Balsv2vsBlsv2
Size for size, Balsv2 is on average 10% cheaper than Blsv2 on demand in East US, across 5 shared sizes. Same size and generation on a different processor.
On-demand prices by size in East US
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | Balsv2 | Blsv2 | Blsv2 vs Balsv2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Standard_B2als_v2 $0.0376 | Standard_B2ls_v2 $0.0416 | ▲ 11% |
| 4 | Standard_B4als_v2 $0.133 | Standard_B4ls_v2 $0.147 | ▲ 11% |
| 8 | Standard_B8als_v2 $0.266 | Standard_B8ls_v2 $0.295 | ▲ 11% |
| 16 | Standard_B16als_v2 $0.533 | Standard_B16ls_v2 $0.589 | ▲ 11% |
| 32 | Standard_B32als_v2 $1.065 | Standard_B32ls_v2 $1.179 | ▲ 11% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where Balsv2 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 5 of 5 shared sizes
10% cheaperSpot priceLower in 5 of 5 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere Blsv2 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.