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FREE HARDWARE COMPARISON

Starlink Mini vs Standard

Compare size, power, and Wi-Fi. Check which dish fits your space.

Mini vs Standard 4 X with Router 3. Specifications checked .

INTERACTIVE SIZE COMPARISON

Check what fits

Enter the internal dimensions of your bag, case, or storage space.

BOTH DISHES / SAME SCALE

The extra space is your allowance, not a Starlink mounting requirement.

Your compartment Antenna Extra space

Mini

Mini footprint, 29.9 by 25.9 cmYour compartment is 45 by 35 cm. This orientation fits with 1 cm extra space on each edge. Both diagrams use the same scale.MINI29.9 × 25.9 cm
Fits this footprint

Needs 31.9 × 27.9 cm, including your extra space.

Standard 4 X

Standard 4 X footprint, 59.4 by 38.3 cmYour compartment is 45 by 35 cm. This orientation does not fit with 1 cm extra space on each edge. Both diagrams use the same scale.STANDARD 4 X59.4 × 38.3 cm
Doesn’t fit this footprint

Needs 61.4 × 40.3 cm, including your extra space.

Antenna footprint only. Allow for depth, kickstand, cables, and the Standard kit’s separate router and power supply. This checks flat placement at 0° or 90°, not diagonal packing or a mounted installation. Drawings are original illustrations, not official CAD.

Mini vs Standard specifications

Official specification sheets. Dimensions and weights exclude the kickstand and cables; power figures are published averages.
SpecificationMiniStandard 4 X
Antenna size29.85 × 25.9 × 3.85 cm59.4 × 38.3 × 3.97 cm
Antenna weight1.10 kg (2.43 lb)2.9 kg (6.4 lb)
Average power25–40 W75–100 W
Wi-FiBuilt into the dish, Wi-Fi 5Separate Router 3, Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet1 LAN port on the Mini2 LAN ports on Router 3
PositioningManually aligned with the Starlink appManually aligned with the Starlink app

Sources: Mini specifications · Standard 4 X specifications

What the differences mean

Carrying the dish

The Mini antenna is about 62% lighter and has about 66% less flat surface area. That comparison excludes the rest of each kit.

Power use

The Mini’s published average is 25–40 W, compared with 75–100 W for Standard 4 X. Use the power calculator to estimate runtime for your battery.

Indoor Wi-Fi

Mini’s router is built into the outdoor dish. Standard 4 X has a separate Router 3 that you can place indoors. Walls, distance, and router position still affect Wi-Fi.

Comparison questions

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