MICROBT WhatsMiner M60 Bitcoin Miner

The MICROBT WhatsMiner M60 is a high-efficiency, air-cooled Bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT (a top Chinese manufacturer rivaling Bitmain), released in October 2023 with ongoing production and batches into 2026. It’s part of the M60 series (including variants like M60S at higher hashrates), optimized for the SHA-256 algorithm to mine Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Bitcoin SV (BSV). Powered by advanced 5nm chips (some reports note 3nm in premium batches), it offers excellent efficiency for professional farms or semi-pro home/garage setups, though its noise and power draw limit true bedroom use. Variants range from ~154–186 TH/s depending on batch/tuning, with the standard M60 around 170–172 TH/s.

Key Specifications (Standard M60 ~172 TH/s Variant)

• Hashrate: 170–172 TH/s (±5%; batches from 154–186 TH/s, e.g., M60S up to 186 TH/s with tuning/overclock)
• Power Consumption: 3,300–3,422 W (typical wall power at 25–35°C; lower in eco modes ~3,100–3,383 W)
• Efficiency: 19–19.9 J/TH (industry-competitive; M60S variants ~18.5 J/TH)
• Algorithm: SHA-256 (BTC, BCH, BSV)
• Cooling: Air-cooled (2 high-performance fans for optimal chip temps)
• Noise Level: ~75 dB (loud like a vacuum cleaner — needs dedicated ventilated space or soundproofing)
• Dimensions: 430 × 155 × 226 mm (compact rectangular chassis, non-rackmount but stackable)
• Weight: 13.5 kg (manageable for one person)
• Power Input: 220–240V AC (standard household/industrial; IEC C19 cable ≥16A)
• Connectivity: Ethernet RJ45 (web interface for pool config, monitoring, firmware updates)
• Operating Conditions: -5–35°C, humidity 5–95% (robust for varied climates)
• Other Features: In-built PSU (97%+ efficiency); supports pool mining (e.g., NiceHash, ViaBTC, F2Pool); 1-year warranty from MicroBT/resellers; overclock potential via custom firmware

Here are more product shots, close-ups of the dual-fan rear, front panel, and powered-on units:

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Features and Use Case

The M60 is a farm staple — reliable, efficient (beats older S19 series), and built tough with low failure rates compared to Bitmain rivals. Dual fans provide strong airflow for 24/7 stability, and its compact size fits garages or small sheds. Setup: Plug into 220–240V (check UK circuits; may need 16A breaker), Ethernet to router, configure pool via browser (e.g., stratum+tcp://pool.viabtc.com:3333). Users on X praise its longevity and heat output for winter warming, but note dust filters help longevity. Recent X posts (Jan 2026) show used units ~$12/TH for hosting/resale, with Black Friday deals on new stock.

Not home-plug-and-play like Bitaxe/NerdMiner (too loud/power-hungry), but viable in Romford garages with off-peak Octopus Energy (£0.15–0.20/kWh nights). Recent Antpool data flags M60 at “shutdown price” ($93k BTC at $0.08/kWh) amid high difficulty — still runs but marginal without cheap power.

Profitability and Pricing

At ~3,422W and BTC ~$95k (Jan 22, 2026), gross daily revenue ~$7–$8 USD (pool mining; high network hashrate ~1,000 EH/s, difficulty ~146T). In Romford (avg ~£0.25–0.30/kWh), daily power ~£20–£25 — net loss ~£12–18/day (tight/negative unless <£0.08/kWh or heat reuse). Monthly: ~£200–250 elec vs. ~£150–200 revenue. Better for low-cost power farms or hosting (e.g., US/Iceland ~$0.05/kWh). Tools like ASIC Miner market/NiceHash confirm ~-$1.60/day net at $0.10/kWh.

Compared to queried models:

• Vs. Canaan Avalon Q (90 TH/s, 1.7kW, home-quiet): Half hashrate but quieter/lower power for Romford homes; M60 for scale.
• Vs. Bitdeer SEALMINER A2 Hydro (500 TH/s, 7.5kW): M60 easier air-cooled entry vs. hydro beast.
• Vs. IceRiver KS5M (15 TH/s Kaspa): BTC focus here; altcoin volatility vs. BTC stability.
• Vs. Bitaxe Gamma (1.2 TH/s): Hobby lottery vs. M60 pro revenue (140x hashrate).