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Canaan Avalon A16 (282TH)

Model: Avalon A16

282 TH/s 3900W SHA-256 13.83 J/TH

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Canaan's standard bin air cooled Bitcoin miner from the 2026 A16 series. 282 TH/s SHA-256 at 3,900W and 13.83 J/TH efficiency on proprietary 3nm chip architecture. Same physical chassis (366 x 213 x 300 mm, 14.9 kg), same 500 CFM cooling system, same firmware, and same voltage requirements as the flagship A16XP (300 TH/s, 12.83 J/TH). The only difference is chip binning: A16 uses standard grade chips, A16XP uses premium grade chips. 22 percent better efficiency than the A15 generation. -5 to 35 degrees Celsius operating range per Canaan documentation (MM spec sheet incorrectly lists 20-55°C, body copy lists 5-35°C, both wrong). 220 to 277V. Four cooling fans at 75 dB. PSU3900-01 power supply with safety switch. Released October 2025, shipping began March 2026. 360 day Canaan warranty. Ships worldwide with PSU and free DDP from MillionMiner.

Estimated Mining Returns

Based on current BTC price & network difficulty. Indicative only.

Period Daily Weekly Monthly
Income
$11.53 $80.71 $345.90
Electricity
-$4.68 -$32.76 -$140.40
Profit
$6.85 $47.95 $205.50

Using 0.050 $/kWh · Network difficulty as of today. Estimates only.

Adjust rate in the bar above

Updated daily. Last refresh: Aug 17, 2026. Estimates at $0.08/kWh.

At a Glance Live data · August 17, 2026
Best for

Small-to-mid farms at $0.05–$0.10/kWh, where moderate efficiency meets reasonable upfront cost.

Daily profit by electricity rate
Your rate · $0.050/kWh
+$6.85 /day
ROI ~23 months
Hosted · $0.040/kWh
+$7.79 /day
ROI ~21 months
Avg US grid · $0.070/kWh
+$4.98 /day
ROI ~32 months
Home power · $0.120/kWh
+$0.30 /day
ROI ~533 months
Breakeven rate Profitable below $0.123/kWh
Efficiency rank #24 of 145 SHA-256 miners in our catalog (13.8 J/TH)
Availability Out of stock — contact for restock
Hosting compatibility ✓ All US facilities (air)
Hardware specs
Hashrate 282 TH/s
Power 3,900 W
Efficiency 13.8 J/TH
Noise 75 dB
Weight 14.9 kg
Cooling Air
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Full Specifications

Hashrate 282 TH/s
Power Consumption 3900 W
Efficiency 13.83 J/TH
Algorithm SHA-256
Model Avalon A16
Release Year Mar 2026
Noise Level 75 dB
Dimensions 366 x 213 x 300mm
Weight 14.9 kg
Voltage 220-277v
Interfaces Ethernet
Operating Temp 20-55°C
Humidity 10-90%
Cooling Type Air

What's in the Box

Avalon A16
Power supply unit (PSU)
Power cables
Quick start guide

Contents may vary by batch. Exact items listed in order confirmation.

Quick Setup

1

Connect PSU to miner and plug into the outlet

2

Connect ethernet cable to your router or switch

3

Find miner IP via router admin or IP scanner tool

4

Open web interface, enter pool URL and wallet — start mining

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Canaan Avalon A16 282 TH/s SHA-256 Air Cooled Bitcoin Miner: Standard Bin of the A16 Series at Lower CapEx Than the Flagship A16XP

