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MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s)
Outdated · last price $350 per unit · MicroBT · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT released in Apr 2020. It hashes at 86 TH/s while drawing 3,268 W, an efficiency of 38 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
MicroBT Whatsminer M30s profitability
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $77,356.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000042 BTC | $3.26 | $4.88 | -$1.62 |
| Weekly | 0.000295 BTC | $22.81 | $34.14 | -$11.33 |
| Monthly | 0.001281 BTC | $99.11 | $148.36 | -$49.25 |
| Yearly | 0.015373 BTC | $1,189.22 | $1,780.10 | -$590.88 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $115,791. Year 1 return: -34%.
Where to host the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $115,791 | -$50 | $2,385 | -25% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.0¢ | 74.7% | $77,194 | $0 | $1,872 | 0% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $115,791 | -$49 | $1,722 | -34% |
MicroBT Whatsminer M30s specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MicroBT |
| Model | MicroBT Whatsminer M30s |
| Release date | Apr 2020 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 86 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 3268 W |
| Efficiency | 38 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Dimensions | 430 x 155 x 226 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 13.5 kg (approx.) |
MicroBT Whatsminer M30s FAQ
How much does the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s cost?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s) is outdated with us; its market price is about $350 per unit ($4.07 per TH/s). Delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Argentina with a two-month hosting deposit, the all-in cost is about $1,722 per machine.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s) is calculated to lose $1.62 daily, $49.25 monthly and $590.88 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $77,356. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s costs about $115,791 in Argentina, and $115,791 in UAE and $77,194 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $77,356, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s returns -34–0% in its first year at our sites, after electricity, against everything paid up front: the machine, shipping, import, infrastructure, setup and hosting deposit. You keep the machine and every bitcoin it mines. It always changes.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s produces 86 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 3,268 W, giving an efficiency of 38 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s measures about 430 x 155 x 226 mm and weighs around 13.5 kg.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M30s be hosted?
We can host the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (4.0¢/kWh, 74.7% uptime) and Argentina (6.0¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s released?
MicroBT announced the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s in Apr 2020.