Starlink Kits Explained (2026): Standard, V5, Mini and Performance Compared

Starlink sells three main families of kits: Standard, Mini and Performance. The Standard kit (currently the Standard 4 X, and the new, smaller Starlink V5 in some areas) is the home dish. The Mini is a laptop-sized dish with WiFi built in, made for travel. The Performance kit (formerly the “High Performance” and “Flat High Performance” kits) is a rugged dish for businesses, boats and harsh weather, with a wider view of the sky. Older kits, such as the Standard Actuated and the round original dish, are still supported. This guide explains every kit, with Starlink’s own specifications (Starlink Help Center; specifications).

Not sure which kit you have? Starlink’s “What Starlink Kit do I have?” page has a photo of each one. The Starlink app also shows your hardware under Settings.

Key Takeaways

• Home use: the Standard kit (Standard 4 X), or the Starlink V5 where offered. Both are aimed by hand with the app.
• Travel: the Starlink Mini. It weighs 1.1 kg, runs on 12–48 V DC and has WiFi built in.
• Tough conditions and boats: the Starlink Performance (Gen 3). It has a 140° field of view, IP68/IP69K, runs -40°C to 60°C, and comes with a 3-year warranty.
• Name changes: the “High Performance kit” is now called Performance (Gen 1), and the “Flat High Performance” is now Performance (Gen 2).
• No trade-ins: Starlink has no exchange program for newer hardware; you can sell or transfer your old kit instead.

Starlink Kits at a Glance

Kit	Best for
Standard 4 X / Standard 4	Homes and fixed sites. The current Standard dish on a kickstand, with Router 3.
Starlink V5	Homes in select areas (from July 2026). Smaller and lighter, uses less power, comes with a Router Mini. Not for in-motion use.
Starlink Mini	Travel, RVs, cars, hiking and backup. WiFi built in.
Mini X	A Mini plus a separate Router Mini, for larger spaces.
Performance (Gen 3)	Businesses, boats, vehicles, extreme weather and obstructed sites.
Performance (Gen 2)	Formerly “Flat High Performance”. An earlier rugged, wide-view dish for vehicles and boats.
Performance (Gen 1)	Formerly “High Performance”. A motorized, wide-view dish.
Standard Actuated	The earlier motorized rectangular home dish.
Enterprise	Business installs that need a long cable and third-party routers.
Standard Circular	The original round dish.

Starlink Standard Kit (Standard 4 X)

This is the kit most people get for home internet. It’s a rectangular dish on a flip-out kickstand, aimed by hand with the app’s alignment tool, with a separate Router 3 and power supply. Online it’s often called the “Gen 3 kit” after its router, which Starlink now calls Router 3. Starlink’s own names are Standard 4 and Standard 4 X (Starlink Help Center; Router 3). Specs for the Standard 4 X (Starlink Help Center):

• Peak speed: 475 Mbps download, 70 Mbps upload (hardware capability; your plan and location decide real speeds)
• Field of view: 110°
• Weather: IP67 Type 4 with cables installed; operates from -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F); melts up to 40 mm (1.5 in) of snow an hour; survives winds of 177 km/h+ (110 mph+)
• Power: 62 W on average, 100–240 V AC
• Cable: 15 m (49.2 ft) included; 50 m available
• Router: Router 3 included. Third-party routers need the Advanced Power Supply.
• Warranty: 1 year

It’s also sold for Roam and Business plans. For installing it, see our Starlink setup guide; for mounts, the Starlink pole mount guide.

Starlink V5: The New, Smaller Home Kit

Starlink began selling the V5 in select areas in July 2026, and says more areas will follow as production ramps. It is “not intended for in-motion use” (Starlink Help Center). Starlink compares it with the previous “V4” dish:

• Peak download: V4 400+ Mbps; V5 375+ Mbps
• Size: V4 594 × 383 × 39.7 mm (23.4 × 15.1 × 1.5 in); V5 384 × 306 × 34 mm (15.1 × 12.1 × 1.3 in)
• Weight: V4 2.9 kg (6.4 lb); V5 1.1 kg (2.4 lb)
• Average power: V4 75–100 W; V5 35–50 W

The V5 kit comes with a Router Mini, a pipe adapter mount (fits poles 31–50 mm across) and a 15 m cable (V5 setup guide). The lower power draw makes it interesting for solar and battery setups; see Starlink power consumption.