The Canaan Avalon A16 produces 282 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate at 3,900W and 13.83 J/TH efficiency on Canaan's proprietary 3nm chip architecture. ±5 percent hashrate and ±10 percent power tolerance (some sources list 3,892W, within tolerance of 3,900W). Four cooling fans at 75 dB. 500 CFM airflow at full fan speed. 366 x 213 x 300 mm at 14.9 kg. 220 to 277V single phase AC input via PSU3900-01 power supply with dedicated safety switch. Ethernet connectivity. -5 to 35 degrees Celsius operating range per Canaan official documentation (MM spec sheet lists 20-55°C which is incorrect; body copy lists 5-35°C which is also not quite right). Released October 2025, shipping began March 2026. 360 day Canaan manufacturer warranty. Chip binning explained. Both the A16 and A16XP use identical Canaan 3nm silicon from the same production wafers. Manufacturing yields chips with varying quality grades based on achieved frequency at target voltage. Premium grade chips that hit higher frequency at lower voltage produce more hashrate per watt; these chips go into the A16XP (300 TH/s at 12.83 J/TH). Standard grade chips that achieve specification at nominal voltage go into the A16 (282 TH/s at 13.83 J/TH). The chassis, cooling system, heatsinks, PSU, fans, firmware, and management interface are identical between the two products. Physical differences are zero. Performance difference comes entirely from the chip grade selection. Fleet economics decision matrix between A16 and A16XP. The efficiency gap (1 J/TH difference on 282 TH/s output) translates to 282W more power draw on the A16 than the A16XP would consume to produce the same 282 TH/s. Over 24 hours at $0.08 per kWh, that's approximately $0.54 more daily electricity cost per A16 unit versus the equivalent hashrate on A16XP chips. Over one year, approximately $197 more electricity per A16 versus A16XP. If the A16 saves more than $197 in acquisition cost compared to the A16XP, the A16 wins on total lifetime economics at $0.08 per kWh. At lower electricity rates, the A16 needs to save less in acquisition cost to win. At higher electricity rates, the A16XP's efficiency advantage grows. Competitive positioning at the 280 to 300 TH/s air cooled tier. Canaan A16 at 282 TH/s, 3,900W, 13.83 J/TH, approximately $3,705 (this product). Bitmain Antminer S21 XP at 270 TH/s, 3,645W, 13.5 J/TH, $4,051. Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Pro Air at 290 TH/s, 3,625W, 12.5 J/TH, $4,490. On daily profit at $0.08 per kWh: A16 at +$2.98, S21 XP at +$0.94, A3 Pro Air at +$3.81. The A16 produces 4.4 percent more hashrate than the S21 XP at lower acquisition cost. The A3 Pro Air produces 2.8 percent more hashrate at 9.6 percent better efficiency for 21 percent more cost. A16 buyers are trading efficiency for per terahash CapEx. The A3 Pro Air is the efficiency flagship. The S21 XP has more mature firmware ecosystem and BraiinsOS+ support. The A16 is the newest entrant competing on hashrate output per dollar. Generational improvement over A15. Canaan states the A16 (standard bin) delivers 22 percent better efficiency and 35 percent more hashrate than the A15 series. For operators with aging A15 fleets approaching end of warranty or facing difficulty compression, the A16 represents a meaningful upgrade at lower CapEx than the A16XP flagship. The A16's hashrate and efficiency are similar to Bitmain's S21 XP released in 2024 but at potentially lower acquisition cost, making it a competitive alternative for fleet operators standardizing on non-Bitmain hardware. Same cooling and chassis as A16XP. The A16 and A16XP share the same 14 cm high static pressure fan array delivering 500 CFM at maximum RPM (25 percent more airflow than the A15). Custom die cast aluminum heatsinks with high fin density, optimized for directional airflow through the wind tunnel chassis design. Dual or four fan configuration (sources vary; Asic Marketplace and Asic Mining Supply list four fans, MM title description mentions dual fans). Fan lifespan rated for 100,000 hours of continuous operation. The cooling system is identical between A16 and A16XP; the difference is entirely in chip grade. PSU3900-01 power supply. The A16 ships with Canaan's dedicated PSU3900-01 power supply, featuring a safety switch for secure on-site maintenance. Universal 220 to 277V voltage range. At 3,900W the PSU delivers nominal power to the miner with headroom for transient load spikes. The PSU is rated for continuous operation at the 3,900W rated power consumption. Canaan company context. Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN) shipped the world's first commercial Bitcoin mining ASIC in 2013 (the Avalon 1). Approximately 500 patents in ASIC design and mining hardware. Went public on NASDAQ in 2019. Singapore headquartered with offices in North America, Central Asia, and China, serving 21 different regions globally. Operates own mining fleet exceeding 7.5 EH/s across multiple continents. Current strategy emphasizes "green mining" with technological advancements supporting environmental sustainability. The A16 is backed by Canaan's 13 year ASIC design track record, manufacturing scale, and self mining operational experience. Current economics. MillionMiner calculator at $0.08 per kWh: $10.46 daily revenue, $7.49 daily electricity, +$2.98 daily profit. Monthly: +$89.40. At approximately $3,705 acquisition (Hashrate Index estimate): payback approximately 62 days at $0.08 per kWh. At $0.07 per kWh: +$3.89 daily, payback approximately 48 days. At $0.06 per kWh: +$4.79 daily (Hashrate Index actually estimates +$8.47 daily at $0.06 per kWh, variance likely due to different BTC price and difficulty assumptions), payback approximately 12 to 16 months depending on modeling assumptions. Profitable at any electricity rate below approximately $0.11 per kWh at April 2026 conditions. Coins mineable. All SHA-256 proof of work cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) primary. Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Bitcoin SV (BSV), Peercoin (PPC), Fractal Bitcoin (FB), eCash (XEC), DigiByte SHA (DGB), Namecoin (NMC), Feathercoin (FTC), and other SHA-256 chains. AuxPoW merged mining through compatible pools. Ships from MillionMiner with built in PSU3900-01 power supply, power cables, quick start guide, 360 day Canaan manufacturer warranty, and free DDP worldwide delivery.

