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MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th SHA-256 Bitcoin Miner

MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th SHA-256 Bitcoin Miner

The MicroBT Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash, Hydro Cooled ASIC Miner with 304TH hashrate, 6688W power draw and 22W/TH efficiency.

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£7,856.00

Price excludes VAT. UK delivery included.
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MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th SHA-256 Bitcoin Miner: Product Overview

What Is the Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro and What Does It Mine?

The MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th is a dedicated SHA-256 ASIC miner for Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash. Manufactured by MicroBT. This model belongs to the Whatsminer M Series. Released in 2023.

Is the Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro Right for Your Setup?

Mining starts with power. A competitive electricity tariff or surplus renewable generation can give your operation a useful cost advantage, while higher electricity prices can make an otherwise capable miner uneconomic. Compare your rate and chosen coin in the earnings table, allowing for cooling, pool fees and any other operating costs.

Prefer to avoid the day-to-day work of running your own mining site? Our managed ASIC hosting services offer an alternative, with power, cooling and monitoring handled at the facility. Explore current locations and rates, then speak to our team to confirm compatibility, availability, minimum quantities and any additional fees.

This model requires a compatible liquid cooling installation. Confirm coolant requirements, flow, pressure, heat rejection and electrical supply against the manufacturer’s specifications before ordering.

Confirm the power supply, leads and cooling equipment included with your exact variant, and obtain its manufacturer’s installation manual before arranging the installation.

Electrical safety · Noise and hearing guidance

Which Coins Can the Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro Mine?

Mining Compatibility

Mining on the SHA-256 algorithm, you can secure Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and AuxPoW siblings such as DigiByte SHA (DGB), eCash (XEC), Peercoin (PPC) and Fractal Bitcoin (FB); you can also earn Bitcoin and other coins by selling your SHA-256 hash-power on the NiceHash Hashpower Marketplace (Nicehash-SHA-AB).

How SHA-256 Mining Works

SHA-256 is the cryptographic hash function used in Bitcoin mining. Bitcoin applies it twice to a block header, and miners repeatedly test candidate headers until a result meets the network difficulty target. Dedicated ASIC hardware performs this work at scale. For equipment comparisons, hashrate describes the amount of hashing work a machine performs, while efficiency describes the energy needed for that work. Compatibility also depends on the network and mining protocol supported by the device and pool.

These SHA-256 assets are covered in the earnings comparison below.

  • BitcoinBTC
  • Bitcoin CashBCH
  • DigiByteDGB
  • eCashXEC
  • Fractal BitcoinFB
  • Quai NetworkQUAI

Hashpower marketplaces

  • NiceHashBTC

Coin and merged mining support depend on the network, pool and firmware. Selling hashpower through a marketplace is different from directly mining its payout coin.

Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro Cooling Method: Hydro

Additional cooling equipment is required. Contact us for details on suitable cooling solutions for this miner

About MicroBT

MicroBT makes the MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th, part of the Whatsminer M Series. This model was released in May 2023.

Manufacturer Background

MicroBT is a technology company founded in 2016 by chip designer Dr Zuoxing Yang and based in Shenzhen, China. In a company interview marking its tenth anniversary, Yang recalled beginning with a partner in a shared basement office, where he also stayed to keep costs down. The business developed around integrated circuit design and cryptocurrency mining hardware, combining semiconductor research with system engineering and manufacturing. It has since established manufacturing operations in China, Thailand and the United States, serving mining businesses internationally.

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Earnings By Asset

MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th Earnings and Profitability

Compare estimated pool earnings, solo-mining probability and pool-versus-solo outcomes for this exact miner.

Pool mining earnings for MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th SHA-256 Bitcoin Miner