Starlink Mini and Mini X

The Mini is the smallest Starlink: a dish with the WiFi router built in, made to be carried. Specs from Starlink’s Mini spec sheet:

• Size and weight: 298.5 × 259 × 38.5 mm (11.75 × 10.2 × 1.45 in); 1.10 kg (2.43 lb), or 1.16 kg with the kickstand
• Field of view: 110°
• Weather: IP67 Type 4 with the DC cable and Starlink plug installed; -30°C to 50°C; melts up to 25 mm (1 in) of snow an hour; operational in winds of 96 km/h+ (60 mph+)
• Power: 25–40 W on average; 12–48 V DC input, or 100 W USB-C PD with Starlink’s cable
• WiFi: built-in WiFi 5 router, up to 112 m² (1,200 ft²) and 128 devices
• In the box: the dish, kickstand, pipe adapter and flat mount, 15 m DC cable and power supply

Mini X is a Mini bundled with a separate Router Mini, which pairs with the dish as a mesh node for more WiFi coverage (Starlink Help Center). For Mini vs Standard in detail, see our Starlink Standard vs Mini comparison; for mounts, the best Starlink Mini mounts.

Starlink Performance Kit (Gen 3)

The current Performance kit is Starlink’s rugged option. Starlink says it is enclosed in aluminum, runs on AC or DC power, is “built for 10-year survivability” and carries a 3-year warranty (Starlink Business). It’s sold to Business and Enterprise customers in select regions (Starlink Help Center). Specs (Starlink Help Center):

• Peak speed: 475 Mbps download, 75 Mbps upload. Starlink says gigabit plan upgrades are coming in 2026 with no hardware change.
• Field of view: 140° (vs 110° on the Standard)
• Weather: IP69K with cables installed (IP68 without); -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F); melts up to 85 mm (3.5 in) of snow an hour; survives winds of 280 km/h+ (174 mph+)
• Power: 70 W on average; 100–240 V AC or 12–56 V DC
• Cable: 25 m included (5 m and 50 m available); can be field-terminated
• Router: not included, but a Starlink router can be added free at checkout (Starlink Help Center); third-party routers work
• Warranty: 3 years

The kit also includes an Advanced Power Supply, AC and DC power cables, a 5 m Ethernet cable and your choice of mount (wall, flat, wedge or pipe adapter). For plans, see Starlink Business plans.

Older Performance Kits: Flat High Performance and High Performance

Performance (Gen 2), formerly Flat High Performance

• Peak speed: 450 Mbps download, 60 Mbps upload; 140° field of view
• Weather: IP56; -30°C to 50°C; 75 mm (3 in) of snow an hour; survives 280 km/h+ winds
• Power: 110 W on average, 100–240 V AC; 25 m cable; 2-year warranty
• Mounting: comes with a wedge mount and is designed to sit at an 8° tilt; Starlink says mounting it vertically won’t work (Do I need a mount?)

Starlink says the Gen 2 sees 35% more sky than the Standard, stays connected better on a rolling boat, delivers typically 3× better download speeds above 35°C (95°F), and melts snow 1.7× faster (Starlink Help Center).

Performance (Gen 1), formerly High Performance

The original “High Performance Kit” is a motorized, self-orienting dish rated IP56, with a 25 m cable (Starlink Help Center). Starlink says it can see 35% more sky than the Standard, which helps with obstructions and in polar (above 59° latitude) and equatorial regions, where fewer satellites are visible (Starlink Help Center).