Canaan Avalon A16 282 TH/s: The Standard Bin Alternative to the A16XP at

The Canaan Avalon A16 produces 282 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate at 3,900W and 13.83 J/TH efficiency on Canaan's proprietary 3nm chip architecture. Released October 2025, shipping began March 2026. The standard bin alternative to the flagship A16XP (300 TH/s, 12.83 J/TH). Bin variant economics with the A16XP. Both models use identical chip silicon, chassis, cooling system, firmware, and voltage. The A16XP is chipped with premium grade silicon achieving 300 TH/s at 12.83 J/TH. The A16 uses standard grade silicon achieving 282 TH/s at 13.83 J/TH. At Hashrate Index pricing of approximately $3,705 per unit for the A16, total CapEx is approximately 13 percent lower than the A16XP. The hashrate is 6 percent lower (282 versus 300 TH/s) and efficiency is 7.8 percent worse (13.83 versus 12.83 J/TH). For fleet buyers: the per terahash acquisition cost is approximately $13.14 for the A16 versus approximately $15.00+ for the A16XP (pending A16XP pricing confirmation). The A16 is the value bin within the A16 lineup. When A16 wins versus A16XP: electricity rate matters. At cheap power (below $0.04 per kWh), the efficiency gap between 13.83 and 12.83 J/TH produces only small daily electricity differences ($1 J/TH over 282 TH/s at $0.04 per kWh is approximately $0.27 daily). Lower A16 acquisition cost lets operators deploy more units for the same budget, producing higher aggregate fleet hashrate. At expensive power (above $0.07 per kWh), the A16XP's efficiency advantage compounds daily and the price premium pays for itself over deployment duration. The breakeven depends on specific electricity rate, deployment horizon, and CapEx constraints. Competitive positioning against Bitmain and Bitdeer at the 282 TH/s tier. Canaan A16 at 282 TH/s, 3,900W, 13.83 J/TH, approximately $3,705 (this product). Bitmain S21 XP at 270 TH/s, 3,645W, 13.5 J/TH, $4,051. Bitdeer A3 Pro Air at 290 TH/s, 3,625W, 12.5 J/TH, $4,490. The A16 produces more hashrate than the S21 XP at worse efficiency and lower CapEx. The A3 Pro Air produces more hashrate at better efficiency at higher CapEx. The A16 is the higher hashrate budget option; the S21 XP is the lower hashrate budget option; the A3 Pro Air is the efficiency flagship. Hashrate Index economics modeling. At $0.06 per kWh industrial rate, Hashrate Index estimates +$8.47 daily profit per A16 unit with approximately 16 month payback at $0.04 per kWh. A 3,545 unit A16 fleet produces 1 EH/s aggregate at approximately $13.1 million CapEx. The A16's profitability window depends heavily on BTC price stability and network difficulty trajectory. 220 to 277V. 366 x 213 x 300 mm at 14.9 kg. Four fans at 75 dB. Ethernet. Same PSU3900-01 power supply with safety switch as the A16XP.

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Canaan Avalon A16 282 TH/s Air Cooled SHA-256 Bitcoin Miner on 3nm Chip

Canaan's standard bin A16 series Bitcoin miner. 282 TH/s SHA-256 at 3,900W and 13.83 J/TH on 3nm silicon. Identical chassis, cooling system, and firmware as the A16XP flagship (300 TH/s); difference is chip binning grade. 22 percent efficiency improvement over A15 series. -5 to 35 degrees Celsius per Canaan (MM lists 20-55°C incorrectly). 220 to 277V. Four fans at 75 dB. 14.9 kg. 360 day Canaan warranty. Ships with PSU and free DDP from MillionMiner.

282 TH/s: Standard Bin of the A16

Same chassis, cooling, firmware, and voltage as the flagship A16XP (300 TH/s). Difference is chip binning grade. Lower CapEx per unit.