Pool mining earnings by mineable asset. Activate an earnings or ROI heading to sort the complete asset rows.
Mineable Asset
Quai (QUAI)£0.0087▲ 1.70% HourEarnings:£0.44Rewards:50.5239 QUAI DayEarnings:£10.52Rewards:1,212.57 QUAI WeekEarnings:£73.67Rewards:8,488.01 QUAI MonthEarnings:£320.32Rewards:36,907.69 QUAI YearEarnings:£3,843.87Rewards:442,892.31 QUAI Year 2Earnings:£7,687.74Rewards:885,784.63 QUAI Gross ROI:
Fractal Bitcoin (FB)£0.2855▼ 1.51% HourEarnings:£0.43Rewards:1.5156 FB DayEarnings:£10.38Rewards:36.3732 FB WeekEarnings:£72.69Rewards:254.61 FB MonthEarnings:£316.06Rewards:1,107.11 FB YearEarnings:£3,792.70Rewards:13,285.32 FB Year 2Earnings:£7,585.40Rewards:26,570.65 FB Gross ROI:
Nicehash (BTC)£63,132.66▲ 0.06% HourEarnings:£0.37Rewards:0.00000592 BTC DayEarnings:£8.97Rewards:0.00014215 BTC WeekEarnings:£62.81Rewards:0.00099505 BTC MonthEarnings:£273.13Rewards:0.00432670 BTC YearEarnings:£3,277.52Rewards:0.05192043 BTC Year 2Earnings:£6,555.04Rewards:0.10384087 BTC Gross ROI:
Bitcoin (BTC)£63,132.66▲ 0.06% HourEarnings:£0.37Rewards:0.00000591 BTC DayEarnings:£8.96Rewards:0.00014191 BTC WeekEarnings:£62.71Rewards:0.00099335 BTC MonthEarnings:£272.66Rewards:0.00431930 BTC YearEarnings:£3,271.91Rewards:0.05183160 BTC Year 2Earnings:£6,543.83Rewards:0.10366321 BTC Gross ROI:
BitcoinCash (BCH)£232.63▼ 0.25% HourEarnings:£0.37Rewards:0.00157953 BCH DayEarnings:£8.82Rewards:0.03790880 BCH WeekEarnings:£61.73Rewards:0.26536160 BCH MonthEarnings:£268.40Rewards:1.1538 BCH YearEarnings:£3,220.75Rewards:13.8462 BCH Year 2Earnings:£6,441.49Rewards:27.6924 BCH Gross ROI:
eCash (XEC)£0.00000636▼ 0.33% HourEarnings:£0.36Rewards:56,446.81 XEC DayEarnings:£8.61Rewards:1,354,723.37 XEC WeekEarnings:£60.27Rewards:9,483,063.62 XEC MonthEarnings:£262.09Rewards:41,234,392.72 XEC YearEarnings:£3,145.05Rewards:494,812,712.62 XEC Year 2Earnings:£6,290.09Rewards:989,625,425.25 XEC Gross ROI:
DigiByte (DGB)£0.0034▼ 1.93% HourEarnings:£0.32Rewards:93.7189 DGB DayEarnings:£7.67Rewards:2,249.25 DGB WeekEarnings:£53.72Rewards:15,744.77 DGB MonthEarnings:£233.58Rewards:68,461.63 DGB YearEarnings:£2,803.00Rewards:821,539.59 DGB Year 2Earnings:£5,605.99Rewards:1,643,079.17 DGB Gross ROI:

Solo mining earnings for MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th SHA-256 Bitcoin Miner

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Solo versus pool mining earnings for MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th SHA-256 Bitcoin Miner

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Live ASIC Miner Rankings

MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th Rankings

Compare live Earnings, Efficiency, Value and ROI rankings across all tracked ASIC miners, miners using the same algorithm and models from the same brand.
Overall Ranking 613 of 831 ASIC miners
Earnings80%
170th of 831 · All ASIC Miners
Efficiency45%
455th of 831 · All ASIC Miners
Value4%
797th of 831 · All ASIC Miners
ROI18%
683rd of 831 · All ASIC Miners
Overall37%
613th of 831 · All ASIC Miners
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Rankings are live snapshots and can change with coin prices, network difficulty, product pricing and electricity costs. Use them alongside the current product specification, availability and your own power rate.

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Day
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MicroBT

Whatsminer M53S++

304TH · 22W/TH · 6,688W · Hydro

Day
£10.52
Month
£320
Year
£3,844
Gross ROI2 Years Net ROI—
Price
£7,856
Price per hash
£25.84

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Goldshell

AE-Box II

54MH · 9.8W/MH · 530W · Air

Day
£0.10
Month
£3
Year
£38
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Price
Price on request
Price per hash
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MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th Specifications

Performance, electrical, cooling, network and compatibility details for this model.

