Home / Bitcoin miners / MicroBT Whatsminer M53
MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s)
Sold out · last price $3,990 per unit · MicroBT · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT released in Apr 2023. It runs at 230 TH/s while drawing 6,670 W, an efficiency of 29 J/TH. It is currently sold out; the figures below show what it would earn if hosted with us today.
More on this machine: MicroBT Whatsminer M53 profitability history
MicroBT Whatsminer M53 profitability
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $87,031.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000109 BTC | $9.46 | $9.95 | -$0.49 |
| Weekly | 0.000761 BTC | $66.24 | $69.68 | -$3.44 |
| Monthly | 0.003308 BTC | $287.86 | $302.80 | -$14.94 |
| Yearly | 0.039686 BTC | $3,453.91 | $3,633.19 | -$179.27 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $91,548. Year 1 return: -3%.
Where to host the MicroBT Whatsminer M53
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $91,548 | -$15 | $6,553 | -3% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $59,506 | $68 | $6,710 | 12% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $91,548 | -$15 | $6,800 | -3% |
MicroBT Whatsminer M53 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MicroBT |
| Model | MicroBT Whatsminer M53 |
| Release date | Apr 2023 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 230 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 6670 W |
| Efficiency | 29 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Dimensions | 430 x 155 x 226 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 27.1 kg (approx.) |
MicroBT Whatsminer M53 FAQ
How much does the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 cost?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s) is sold out with us; its market price is about $3,990 per unit ($17.35 per TH/s). Delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Argentina with a two-month hosting deposit, the all-in cost is about $6,800 per machine.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.49 daily, $14.94 monthly and $179.27 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M53?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 costs about $91,548 in Argentina, and $91,548 in UAE and $59,506 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $87,031, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the MicroBT Whatsminer M53?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 returns -3–12% 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 M53?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 produces 230 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 6,670 W, giving an efficiency of 29 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MicroBT Whatsminer M53?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 measures about 430 x 155 x 226 mm and weighs around 27.1 kg.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 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 M53 be hosted?
We can host the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M53 released?
MicroBT announced the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 in Apr 2023.