Other Starlink Kits: Actuated, Enterprise and Circular

• Standard Actuated (formerly the Standard Rectangular kit): a motorized dish on a mast with an X-shaped base, which aims itself. Its power supply is built into its Gen 2 router, and it has a 15 m (50 ft) cable. Router 3 can’t be its main router (Starlink Help Center; Router 3). Older models need the Starlink Ethernet adapter for wired connections.
• Enterprise: a 110° field-of-view dish rated IP67, drawing 75–100 W, with a 50 m (164 ft) cable to its power supply and a 1-year warranty. It works with third-party routers (Starlink Help Center; cables).
• Standard Circular: the original round, motorized dish, with a 30 m (100 ft) attached cable (cables).

Which Starlink Kit Should You Get?

• A normal home: the Standard kit, or V5 where it’s offered and you don’t need in-motion use.
• An RV, van or car: the Mini for most people. The Performance kit suits heavy use, rough roads or bad weather. See Starlink for RVs and Starlink for cars.
• A boat: the Performance (Gen 3). Its wider view helps when the boat rolls, and it’s rated IP68/IP69K. See Starlink for boats.
• Heavy snow, extreme heat or cold: the Performance kit, rated -40°C to 60°C with the fastest snow melt.
• Lots of trees, or far north or near the equator: a wide-view Performance kit sees more sky.
• A business with an uptime guarantee: Standard or Performance on a Priority plan.

Renting, Refurbished and Upgrading Kits

• Renting: in select countries you can rent a kit instead of buying one, for Residential plans only and one per account. You pay a one-time activation charge plus a monthly rental fee on top of service, and you can’t pause a rental. If you decide not to go ahead, return it in good condition within 7 days of delivery, or you’re charged the full kit price. You can buy the kit out later through a support ticket (Starlink Help Center; rental cost).
• No upfront cost: in some US areas, Starlink offers Residential with no upfront hardware cost (Starlink Residential).
• Refurbished kits: Starlink sometimes offers these on its order page. The warranty depends on the kit model, your location and who sold it (Starlink Help Center), so check the terms before buying.
• Upgrading: Starlink has no exchange program for newer hardware. You can sell or transfer your current kit, and the new owner activates it (Starlink Help Center); see our activation guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Starlink Performance Kit?

Starlink’s rugged dish for businesses, boats and harsh conditions. The current Gen 3 version has a 140° field of view, IP68/IP69K rating, AC or DC power, a 25 m cable and a 3-year warranty.

What happened to the Starlink High Performance kit?

Starlink renamed it Performance (Gen 1). The later Flat High Performance became Performance (Gen 2). The current model is Performance (Gen 3).

What is the Starlink Gen 3 kit?

Usually the Standard kit with the kickstand dish and the Gen 3 router, which Starlink now calls Router 3. Starlink’s own names are Standard 4 and Standard 4 X. Don’t confuse it with the Performance (Gen 3) kit.

What is the difference between Starlink Standard and Performance?

The Performance kit sees more sky (140° vs 110°), handles harsher weather (-40°C to 60°C, IP68/IP69K), runs on AC or DC power and has a longer warranty (3 years vs 1). The Standard is cheaper and made for homes.

Is the Starlink V5 better than the Standard?

It’s smaller, lighter (1.1 kg vs 2.9 kg) and uses about half the power, with a slightly lower peak speed (375+ vs 400+ Mbps for the V4). It isn’t meant for in-motion use and is only in select areas so far.

Can I rent a Starlink kit?

In select countries, yes, for Residential plans. You pay a monthly rental fee plus service, can’t pause a rental, and must return the kit within 7 days if you don’t go ahead.

Can I trade in my old Starlink for a new one?

No. Starlink doesn’t offer an exchange program. You can sell or transfer your old kit and buy the new one.

Which Starlink kit is best for boats?

The Performance kit, thanks to its wider field of view and IP68/IP69K rating. Pair it with a Global Priority plan for offshore use.

Specifications from the Starlink Help Center and spec sheets, checked September 25, 2026. Peak speeds are hardware capability, not guaranteed speeds. Starlink updates its kits often; check starlink.com/specifications for the latest. Not affiliated with SpaceX or Starlink.