AvsAv2
Size for size, Av2 is on average 43% cheaper than A on demand in East US, across 4 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
On-demand prices by size in East US
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | A | Av2 | Av2 vs A |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard_A1 $0.06 | Standard_A1_v2 $0.043 | ▼ 28% |
| 2 | Standard_A2 $0.12 | Standard_A2_v2 $0.0903 | ▼ 25% |
| 4 | Standard_A4 $0.48 | Standard_A4_v2 $0.191 | ▼ 60% |
| 8 | Standard_A8 $0.975 | Standard_A8_v2 $0.399 | ▼ 59% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where A leads
Sizes17 sizes here vs 4
13 moreLargest size16 vCPUs vs 8
BiggerWhere Av2 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 4 shared sizes
43% cheaperSpot priceLower in 4 of 4 shared sizes
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