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How Many Watts Does a Starlink Mini Use? Power and Battery Run Time
A Starlink Mini uses about 25 to 40 watts on average, and a Starlink Standard dish about 75 to 100 watts. Those are the averages on Starlink's own specification sheets. Over a full day, a Mini uses about 0.6 to 1 kWh, so a 1,000 Wh power station can keep it online for about a day.
Starlink power consumption by model
| Model | Average power | Power input | Per day (24 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini | 25 to 40 W | 12 to 48V DC, 60 W input; or USB-C PD, 100 W (20V/5A) minimum | About 0.6 to 0.96 kWh |
| Starlink Standard | 75 to 100 W | Power supply, 100 to 240V AC | About 1.8 to 2.4 kWh |
Sources: Starlink Mini and Standard specification sheets. Starlink's help center also lists an idle draw of about 15 W for the Mini.
How do you power a Starlink Mini off-grid?
- DC (most efficient): the Mini runs on 12 to 48V DC at 60 W, so it can run from a power station's 12V car port with the right cable. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has a 12V/10A car port (120 W max), per Jackery's specifications.
- USB-C: Starlink requires USB PD of at least 100 W (20V/5A) with its USB-C to barrel jack cable. The Explorer 1000 v2's USB-C ports support up to 100 W PD.
- AC: plug the Mini's power supply into an AC outlet. This adds some inverter loss.
How long will a power station run Starlink?
| Power station | Capacity | Mini at 40 W | Mini at 25 W | Standard at 100 W | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | About 24 hours | About 39 hours | About 9.6 hours | From $499 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | About 46 hours | About 74 hours | About 18 hours | From $899 |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | 3,072 Wh | About 69 hours | About 111 hours | About 28 hours | From $1,349 |
Hours = capacity x 0.9 / watts. Capacity is from each product page. Add your router, laptop, or phone chargers if they share the station.
How much solar does a Starlink Mini need?
Running a Mini around the clock at 40 W uses about 0.96 kWh a day. At 4.5 peak sun hours, that takes roughly 285 watts of solar (960 Wh / (4.5 x 0.75)), or about 180 watts at 25 W average. The Explorer 1000 v2 is available with a SolarSaga 200W panel from $699, which covers the Mini at its lower average on a sunny day. A Standard dish at 100 W around the clock needs about 710 watts of solar by the same math. See Best Solar Generators for Camping and RV.
Need help sizing? Call 1-888-855-7286. Tell us your Starlink model, hours of use, and what else you are powering, and we will match you to a power station and panels.
Starlink wattage FAQ
How many watts does a Starlink Mini use? About 25 to 40 W on average, per Starlink's spec sheet, with a 60 W input rating.
How many watts does Starlink Standard use? About 75 to 100 W on average.
Can a power station run Starlink? Yes. A 1,070 Wh Explorer 1000 v2 runs a Mini about 24 to 39 hours, and a Standard dish about 9.6 hours.
Can Starlink Mini run on 12V? Yes. Starlink lists a 12 to 48V DC input at 60 W.
How much solar do I need for Starlink Mini? About 180 to 285 watts of panels to run it around the clock at 4.5 peak sun hours, depending on its average draw.