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MicroBT Whatsminer M78S (472 TH/s)
Sold out · last price $5,499 per unit · MicroBT · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The MicroBT Whatsminer M78S (472 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT released in Dec 2025. It runs at 472 TH/s while drawing 6,550 W, an efficiency of 13.88 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 M78S profitability history
MicroBT Whatsminer M78S 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 | 0.000223 BTC | $19.42 | $9.77 | $9.64 |
| Weekly | 0.001562 BTC | $135.93 | $68.42 | $67.51 |
| Monthly | 0.006788 BTC | $590.73 | $297.35 | $293.38 |
| Yearly | 0.081443 BTC | $7,088.03 | $3,567.82 | $3,520.21 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $43,808. Year 1 return: 40%.
Where to host the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $43,808 | $295 | $8,201 | 43% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $28,475 | $296 | $8,740 | 41% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $43,808 | $293 | $8,826 | 40% |
MicroBT Whatsminer M78S specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MicroBT |
| Model | MicroBT Whatsminer M78S |
| Release date | Dec 2025 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 472 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 6550 W |
| Efficiency | 13.88 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Dimensions | 430 x 155 x 226 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 18 kg (approx.) |
MicroBT Whatsminer M78S FAQ
How much does the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S cost?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M78S (472 TH/s) is sold out with us; its market price is about $5,499 per unit ($11.65 per TH/s). Delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Argentina with a two-month hosting deposit, the all-in cost is about $8,826 per machine.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S (472 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S (472 TH/s) is calculated to generate $9.64 daily, $293.38 monthly and $3,520.21 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 M78S?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S costs about $43,808 in Argentina, and $43,808 in UAE and $28,475 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $87,031, so every coin it mines is made 50% below the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S returns 40–43% 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 M78S?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M78S produces 472 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 6,550 W, giving an efficiency of 13.88 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M78S measures about 430 x 155 x 226 mm and weighs around 18 kg.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M78S 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 M78S be hosted?
We can host the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S 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 M78S released?
MicroBT announced the MicroBT Whatsminer M78S in Dec 2025.