22% Efficiency Gain Over A15

Generational leap in Canaan's Avalon series. 35 percent more hashrate at 22 percent better efficiency than A15. Meaningful fleet upgrade path.

Canaan 3nm, Same 500 CFM Cooling

Proprietary 3nm silicon with wind tunnel chassis. 14 cm high static pressure fan delivers 500 CFM. Fans rated 100,000 hours.

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FAQ

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282 TH/s SHA-256 at 3,900W and 13.83 J/TH efficiency on Canaan's proprietary 3nm chip architecture. ±5 percent hashrate and ±10 percent power tolerance. Some sources list 3,892W (within tolerance of 3,900W). Released October 2025, shipping began March 2026. This is the standard bin variant of the A16 series. The A16XP (300 TH/s, 12.83 J/TH) is the flagship bin from the same chip production line.

Same chassis, cooling, firmware, voltage, and PSU. The only difference is chip binning. A16 at 282 TH/s, 3,900W, 13.83 J/TH, approximately $3,705 (this product). A16XP at 300 TH/s, 3,850W, 12.83 J/TH (premium bin). The A16XP delivers 6.4 percent more hashrate at 7.8 percent better efficiency at higher CapEx (pending confirmed A16XP pricing). For fleet buyers, the A16 wins when low electricity costs minimize the efficiency gap's daily impact. The A16XP wins at higher electricity rates or longer deployment horizons where efficiency compounds.

A16 at 282 TH/s, 3,900W, 13.83 J/TH, approximately $3,705. S21 XP at 270 TH/s, 3,645W, 13.5 J/TH, $4,051. The A16 produces 4.4 percent more hashrate at 2.4 percent worse efficiency for 9.4 percent lower CapEx. Daily profit at $0.08 per kWh: A16 at +$2.98 versus S21 XP at +$0.94. The A16 generates significantly higher daily profit due to more hashrate output combined with lower electricity cost per terahash. The S21 XP has more mature firmware ecosystem and BraiinsOS+ support.

A16 at 282 TH/s, 3,900W, 13.83 J/TH, approximately $3,705 (this product). A3 Pro Air at 290 TH/s, 3,625W, 12.5 J/TH, $4,490. The A3 Pro Air has 2.8 percent more hashrate, 9.6 percent better efficiency, and a -20 degree cold floor versus A16's -5 degree minimum. The A16 has approximately 21 percent lower CapEx. Daily profit at $0.08 per kWh: A3 Pro Air at +$3.81 versus A16 at +$2.98. The A3 Pro Air is the efficiency flagship of the air cooled tier; the A16 is the value alternative at lower CapEx per hashrate.

Both models use identical Canaan 3nm silicon from the same production wafers. Manufacturing yields chips with varying performance grades based on frequency achieved at target voltage. Premium grade chips (higher frequency at lower voltage) produce more hashrate per watt and go into the A16XP. Standard grade chips go into the A16. Physical differences between the two products are zero: same chassis, cooling, firmware, fans, PSU, heatsinks. The performance difference comes entirely from chip selection during manufacturing.

Yes. MillionMiner calculator at $0.08 per kWh: +$2.98 daily ($10.46 revenue minus $7.49 electricity). Monthly: +$89.40. Hashrate Index estimates +$8.47 daily at $0.06 per kWh industrial rate with approximately 16 month payback at $0.04 per kWh. At approximately $3,705 acquisition: payback approximately 62 days at $0.08 per kWh, 48 days at $0.07 per kWh. Profitable at any electricity rate below approximately $0.11 per kWh at April 2026 BTC price and difficulty.

220 to 277V single phase AC via the Canaan PSU3900-01 power supply. No 110V support. At 3,900W on 220V draws approximately 17.7 amps (requires 20A circuit). At 277V draws approximately 14.1 amps (fits standard US commercial single phase). Industrial and commercial electrical service required. The PSU3900-01 features a dedicated safety switch for secure on-site maintenance.

-5 to 35 degrees Celsius per Canaan official documentation, Asic Marketplace, and CryptoMinerBros. MM's product page contains contradictory information: the spec sheet lists "20-55°C" and body copy lists "5-35°C," neither of which matches Canaan's actual specification. The -5 degree cold floor enables container and cold climate deployment. 10 to 90 percent humidity tolerance.

75 dB. Standard industrial ASIC noise comparable to the Bitmain S21 XP and S23. Four cooling fans (per Asic Marketplace and Asic Mining Supply) delivering 500 CFM total airflow. Requires dedicated mining space: warehouse, container, or professional hosting. Not suitable for residential or office environments.

