Antminer R4 vs Whatsminer M21
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 845 W | 1860 W | |
| Release | 2017-02 | 2019-08 | |
| Best opportunity |  BCHNetwork |  BTCNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-1.30 | $-2.26 | |
| Score | 49/100 | 49/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | Antminer R4 | Whatsminer M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHA-256 | 8.7 TH/s845 W · 10.3 GH/s/W | 31 TH/s1860 W · 16.67 GH/s/W |