Canaan Unveils the Avalon A16 Series

Canaan Inc. has introduced the Avalon A16 series, featuring two new ASIC models — the Avalon A16 (282 TH/s) and Avalon A16XP (300 TH/s) — representing the company’s most efficient Bitcoin miners to date. Both models launched during Blockchain Life 2025 in late October, and mark a decisive leap forward in performance-per-watt, narrowing the efficiency gap with other major manufacturers in the industry.

Avalon A16 — 282 TH/s at 13.8 J/TH

• Hashrate: 282 TH/s
• Power Draw: 3,900 W
• Efficiency: 13.8 J/TH
• Algorithm: SHA-256
• Release Date: October 28, 2025

At 13.8 joules per terahash, the Avalon A16 positions itself in the top tier of air-cooled machines, surpassing the previous A15’s efficiency by more than 22%. This performance makes it particularly appealing for large-scale industrial miners running at energy costs at or below $0.06/kWh, where it can generate roughly $8.47 in daily profit (at current market conditions).

Avalon A16XP — 300 TH/s at 12.8 J/TH

• Hashrate: 300 TH/s
• Power Draw: 3,850 W
• Efficiency: 12.8 J/TH
• Algorithm: SHA-256
• Release Date: October 28, 2025

The flagship Avalon A16XP model refines Canaan’s 5nm architecture and voltage regulation system to achieve 12.8 J/TH, making it one of the most efficient air-cooled ASICs available globally. Despite offering 6% higher hashrate than the A16, the A16XP draws slightly less power.

At a $0.06/kWh electricity rate, the A16XP yields approximately $9.44 in daily profit, or about $3,446 annually:

Market and Strategic Context

The A16 series launch signals Canaan’s front-line competitiveness. With this release, Canaan has joined other major manufacturers in offering sub-14 J/TH performance in a mass-producible air-cooled rig.

These machines arrive at a crucial moment. Post-halving economics have compressed margins, making efficiency a critical determinant of fleet profitability. For miners operating on tight power budgets, each joule saved directly translates into hashprice resilience and stronger cash flow per kWh. At current hashprice levels, the A16 and A16XP entail payback periods of 16 and 20 months, respectively:

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