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Real-time mining profit for Avalon A1246. Adjust electricity cost and pool fee to see your exact daily earnings.

90 TH/sHashrate
3420WPower
38 J/THEfficiency

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ASIC ModelAvalon A1246

Earnings Estimate

Based on current BTC price ~$120,000

Monthly Net Profit+$70.92
Daily Revenue$5.03
Daily Electricity−$2.70
Daily Net+$2.33
Break-even electricity$0.06/TH/day
Payback period~11.3 months
Electricity as % of revenue 54%
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Overview

Avalon A1246
ManufacturerCanaan
AlgorithmSHA-256
Target UseEntry / Hosting
Release Year2021
PositioningLegacy Canaan SHA-256

The Avalon A1246 is a Canaan SHA-256 miner from an older efficiency class. It can serve as an entry model where hardware cost is low and electricity is inexpensive.

Technical Specifications

Hashrate90 TH/s
Power Consumption3420 W
Efficiency38 J/TH
AlgorithmSHA-256
Noise Level75 dB
CoolingAir
Dimensions331 × 195 × 292 mm
Weight12.8 kg

Profitability Breakdown

At $0.03/kWh, electricity consumes $2.70/day, leaving $2.33 net. Break-even at $0.06/kWh.

$0.02/TH/day
+$3.23
$0.03/TH/day
+$2.33
$0.04/TH/day
+$1.43
$0.05/TH/day
+$0.53
$0.06/TH/day
$-0.37

How Electricity Price Affects Avalon A1246

Break-even electricity price$0.06/TH/day

Avalon A1246 efficiency of 38 J/TH means this model needs very low power rates to remain competitive.

Electricity rateStatus
Below $0.05/kWhProfitable
$0.05 – $0.06/kWhMarginal
Above $0.06/kWhUnprofitable
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Home Mining vs Hosting for Avalon A1246

Home Mining
  • High electricity rates
  • 75 dB noise
  • Self-managed maintenance
  • Limited scalability
  • DIY cooling required
  • Full hardware control
ECOS HostingRecommended
  • Industrial rates $0.04–0.06/kWh
  • Zero noise concerns
  • Managed 24/7
  • Scale from 1 to 1000+ units
  • Professional cooling
  • Higher net profit margin

ROI and Payback Period

ROI calculator
Hardware Price$800
Monthly Profit $70.92
Break-even~11.3 months

ROI depends on BTC price and network difficulty. The full ROI Calculator lets you model bear-market and bull-market scenarios side by side.

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Pros & Cons of Avalon A1246

Pros
  • Low used-market cost
  • Canaan vendor diversification
  • Simple SHA-256 setup
  • Useful for low-cost testing
Cons
  • Weak efficiency
  • Power-price sensitive
  • Behind current ASIC generations

Alternatives to Avalon A1246

Avalon A1346

Avalon A1346

110 TH/s30 J/TH

Newer Avalon option with better efficiency.

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Avalon A1366

Avalon A1366

130 TH/s25 J/TH

Stronger Avalon option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about mining profitability?
At $0.06/kWh, Avalon A1246 currently generates ~$70.92/month net. Profitability depends on BTC price, difficulty, and your electricity rate. Use the calculator above to model your exact setup.
Avalon A1246 breaks even at $0.06/kWh at current BTC prices. Industrial hosting rates ($0.04–0.06/kWh) provide the healthiest margins.
Avalon A1246 runs at 75 dB and draws 3420W. Home mining requires low residential electricity rates and proper ventilation. Professional hosting is usually more cost-effective.
At current settings the estimated payback is ~11.3 months. Lower electricity costs and higher BTC prices shorten this significantly. ECOS hosting at $0.04/kWh can reduce payback by 20–40%.
Yes. Industrial hosting rates ($0.04–0.06/kWh) can increase net monthly profit by 30–60% compared to average residential rates. ECOS offers managed hosting with transparent pricing and 24/7 monitoring.