Standard_H16vsStandard_H16m
Standard_H16 is 25% cheaper than Standard_H16m on demand in East US, saving $448.95 a month.
| At a glance | Standard_H16 | Standard_H16m |
|---|---|---|
| On-demand | $1.807/hr25% less | $2.422/hr |
| Lowest rate | $0.3339/hr25% lessSpot, can be interrupted | $0.4476/hrSpot, can be interrupted |
| Architecture | x86_64 | x86_64 |
Prices in East US
“Off” is the discount against each type’s own on-demand price. Linux, USD per hour.
| Option | Standard_H16 | Standard_H16m | Standard_H16m vs Standard_H16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demandPay by the hour | $1.807 | $2.422 | ▲ 34% |
| SpotCan be interrupted | 82% off$0.3339 | 82% off$0.4476 | ▲ 34% |
| 1-yr savings planHourly commitment | 17% off$1.504 | 17% off$2.016 | ▲ 34% |
| 3-yr savings planHourly commitment | 38% off$1.115 | 38% off$1.494 | ▲ 34% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each one has.
Where Standard_H16 leads
On-demand price$1.807 vs $2.422 per hour
25% cheaperWhere Standard_H16m leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Specs
1 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.
| ComputeAll 2 match | Standard_H16 | Standard_H16m |
|---|---|---|
| vCPUs | 16 | 16 |
| Architecture | x86_64 | x86_64 |
| Instance details1 of 1 differ | Standard_H16 | Standard_H16m |
|---|---|---|
| Family | H | Hm |
| OtherAll 1 match | Standard_H16 | Standard_H16m |
|---|---|---|
| Specs source | derived from size name | derived from size name |
On-demand prices by region
Cheapest for Standard_H16 first. Linux, USD per hour.
| Region | Standard_H16 | Standard_H16m | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| West US 2westus2 | $1.591 | $2.132 | ▲ 34% |
| South Central USsouthcentralus | $1.749 | $2.343 | ▲ 34% |
| East USUsed in summaryeastus | $1.807 | $2.422 | ▲ 34% |
| North Central USnorthcentralus | $1.808 | $2.423 | ▲ 34% |
| Southeast Asiasoutheastasia | $1.848 | $2.476 | ▲ 34% |
| UK Southuksouth | $1.902 | $2.549 | ▲ 34% |
| North Europenortheurope | $1.941 | $2.601 | ▲ 34% |
| West USwestus | $1.941 | $2.601 | ▲ 34% |
| US Gov Arizonausgovarizona | $1.989 | $2.665 | ▲ 34% |
| Central Indiacentralindia | $1.995 | $2.674 | ▲ 34% |
| West Europewesteurope | $2.065 | $2.767 | ▲ 34% |
| Japan Eastjapaneast | $2.291 | $3.07 | ▲ 34% |
| Australia Eastaustraliaeast | $2.369 | $3.175 | ▲ 34% |
Keep exploring
Each type’s own page, and how it compares with others.
Azure VM Linux prices in USD. Monthly figures use 730 hours. Prices last updated 12 Nov 2026.