Product Overview

Miner Type
ASIC Miner
Condition
New
Stock Availability
Out of stock
Manufacturer
MicroBT
Model
Whatsminer M53S++
Series
Whatsminer M Series
Family
MicroBT M5x Family
Also Known As
Bitcoin ASIC Miner, MicroBT Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash Miner, MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th, Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro
Release Date
May 2023
Release Year
2023

Mining Performance

Algorithm
SHA-256
Hashrate
304TH
Raw Hashrate
304000000000000H
Efficiency
22W/TH
Power Consumption (W)
6688W

Electrical Requirements

Power Consumption (kW)
6.69kW
Voltage (V)
440V
Nominal Voltage
380V – 480V
Phase Requirement
Three Phase
Input Frequency
50/60 Hz
Rated Current (A)
26.6A per phase @ 440V
Recommended Breaker Rating
13A

Cooling & Airflow

Cooling Method
Hydro
Number of Fans
0
Cooling Note
External Cooling Equipment Required: Fan Count Depends on the External Cooling Setup.

Heat Output & Cooling Load

Heat Output (kW)
6.688kW
BTU Per Hour
22,819 BTU/h
BTU Range
20,538 – 26,242 BTU/h
Cooling Tons
1.90 ton
Cooling Tons Range
1.71 – 2.19 ton

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature Range
20 – 50 °C, 68 – 122 °F
Operating Humidity
5 – 85 %
Noise Level Range
0dB
Noise Note
External Cooling Equipment Required: Check Pump/Radiator/Chiller Noise Level.
Running Temperature
45 °C, 113 °F
Running Temperature Range
43 – 48 °C, 110 – 119 °F

ASIC Chip Architecture

Generation
9th Generation SHA-256 Miner
ASIC Chip Family
KF196x Family
ASIC Chip
KF1968
ASIC Chip Process (nm)
5nm
ASIC Chip Era
5nm (Gen 9)
ASIC Chip Date Range
July 2022 – October 2023

Mining Compatibility

Primary Mineable Coin
Bitcoin (BTC)
Primary Mineable Assets
Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash
Mining Mode Compatibility
Pool MiningSolo Mining
Mineable Coins
Acoin (ACOIN)Bitcoin (BTC)Bitcoin Vault (BTCV2)BitcoinCash (BCH)BitcoinSV (BSV)Curecoin (CURE)DigiByte (DGB)eCash (XEC)Elastos (ELA)eMark (DEM)Fractal Bitcoin (FB)Hathor (HTR)Joulecoin (XJO)Namecoin (NMC)Nicehash (BTC)Peercoin (PPC)Quai-Scrypt (QUAI)Terracoin (TRC)Unbreakable (UNB)

Network Connectivity

Network Interface
RJ45 Ethernet 10/100M

Physical Specifications

Dimensions
66.3 × 48.26 × 8.6 cm
Form Factor
2U rackmount
Weight
27.5 kg

Warranty, Support & Delivery

Warranty
12 Month – Manufacturer + MiningShop Care
Support
Expert Mining Support Included
Delivery
DDP – UK/EU Warehouse – Duties & Taxes included.

Product Highlights

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What UK Miners Say About Us

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"It’s rare to find a genuinely trustworthy company in the mining industry, but my experience here has been excellent… Their after-sales support has also been outstanding. Highly recommended."
"The Mining Shop UK truly are amazing, Darren always goes above and beyond making sure every question (no matter how small and silly) is answered… has really helped my business grow."
"Incredibly knowledgeable and gave me some really valuable information without any pressure. If you’re looking for people in the mining space who actually know what they’re talking about, these are your guys."
"The support and service they supplied me was amazing… I would definitely recommend them and I personally will be purchasing my next miner from them."
"They gave me the good advice on how to best repair my device and keep costs low. Honest and really polite. Definitely recommend. You are in good hands with them."

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Why The Mining Shop

Why Buy the MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th from The Mining Shop UK?

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Reasons Customers Choose Us for ASIC Miners
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100% UK-based – registered company with office & repair lab in Hartlepool, North-East England.
Mining since 2011 – 15+ years of trust with hobbyists and international farms.
Fully tested before dispatch – every unit’s PSU & hash-boards are bench-tested in our Hartlepool lab.
12-month no-quibble warranty – extendable to 24 months – better cover than most manufacturers.
Hosting on six continents – electricity from £0.04/kWh if you need cheaper power.
In-house board-level repairs – same-week turnaround on most RMA cases.
Real humans, 7 days a week – friendly UK staff on phone and email whenever you need us.
Free consultations – earnings, ROI & power-cost advice for new and seasoned miners alike.
Plug-and-play setup help – we walk you through wallets and pool configs so you’re hashing on day one.
Buy-back & upgrade programme – trade in older units as you scale.

