Comparison
Starlink Standard vs Starlink Mini
Starlink sells two main dishes. The Standard is the bigger home kit with a separate router; the Mini is a third of the weight, has WiFi built in and runs off 12–48 V or a strong USB-C charger. Specifications are from Starlink’s official spec sheets.
| Standard | Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Dish size | 594 × 383 × 39.7 mm | 298.5 × 259 × 38.5 mm |
| Weight (dish) | 2.9 kg | 1.1 kg |
| Average power use | 75–100 W | 25–40 W |
| Power | Power supply 100–240 V | 12–48 V DC; USB-C PD of at least 100 W with Starlink’s cable |
| WiFi | Separate router (Router 3) – WiFi 6, up to 297 m², 2 Ethernet ports | Built into the dish – WiFi 5, up to 112 m² |
| Weatherproofing | IP67 | IP67 with the DC cable and Starlink Plug fitted |
| Operating temperature | −30 to 50 °C | −30 to 50 °C |
| Snow melt | 40 mm/h | 25 mm/h |
| Use while moving | Approved hardware, on Roam plans only | Approved hardware, on Roam plans only |
| Best for | Homes and cottages, larger areas, more devices | Travel, camper vans, boats, small homes |
Sources: Starlink specification sheets (Standard 4X, February 2026; Mini, May 2026) and starlink.com service plan and support pages, checked in October 2026.
Residential or Roam?
Residential plans (100 Mbps, 200 Mbps and Max) give unlimited data at one address and can’t be used while moving. Roam plans are for travel: Roam 100GB works across Europe and the UK, Roam Unlimited in 160+ countries, and both allow use on the move up to 160 km/h in supported regions. Both types can be paused with Standby mode for a small monthly fee. Prices differ by country and change often – see the current offer on starlink.com.
Which one to choose
Standard if Starlink will be your main internet at home or at a cottage: stronger WiFi for a larger house, faster snow melt.
Mini if you want internet on the road – in a camper van, on a boat or at a campsite – or need a small dish that fits in a backpack.
The free month from a referral works with both dishes: what counts is a Residential or Roam plan and an order directly on starlink.com.
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