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Canaan Avalon 1246 (85 TH/s)

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Canaan Avalon 1246 bitcoin miner

The Canaan Avalon 1246 (85 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Canaan released in Dec 2020. It runs at 85 TH/s while drawing 3,420 W, an efficiency of 40.24 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.

More on this machine: Canaan Avalon 1246 profitability history

Canaan Avalon 1246 profitability

As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $87,031.

PeriodBitcoin minedRevenueElectricityProfit
Daily0.000040 BTC$3.50$5.10-$1.61
Weekly0.000281 BTC$24.48$35.73-$11.25
Monthly0.001222 BTC$106.38$155.26-$48.88
Yearly0.014667 BTC$1,276.45$1,862.89-$586.45

Electricity per bitcoin mined: $127,016.

Where to host the Canaan Avalon 1246

SiteCoolingRateUptimeCost per BTCProfit per monthAll-in per unitYear 1 return
UAEImmersion6.0¢99.3%$127,016-$49
NigeriaAir-cooled3.9¢73.6%$82,561$4
ArgentinaAir-cooled6.0¢98.7%$127,016-$49

Canaan Avalon 1246 specifications

SpecificationValue
ManufacturerCanaan
ModelCanaan Avalon 1246
Release dateDec 2020
AlgorithmSHA-256
Hashrate85 TH/s
Power consumption3420 W
Efficiency40.24 J/TH
CoolingAir-cooled
Weight12.8 kg (approx.)

Canaan Avalon 1246 FAQ

Can I buy the Canaan Avalon 1246?

The Canaan Avalon 1246 is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.

Is the Canaan Avalon 1246 (85 TH/s) profitable?

As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Canaan Avalon 1246 (85 TH/s) is calculated to lose $1.61 daily, $48.88 monthly and $586.45 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $87,031. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.

What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Canaan Avalon 1246?

Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Canaan Avalon 1246 costs about $127,016 in Argentina, and $127,016 in UAE and $82,561 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $87,031, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.

What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Canaan Avalon 1246?

The Canaan Avalon 1246 produces 85 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 3,420 W, giving an efficiency of 40.24 J/TH.

What are the dimensions and weight of the Canaan Avalon 1246?

The Canaan Avalon 1246 measures about n/a and weighs around 12.8 kg.

Is the Canaan Avalon 1246 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?

The Canaan Avalon 1246 is air-cooled with fans. In the UAE we run air-cooled machines in immersion tanks instead, which keeps them cool in desert heat.

Where can the Canaan Avalon 1246 be hosted?

We can host the Canaan Avalon 1246 in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (3.9¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.0¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.

When was the Canaan Avalon 1246 released?

Canaan announced the Canaan Avalon 1246 in Dec 2020.

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