Starlink Mini 2: Price, Battery, Specs and Release Date

Last updated: November 11, 2026. This page is rewritten as Starlink publishes more. See the update log at the bottom.

Quick answer: Starlink announced the Mini 2 on November 10, 2026. It is a Mini-style portable dish with a removable clip-on battery, Wi-Fi 6 and an IP67 rating. Preorders are invitation-only for select US customers, and shipping is reported to start in mid-December. Starlink has not published a standard retail price or any speed figures, so the main open questions are what it costs on its own and how fast it is.

Key Takeaways

• The big change is the battery. A removable 71 Wh pack clips onto the dish without tools and is rated by SpaceX for up to 4.5 hours. That figure is the company’s claim and has not been independently tested.
• The price is not settled. Invited US buyers are reportedly quoted $999, which includes a year of Roam Unlimited. A lower hardware-only price has been reported from website code but is not confirmed. See the price section below.
• No speeds have been published. Coverage and design details are known; download and upload figures are not.
• Existing Mini accessories may not carry over. The Mini 2 has different dimensions and a USB-C power input, so mounts and cases made for the original Mini need checking before you buy.
• Waiting is reasonable for most people. Hands-on reviews, a retail price and accessory support will all arrive after launch.

What Is Confirmed So Far

Details below come from Starlink’s announcement as reported by press outlets on November 10 and 11, 2026. Each row shows how solid the information is. “Reported” means several outlets give the same figure but Starlink’s own order page could not be checked for this page.

Item	What has been reported	How solid
Announcement	November 10, 2026	High
Battery	Removable, clip-on, 71 Wh, up to 4.5 hours per SpaceX, about 490 g, own USB-C port and LED charge lights	Reported; runtime untested
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6, coverage up to about 1,800 sq ft (167 m²)	Reported
Durability	IP67 rating	Reported
Size and weight	314 × 263 × 23.1 mm (12.36 × 10.35 × 0.91 in); 1.6 kg (3.53 lb) with battery and kickstand	Reported
Power	60 W USB-C into the dish; a 60 W charger and 3 m USB-C cable are said to be in the box	Reported
Extras	Foldable kickstand, 1/4″-20 tripod thread, physical power button	Reported
Availability	Invitation-only preorders for select US customers; more countries to follow; shipping reported for mid-December 2026	Reported
Retail price	Not published; see below	Unconfirmed
Speeds	Not published	Unknown

Starlink Mini 2 Price: What Is and Is Not Known

Starlink has not published a standard retail price for the Mini 2. Two different numbers are circulating, and they probably describe different things.

• $999 with a year of Roam Unlimited. Press coverage reports this as the price quoted to invited US customers for the preorder, plus tax. It is a bundle, so it cannot be split into a hardware price and a service price from the information available.
• A lower hardware-only price. Some outlets mention a much lower figure for a “beta kit” and a spare battery, taken from code on Starlink’s website rather than from an announcement. Outlets that mention it say it is not an official price, and it is not used on this page.

Until Starlink publishes a price, treat $999 as the preorder offer for invited buyers and nothing more. Check Starlink’s own Mini 2 page and your account for the current figure. This page will be updated when a standard price appears.

Roam plans are billed separately from hardware. For how the plans and data limits work today, see Starlink data caps explained and the Roam vs Residential comparison.

The Battery: The Main Change

The original Mini runs from a power cable, with a typical draw of about 20-40 W according to the Starlink Mini review on this site, so any portable use needs a separate power bank or battery station. The Mini 2 moves the battery onto the dish itself.

• Capacity and runtime: 71 Wh, rated by SpaceX for up to 4.5 hours. Real runtime will depend on conditions and how hard the dish is working, and no independent tests exist yet.
• Swappable: the pack clips on and off without tools, and a spare is reported to be sold separately.
• Charging: the battery has its own USB-C port and LED charge indicators, and the dish takes 60 W over USB-C.

What it likely means in practice (analysis, not a test result): 4.5 hours is long enough to cover short outages, a day trip or a stop while travelling, and a spare pack would extend that. It is not an all-day or overnight solution on its own, so campers and anyone using it away from a power source for long periods would still want a larger battery source. See does the Starlink Mini need power for the existing power guide.

Some pre-launch leaks described a built-in battery. The announcement coverage describes a removable clip-on pack, which is what this page follows.

Size, Weight and Durability

The Mini 2 is thinner than the original Mini (reported as 23.1 mm against 38.5 mm) but slightly larger across the face and heavier once the battery and kickstand are attached.

• Rating: IP67, the same rating the original Mini is listed with.
• Mounting: a foldable kickstand and a 1/4″-20 tripod thread are included.
• Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lb) with battery and kickstand, compared with about 2.5 lb for the original Mini.

Wi-Fi and Router

The Mini 2 moves from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6, with reported coverage growing from about 112 m² to about 167 m² (roughly 1,800 sq ft). Whether it supports a wired connection, bypass mode or the Router Mini has not been confirmed. The original Mini needs a USB-C to Ethernet adapter for wired use, so that is the main thing to check for the Mini 2 once documentation appears.

