Top 10 Bitcoin Mining ASIC Machines for 2026

If you're going to mine bitcoin, you're going to need a mining machine. In this blog post, we profile some of the best Bitcoin mining machines available in 2026.

Mining can be a great way to get bitcoin exposure, BUT it's also highly competitive and can be risky. Choosing the right machine model can make all the difference.

Our most recent quarterly Bitcoin Mining Economics Projections Report shows that future-proofing against network difficulty growth through better efficiency (J/TH) will be crucial for miners as global Bitcoin hashrate adoption continues around the world.

Here are the models we cover for this year's best Bitcoin mining machines:

1. Bitmain Antminer U3S23H (Hydro)
2. MicroBT Whatsminer M79S (Hydro)
3. Canaan Avalon A1566HA (Hydro)
4. MicroBT Whatsminer M70S+ (Air)
5. Canaan Avalon A16 XP (Air)
6. Bitmain Antminer S21 XP (Hydro)
7. MicroBT Whatsminer M66S (Immersion)
8. Canaan Avalon A1566i (Immersion)
9. Bitdeer Sealminer A2 Pro (Air)
10. Auradine Teraflux AT2880 (Air)

Note: Model selection is not driven by mining economics alone. Our framework considers efficiency (J/TH), form factor relevance (air, hydro, immersion), manufacturer track record, serviceability, and expected deployment scale across institutional fleets. Several models are newly announced or early in production, meaning shipment volumes and long-term reliability data are still limited; performance metrics should therefore be viewed as indicative rather than fully proven.

Including pre-deployment hardware reflects where capital and demand are moving into 2026, while recognizing that real-world uptime and support quality will ultimately separate winners from marketing claims.

Bitmain Antminer U3S23H (Hydro)

The Antminer U3S23H is the most performant hydro-cooled Bitcoin mining machine on the market today.

Overview

The U3S23H boasts a massive hashrate of 1,160 TH/s with an efficiency of 9.5 J/TH, consuming around 11,020 watts. It is expected to start shipping in February 2026. Since this model is still very new, supply is highly concentrated among a handful of industrial-scale professional mining companies.

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$27.50 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Antminer U3S23H directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) — Bitmain — at a current price of $30/TH.

MicroBT Whatsminer M79S (Hydro)

Overview

The M79S is second in line with petahash-scale machines, coming at 930 TH/s with an efficiency of 13.5 J/TH, consuming around 12,555 watts. It was initially announced during Bitcoin MENA in December 2025, but an exact shipping date has not been publicly communicated yet.

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$16.50 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Whatsminer M79S directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), MicroBT. Although pricing isn’t publicly available yet, it is expected to range anywhere between $25–$30/TH.

Canaan Avalon A1566HA (Hydro)

Overview

The A1566HA is Canaan’s rack server form-factor (2U) competitor, producing 480 TH/s with an efficiency of 16.8 J/TH, consuming around 8,064 watts. It was initially announced in June 2025, with first batches shipping in July.

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$6.25 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Avalon A1566HA directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Canaan, at a current price of $10.60/TH.

MicroBT Whatsminer M70S+ (Air)

Overview

The M70S+ is MicroBT’s flagship air-cooled model from its latest M70 Series announced during Bitcoin MENA in December 2025. It produces 244 TH/s with an efficiency of 12.5 J/TH, consuming around 3,140 watts. An exact shipping date has not been publicly communicated yet.

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$4.50 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Whatsminer M70S+ directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), MicroBT. Although pricing isn’t publicly available yet, it is expected to range anywhere between $16–$20/TH.

Canaan Avalon A16 XP (Air)

Overview

The A16XP is Canaan’s flagship air-cooled model from its latest A16 Series. It was announced in October 2025, and produces 300 TH/s with an efficiency of 12.8 J/TH, consuming around 3,850 watts. It is expected to start shipping in March 2026

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$5.50 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Avalon A16XP directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Canaan, at a current price of $18.60/TH.

Bitmain Antminer S21 XP (Hydro)

Overview

The S21 XP Hydro boasts a hashrate of 473 TH/s with an efficiency of 12 J/TH, consuming around 5,676 watts. It was introduced in June 2024. 

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$9.50 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

Firmware

Firmware is specialized software that Bitcoin miners can use to improve a Bitcoin mining machine’s profitability profile. It enables custom control over performance parameters such as hashrate production, energy efficiency, and power consumption.

Luxor’s Antminer firmware — LuxOS — supports the S21 XP Hydro, which unlocks efficiency gains of up to 8.5% (underclocking) and hashrate production gains of up to 11.5% (overclocking).

How to buy

Miners can purchase the Antminer S21 XP Hydro directly from Luxor Hardware.

MicroBT Whatsminer M66S (Immersion)

Overview

The Whatsminer M66S Immersion boasts a hashrate of 298 TH/s with an efficiency of 18.5 J/TH, consuming around 5,513 watts. It was introduced in October 2023. 

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$3.15 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Whatsminer M66S Immersion directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), MicroBT, at a current price of $14/TH.

Canaan Avalon A1566i (Immersion)

Overview

The Avalon A1566 Immersion boasts a hashrate of 249 TH/s with an efficiency of 19 J/TH, consuming around 4,500 watts. It was introduced in June 2024. 

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$5.50 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Avalon A1566 Immersion (in bulk only) directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Canaan.

Bitdeer Sealminer A2 Pro (Air)

Overview

The Sealminer A2 Pro boasts a hashrate of 255 TH/s with an efficiency of 14.9 J/TH, consuming around 3,790 watts. It was introduced in March 2025, and is expected to ship in January 2026.

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$4.00 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Sealminer A2 Pro directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Bitdeer, at a current price of $13/TH.

Auradine Teraflux AT2880 (Air)

Overview

The Teraflux AT2880 is Auradine’s flagship air-cooled model, producing 180 TH/s with an efficiency of 16.0 J/TH, consuming around 2,880 watts. 

At current mining economics, this model entails a daily profitability profile of ~$2.50 at a power cost of $0.06/kWh.

Auradine recently announced its next-generation ASIC in November 2025, which is expected to improve the AT2880’s performance profile to 310 TH/s at 10.3 J/TH. Initial samples of the third-generation Teraflux series are expected to be available in Q2 2026, with volume shipments beginning in Q3 2026.

How to buy

Industrial miners can buy the Teraflux AT2880 directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Auradine.

Mining Bitcoin in 2026

The bitcoin mining machines we highlight in this blog post are some of the best options available today. For industrial operations or small-scale mining veterans alike, these models will provide you with the hashes you want to secure the blockchain and earn bitcoin in return.

— Happy Hashing!