Your Edge Starts Before You Plug It In

From our Hartlepool test bench to your first hash — seasoned engineers, rapid warranty cover, and global hosting that slashes your power bill. Real support that doesn’t disappear after checkout.

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How to Order the MicroBT Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro 304Th

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Confirm Order

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4

Insured Shipping

Fully insured delivery, tracked door to door.
5

Setup or Collection

Delivered and set up, or collect in the UK.
6

Ongoing Support

UK experts on hand for the life of your miner.

Verified Hardware

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Secure Payments

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UK Based

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ASIC Miner FAQ

Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what buyers ask most before ordering this miner — live profitability and ROI, power and cooling, payment and delivery, hosting and warranty. If anything is unclear, our team is one message away.
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About the Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro

Key specs and live earnings for this exact machine — pulled straight from our live product data.

The Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro is a MicroBT Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash miner built on the SHA-256 algorithm. It delivers 304TH of hashrate at 6688W with an efficiency of 22W/TH, using Hydro cooling.

Every unit is supplied brand new through The Mining Shop UK — inspected, tested and quality checked before dispatch.

Our live data currently estimates around £320.32 per month on a 24-hour average for the Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro, with an estimated ROI of about 746 days at today's prices and network difficulty.

Real earnings move with coin price, difficulty and your electricity or hosting rate — treat every figure as an estimate, never a guarantee.

The Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro mines Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash and other cryptocurrencies that use the SHA-256 algorithm, so you can point it at whichever supported coin or pool suits your strategy.

ASIC miners are algorithm-specific, so it cannot switch to coins on other algorithms — if you want a different coin, browse the full range or ask our team what fits.

2

Ordering, Payment and Delivery

How payment, dispatch and duties-included UK delivery work when you order.

We accept UK bank transfer and selected stablecoin payments such as USDT or USDC. We do not take cash, and card payments are generally not accepted on high-value hardware.

For your security we never change bank details by email — if anything looks unusual, stop and call us before sending funds.

In-stock machines are dispatched within 24–48 business hours of cleared payment, and UK delivery typically takes 2–5 business days on a tracked service.

We can also ship straight to a hosting facility, or arrange collection by appointment once funds have cleared.

Yes — on direct orders the price you see is the price you pay. Delivery, import duties and applicable taxes are handled by us.

That means no surprise courier invoices or customs paperwork after checkout.

3

Setup, Pools and Hosting

Running this miner at home, pool setup before dispatch, and what hosting looks like in practice.

Check your power, heat and noise first: the Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro draws 6688W and uses Hydro cooling, so it may need a dedicated circuit and proper ventilation rather than a standard socket.

If home is not practical, hosting gives you the same machine on wholesale power with heat and noise handled for you.

Yes. Send us your pool and worker details and we test your miner on your own pool before it ships — you can watch it hashing on your pool dashboard before it even arrives.

We never need your pool passwords, and every order includes a welcome pack covering the practical steps.

Yes. You own the miner, we run it in a specialist facility with 96–99% uptime targets, and rewards go straight from the pool to your own wallet — we never hold your coins.

Hosting is typically a 12-month term with the first month paid upfront — see how hosting works, or ask about Mine Before It Arrives (£40 + VAT) to start earning while your Whatsminer M53S++ Hydro is still in transit.

4

Warranty, Repairs and Support

The cover, repairs and UK support behind every machine we sell.

A 12-month manufacturer warranty as standard. We log serial numbers, photograph key components and keep your test reports on file, which makes any claim far smoother.

Overclocking, unauthorised firmware, unsuitable power supplies or third-party dismantling voids cover — talk to us before modifying anything.

Yes — diagnostics and repairs are in-house services covering hashboards, PSUs, fans and firmware, with a £150 + VAT diagnosis fee deducted from your final invoice if we complete the repair.

Repair customers get a dashboard showing progress, photos and inspection records.

We have mined since 2011 and sell only brand-new, genuine hardware — every machine is inspected, serial-logged and test-run on your own pool before dispatch.

Sales, hosting, repairs and honest advice under one roof — talk to the team before you order and you will never buy blind.

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