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How much power do Starlink Mini and Standard use?
Learn how much power Starlink Mini and Standard kits use, and how to estimate the battery or power station you need for a trip. Every number here comes from Starlink's own spec sheets and Help Center, with a link to each source.
How much power each kit uses
Starlink publishes an average and an idle figure for each kit.
| Kit | Average | Idle |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini | 20–40 W | 15 W |
| Standard 4 and Standard 4 X | 75–100 W | 20 W |
| Standard Actuated | 50–75 W | 20 W |
Source: Starlink Help Center, How much power does my Starlink need?
Starlink says these figures include the Starlink, Wi‑Fi router, power supply, and cables, and that they're based on AC input power averages. Power use varies with temperature, location, and how much you use the connection.
The Starlink Mini spec sheet lists the average as 25–40 watts. Both sources top out at 40 watts, so this guide uses 40 watts for Mini estimates.
Not sure which kit you'll get? Ask the rental company. Standard 4 X is the new name for the Starlink Standard Kit, and Standard 4 is the hardware many people called Gen 3 (Starlink Help Center).
Peak power and input ratings
Starlink doesn't publish a separate peak wattage for these kits. The closest official figures are the input and power supply ratings.
- Mini, DC input: rated 12–48 volts DC, 60 watts. Starlink only guarantees performance with the included Starlink power supply and cable (Mini spec sheet, Help Center).
- Mini, USB-C: needs a USB PD source rated at least 100 watts (20 volts, 5 amps) and Starlink's USB-C to Barrel Jack Cable accessory. Starlink says Mini won't work with USB PD sources rated 65 watts or lower (Help Center, Mini spec sheet).
- Mini power supply (AC): 100–240 volts, 1.6 amps, 50–60 hertz (Mini spec sheet).
- Standard 4 X power supply (AC): 100–240 volts, 2.5 amps, 50–60 hertz (Standard 4 X spec sheet).
- Standard DC-DC Power Supply: an optional Starlink accessory for Standard 4 and Standard 4 X, available only in select markets. It lets you run Standard from a DC source without an inverter. Its input is rated 12–48 volts DC, 30 amps, and its output 56 volts, 3.57 amps (Help Center, DC-DC spec sheet).
Estimate the battery or power station you need
These are estimates, not measurements.
- Find your kit's average in the first table. For a margin, use the top of the range: 40 watts for Mini, 100 watts for Standard 4 or 4 X, or 75 watts for Standard Actuated.
- Decide how many hours a day you'll use Starlink.
- Multiply: watts × hours = watt-hours (Wh).
- Compare the result with the watt-hour rating of your battery or power station, and leave headroom. Starlink's figures include its own power supply, but not losses inside your battery or power station.
| Kit | Watts | 8 hours | 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini | 40 W | 320 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Standard 4 or 4 X | 100 W | 800 Wh | 2,400 Wh |
| Standard Actuated | 75 W | 600 Wh | 1,800 Wh |
Estimates: watts × hours, using the top of each kit's average range.
For example, Mini for 8 hours: 40 watts × 8 hours = 320 watt-hours. Standard 4 X for 8 hours: 100 watts × 8 hours = 800 watt-hours.
If the kit sits idle for 8 hours, it uses less. Mini: 15 watts × 8 hours = 120 watt-hours. Standard kits: 20 watts × 8 hours = 160 watt-hours.
To estimate runtime instead, divide: watt-hours ÷ watts = hours. For example, a power station rated 500 watt-hours ÷ 40 watts = 12.5 hours for Mini, or 500 watt-hours ÷ 100 watts = 5 hours for Standard 4 X, before losses.
What this means on a trip
- Mini on DC power: Mini's input is rated 12–48 volts DC, so it can run from a DC source in that range without an inverter. Starlink only guarantees performance with its included power supply and cable, so ask the rental company which cables come in the case.
- Mini on a USB-C power bank: it works only if the bank meets Starlink's 100-watt USB PD requirement above and you use Starlink's USB-C to Barrel Jack cable.
- Standard on battery: Standard 4 X comes with an AC power supply, so on battery you'd plug it into a power station's AC outlet, or use Starlink's Standard DC-DC Power Supply where it's available.
- Weather and use: Starlink says power use varies with temperature, location, and how much you use the connection, so plan with the top of the range.
- Batteries: some rental companies offer battery or power add-ons. Check each company's page for what's in the case, or browse the Starlink rental directory.
Sources
Checked October 8, 2026.
- Starlink Help Center: How much power does my Starlink need?
- Starlink Mini specification sheet (PDF)
- Standard 4 X specification sheet (PDF)
- Starlink Help Center: What USB power rating do I need to power my Starlink Mini?
- Starlink Help Center: What are the supported power sources on Starlink Mini?
- Starlink Help Center: Does Starlink offer DC-input power supply options?
- Standard DC-DC Power Supply specification sheet (PDF)
- Starlink Help Center: What happened to the Starlink Standard Kit names?