The Mini averages 25–40 W Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026 and idles around 15 W Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026, by Starlink’s figures for the whole kit at the AC input. It is rated for 60 W Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026 at most. The Standard dish averages 75–100 W Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026. On USB-C or 12 V the Mini skips its AC power supply, so it usually draws less than the AC figure; the dated owner readings below show how much.
What the badges mean
- Owner test: Measured by the site owner on our bench Measured by the site owner on our bench.
- Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article From a Starlink specification sheet or help article.
- Community report: A dated measurement posted by an owner, cited A dated measurement posted by an owner, cited.
- Vendor claim: A seller’s marketing figure, not tested by us A seller’s marketing figure, not tested by us.
- Planning assumption: Our stated assumption, used until bench results replace it Our stated assumption, used until bench results replace it.
Starlink: “Starlink says its power figures include the dish, router, power supply and cables, are based on AC input averages, and vary with temperature, location and use.” Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article
Starlink Mini
Starlink Standard (4 / 4 X)
| Reading | Watts | Connection | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| averageStandard (4 / 4 X), whole system incl. router, AC input. | 75–100 W | AC (wall / inverter) | Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026 Standard 4 X Specifications (PDF) | checked Oct 5, 2026 |
| idleHelp center idle figure. | 20 W | AC (wall / inverter) | Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026 How much power does my Starlink need? | checked Oct 5, 2026 |
Starlink Standard Actuated
Gen 3 router
| Reading | Watts | Connection | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| power supply ratingNot a draw: the Gen 3 router power supply rating. Starlink publishes no router draw; dish figures already include the router. | 60 W | AC (wall / inverter) | Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026 Mini Accessories guide (PDF) | checked Oct 5, 2026 |
Download the CSV Turn watts into runtime
What this means for your battery
- Plan with the top of the official range (40 W Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026 for the Mini). It covers heavy use and warm-up; lower readings are a bonus, not a plan.
- Idle is not off. With nobody online it still draws about 15 W Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Use the app’s sleep schedule to turn it off on a timer.
- Snow melt and boot push toward the 60 W Official spec: From a Starlink specification sheet or help article. Checked Oct 5, 2026 rating. In winter, size for it.
- DC beats AC. Every conversion costs watts. See inverter vs DC.
Have a measurement?
We add community readings that say the connection, what the dish was doing and the meter used, with a public link and a date. Send it through the contact page. We don’t pay for readings and we never relabel them as ours.
Questions people ask
How much power does a Starlink Mini use?
Starlink’s spec sheet says 25–40 W on average and about 15 W at idle, measured at the AC input for the whole kit. Owners measuring on USB-C or 12 V usually report figures inside or below that range; every reading on this page shows its source and date.
How much power does the Standard dish use?
Starlink lists 75–100 W on average and 20 W at idle for Standard (4 / 4 X), including the router and power supply. Standard Actuated is listed at 50–75 W.
Why do readings differ?
Connection (AC goes through two conversions), what the dish is doing (booting, searching, heavy use, heating), temperature, and the meter. That’s why each row says how it was measured.
Can I use this data?
Yes: download the CSV and cite this page. The data is free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
Sources
- How much power does my Starlink need? · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Starlink Mini Specifications (PDF) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Standard 4 X Specifications (PDF) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Starlink Product Specifications_Standard (Standard Actuated kit, PDF linked from starlink.com/specifications Standard Actuated page) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Mini Accessories guide (PDF) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- StarLink Mini measured power consumption (Escape Trailer Owners forum, user gklott) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Starlink Mini Install: Power, Wiring, & Mounting to our Van (FarOutRide) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Show us your Starlink Mini setup! page 3 (TacomaWorld) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Starlink Mini DC power consumption (DIY Solar Power Forum) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Starlink Mini Power Setup Questions (Expedition Portal forum) · checked Oct 5, 2026
- Starlink 12V Conversion (Lorjor Explore) · checked Oct 5, 2026