed meter 15cm away from the miner, in a handing out perpendicular to the main freshen flow. The Whatsminer was the lounder machine, generating an average hermetic of 83.0 dB, compared to the Antminer behind 81.4 dB. As Figure 9 below illustrates, the Whatsminer was in the distance more stable, afterward the Antminer solid shifting on the subject of four mature as much as the Whatsminer. This is a well enough same savings account to the hashrate, where the Antiminer performs slightly better, but the Whatsminer has higher stability. It will be interesting to see if this means that the Whatsminer proves to be more resilient exceeding the long term.

Figure 9 Miner Volume (dB)

(Note: A sound meter was placed 15 cm from the miner, perpendicular to the enthusiast outtake)

(Measuring the level of unassailable generated by the Whatsminer M30S+)

Air Speed

In what admittedly is probably the least useful metric in this report, we measured the expose flow speed. Based upon an average of ten readings, one hour apart, the Antminer generated an average readiness of 5.2 m/s, compared to the Whatsminer behind 3.0 m/s.

Figure 10 Miner let breathe flow quickness (m/s)

(Note: expose quickness measured 15cm away from the miner, directly in the expose flow external the main exhaust)

(Measuring ventilate eagerness generated by the Whatsminer M30S+)

Start-up time

A key place where we found the Antminer to be stronger is the boot time. Based upon an average of five attempts, the Antminer reached its target hashrate in on the order of four minutes, even though the Whatsminer took an average of something like 27 minutes to boot up. However, this may be due to a safety feature in the Whatsminer.

Figure 11 times for miner to attain wish hashrate (minutes)

Logistics and supply chain

One key area where MicroBT is currently excelling compared to Bitmain, is supply chain management. If one wants to purchase one of these miners now, there straightforwardly is no choice, the Antminer is not currently welcoming for sale. We have spoken to numerous Bitmain clients who have complained very nearly repeated shipment delays and warehouse problems. We even faced this misfortune ourselves, MicroBT was competent to direct the product in a few days, even if Bitmain took more or less five weeks, often blaming warehouse problems. The cause of this could be that TSMCs 7nm chips have supply issues amassed next the ongoing capacity suffer at Bitmain, which is said to be impacting the logistics network.

Whatsminer vs Antminer: Conclusion

The first concern to note is that the Antminer S19 help is clearly a improved more animatronics efficient machine, achieving 29.7 J/TH, far-off subjugate than the Whatsminer upon 34.4 J/TH. However, MicroBT has already launched a newer product, available for sale now, the M30S++, afterward a reported efficiency of 31.0 J/TH. This is yet inferior to Bitmain, however it is lovely close, especially subsequently Bitmain uses a complex accomplish 7nm TSMC chip, compared to MicroBT using a lower pretend 8nm Samsung chip. It should also be noted that the MicroBT products are far and wide cheaper and crucially, approachable now, even though Bitmains products are sold out according to the Bitmain website.

In evaluating the relative strength of the companies and their order outlook, Bitmain nevertheless has the disrespect edge in our view. Primarily driven by Bitmains well along brand and post recognition. We have spoken to several mining farm operators and even though they are typically deeply enraged by Bitmains supply chain issues, many of them are keen to fix to Bitmain without even taking into consideration MicroBT. It is furthermore definitely difficult to get a mining farm operator to switch, as sticking to one manufacturer improves full of zip efficiency and reduces keep costs.

As for the products themselves, based upon the data in this report, we would conclude the companies are neck and neck, or perhaps, following subsequently everything, Bitmain nevertheless has a miniscule lead.