366 x 213 x 300 mm at 14.9 kg. Same chassis as the A16XP. Standard industrial ASIC form factor. Rack mountable. Single technician installable. Compact compared to the S21 XP (400 x 195 x 290 mm at approximately 17 kg).

Air cooled. Four cooling fans delivering 500 CFM at maximum RPM through the wind tunnel chassis. Custom die cast aluminum heatsinks with high fin density. No water, coolant, or liquid infrastructure required. Plug into 220V+ electrical service and Ethernet network; the miner handles its own thermal management. For hydro cooled alternatives, see the Bitmain S21 XP Hydro or Bitdeer A3 Pro Hydro.

All SHA-256 proof of work cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) primary. Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Bitcoin SV (BSV), Peercoin (PPC), Fractal Bitcoin (FB), eCash (XEC), DigiByte SHA (DGB), Namecoin (NMC), Feathercoin (FTC). AuxPoW merged mining through compatible pools.

Yes. Canaan's dedicated PSU3900-01 power supply is included. Features a safety switch for secure on-site maintenance. Universal 220 to 277V voltage range. Rated for continuous operation at 3,900W. No external PSU to source.

Standard industrial ASIC setup. Connect PSU3900-01 power cable to 220 to 277V outlet (verify circuit amperage: 20A recommended at 220V). Connect Ethernet cable to router or switch. Find miner IP through Canaan IP reporter, router DHCP, or network scanning. Open Canaan web interface or Mine Master firmware, configure SHA-256 pool URL and BTC wallet address. Verify hashrate stabilizes at approximately 282 TH/s within 10 to 15 minutes.

Every major SHA-256 pool. Foundry USA, AntPool, F2Pool, ViaBTC, Braiins Pool, Luxor, OCEAN, and all SHA-256 compatible pools. Standard Stratum protocol. No hardware compatibility restrictions. Canaan's Mine Master V1.0.1 firmware supports multi brand fleet management via browser based Web UI for operators running mixed hardware fleets.

360 day Canaan manufacturer warranty. Canaan states the warranty extends to the original buyer and each successive buyer within the warranty period, making it transferable for fleet resale. Covers manufacturing defects and hardware failures under normal operating conditions. Warranty begins from shipping confirmation date. Among the longer warranties in the ASIC mining industry.

Standard air cooled Antminer-class maintenance. Quarterly dust cleaning of four fan intake and exhaust. Annual fan bearing inspection (fans rated for 100,000 hours, approximately 11.4 years of continuous operation). Monitor hashrate through Canaan web interface or Mine Master fleet management. Canaan has been manufacturing ASIC miners since 2013, with 13 years of field reliability data across the Avalon series.

Yes. MillionMiner hosting facilities accept Canaan Avalon hardware. At $0.07 per kWh hosted rate: +$3.89 daily profit per unit. At $0.05 per kWh industrial facility rate: +$5.69 daily. Hosting eliminates facility noise, cooling, and 220V+ infrastructure requirements. The -5 to 35 degree operating range allows container deployment in cold climate facilities without aggressive intake heating.

The A16 is the value bin in Canaan's A16 generation. Buy if: you want more hashrate than the Bitmain S21 XP (282 vs 270 TH/s) at lower CapEx per terahash, you are upgrading from A15 or earlier Canaan hardware and want to stay in the Avalon ecosystem, you value Canaan's vertical integration (chip design + mining operations), or your electricity rate is below $0.06 per kWh where the efficiency gap versus premium bins matters less. Consider the A16XP (300 TH/s, 12.83 J/TH) if you want maximum hashrate per rack slot. Consider the Bitdeer A3 Pro Air ($4,490, 12.5 J/TH) if efficiency is your priority. Consider the Bitmain S21 XP ($4,051) if BraiinsOS+ firmware ecosystem maturity matters.

Within Canaan lineup: A16XP (300 TH/s premium bin), Avalon Q (90 TH/s home tier, $2,300). Competing air cooled: Bitmain S21 XP (270 TH/s, $4,051), Bitmain S21 PRO (234 TH/s, $3,083), Bitdeer A3 Pro Air (290 TH/s, $4,490), Bitmain S23 (318 TH/s, $8,103). Hydro alternatives: Bitmain S21 XP Hydro (473 TH/s, $6,899), Bitdeer A3 Pro Hydro (660 TH/s, $10,449). For fleet diversification: Bitmain KS7 (45 TH/s Kaspa, $2,123), Bitmain L9 (17 GH/s Scrypt).

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