Quick verdict
Which one should you choose?
Choose Standard for a fixed home that benefits from Router 3's Wi-Fi 6 and two Ethernet LAN ports. Choose Mini when portability, an integrated router and lower published average power use matter more. Neither is a universal performance winner because SmarterBuyLab has not benchmarked either kit or service.
Standard and Mini use different hardware and networking layouts. Standard separates the antenna and Router 3; Mini integrates Wi-Fi into the antenna for a smaller portable system.
The decision still depends on an eligible service plan, permitted use, a workable clear-sky location, installation, power and complete selected-period cost. Live retailer price and stock can change, so this page does not freeze them.
The decision in one table
A separate Router 3 and two LAN ports suit a conventional home-network layout.
The antenna and Wi-Fi 5 router are integrated in one compact unit.
Official range, not a SmarterBuyLab measurement; include router and conversion losses when sizing backup power.
Official range, not our measurement; the sheet also specifies 12–48 V, 60 W input.
Router 3 is separate from the antenna and supports a more conventional wired network.
Smaller and simpler, but with fewer wired ports and an older Wi-Fi generation.
Starlink publishes 2.9 kg for the antenna alone and 3.8 kg with kickstand and the 15 m cable.
Starlink publishes 1.53 kg with kickstand and 15 m cable.
Choose by workflow
- Confirm the exact eligible plan and permitted fixed or travel use
- Identify a realistic clear-sky location and permanent or portable mounting path
- Count wired ports and decide whether Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 changes the home network
- Model kit, service, tax, installation, cable, power and accessories over the same period
- Verify exact domestic model, seller, fulfillment, stock, returns and warranty before checkout
Choose Standard Kit V4 if
- Homes without a suitable fiber, cable or address-qualified 5G home internet option
- Properties with a feasible clear-sky antenna location and an owner willing to plan installation
Choose Mini Kit if
- Travel and portable setups that can confirm an eligible Starlink plan and clear-sky placement
- Lower-power or DC-aware installations that accept integrated Wi-Fi 5 and one Ethernet port
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Starlink Standard Kit V4
Homes without a suitable fiber, cable or address-qualified 5G home internet option
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Travel and portable setups that can confirm an eligible Starlink plan and clear-sky placement
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Frequently asked questions
Is Starlink Mini always cheaper than Standard?
No. Kit price, service plan, tax, mounting, power accessories and promotions can change. Enter current amounts for the exact address and use case into the cost calculator rather than assuming the smaller kit has the lower total.
Does lower published power mean Mini is faster or more reliable?
No. Power specifications do not establish speed, latency, coverage or reliability. SmarterBuyLab has not run a matched performance test.
Can Mini connect to a third-party router?
Starlink documents one latching Ethernet LAN port and compatibility with Starlink mesh systems. Verify the required cable, connector, network mode and current support instructions for the planned router before purchase.
Primary sources
- Starlink Standard official specification sheet ↗
- Starlink Mini official specification sheet ↗
- Starlink United States service plan descriptions ↗
- Starlink United States terms of service ↗
Manufacturer claims are attributed. SmarterBuyLab did not run a hands-on comparison.