Starlink Mini vs Mini 2

Figures for the original Mini come from the existing Mini review and standard vs Mini guides on this site. Figures for the Mini 2 are the reported ones above.

Feature	Starlink Mini	Starlink Mini 2
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6
Power	Proprietary power cable, about 20-40 W typical	60 W USB-C
Battery	None (external power)	Removable 71 Wh, up to 4.5 h (SpaceX claim)
Size	11.75 × 10.2 × 1.45 in	12.36 × 10.35 × 0.91 in
Weight	About 2.5 lb	3.53 lb with battery and kickstand
IP rating	IP67	IP67
Speeds	Up to about 150 Mbps down (Starlink figure)	Not published
Price	Varies by location and offer	No standard price published
Availability	Widely available	Invite-only preorders, US

Still Unknown

These are the questions that decide whether the Mini 2 is worth it, and none has an official answer yet.

• Speeds. No download or upload figures have been published. Earlier leaks suggested lower upload speeds, but those were not confirmed by Starlink.
• Standalone price. The retail price of the dish, and the price of a spare battery.
• Plan requirements. Whether it works only with Roam plans, and what the Roam price will be after the first year of the bundle.
• Wired connections. Ethernet or bypass support, and compatibility with the Router Mini.
• Accessories. Whether mounts, cases and cables made for the original Mini fit.
• Countries and dates. Where it ships after the US, and when.

Will Mini Accessories Fit the Mini 2?

Not confirmed. This is an inference from the specs, not a test: the Mini 2 has a different footprint, is much thinner and uses a USB-C power input instead of the original’s proprietary cable. Mounts and enclosures made for the original Mini’s exact dimensions, such as the Mini magnetic mount, the Mini wall mount and others listed in best Starlink Mini mounts, may need new versions. The tripod thread on the Mini 2 should open up generic tripod and camera-style mounts, but verify the fit once units are in buyers’ hands.

Check each listing for explicit Mini 2 compatibility before buying, and see the Mini accessories guide for the current original-Mini options.

Should You Wait for the Mini 2 or Buy the Original Mini?

This is provisional reasoning based on the reported specs. It will change once prices and reviews exist.

• Short outages and travel with occasional power access: the battery is the main reason to look at the Mini 2. Waiting for a price and real-world runtime figures makes sense.
• Fixed home or cabin use with reliable power: the battery adds little. The original Mini’s price, current availability and known performance may matter more.
• Camping or off-grid use: 4.5 hours per pack is short for overnight use. Budget for a larger battery source either way.
• Existing Mini owners: nothing published so far makes the upgrade necessary. Wi-Fi 6 and the battery are the gains; speeds are unknown.
• Anyone needing a dish this month: the Mini 2 is invite-only and has not started shipping, so the original Mini is the option that can be ordered now.

For the wider choice between dishes, see Starlink Standard vs Mini.

Where Can You Get the Mini 2?

Preorders are reported as invitation-only for select customers in the US, with other countries to follow and no dates given. Starlink’s coverage and plan availability vary by country, so check the Starlink availability map for your area, and look at your Starlink account for any preorder invitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Starlink Mini 2 come out?

It was announced on November 10, 2026. Preorders are invitation-only in the US, and shipping is reported to start in mid-December 2026. Starlink has not given dates for other countries.

How much does the Starlink Mini 2 cost?

There is no published standard price. Invited US customers are reportedly quoted $999, including a year of Roam Unlimited. A lower hardware-only figure has been reported from website code but is unconfirmed.

Does the Starlink Mini 2 have a built-in battery?

It has a removable clip-on battery rather than a fixed one. The pack is 71 Wh and rated for up to 4.5 hours by SpaceX, and a spare is reported to be sold separately.

How long does the Mini 2 battery last?

SpaceX rates it for up to 4.5 hours. No independent testing is available yet, so real-world runtime may differ.

Is the Starlink Mini 2 waterproof?

It is reported to have an IP67 rating, the same as the original Mini is listed with. That covers dust and temporary immersion in water, but check Starlink’s own guidance on how and where it should be used.

Will Starlink Mini accessories work with the Mini 2?

Not confirmed. The Mini 2 has different dimensions and a USB-C power input, so mounts, cases and cables for the original Mini may not fit. Look for listings that state Mini 2 compatibility.

Should I wait for the Mini 2?

If you need the battery and are not in a hurry, waiting for a price and independent reviews is reasonable. If you need a dish now, the original Mini is available without an invitation.

Update Log

• November 11, 2026: page created after the November 10 announcement. Price marked unconfirmed; no speeds published.

Sources

• Starlink Mini 2 (Starlink) (official page; pricing and specs on it should be checked directly)
• Starlink launches rugged Mini 2 dish with $50 battery add-on (Notebookcheck, November 10, 2026)
• SpaceX launches Starlink Mini 2 with a swappable battery and Wi-Fi 6 (The Next Web, November 11, 2026)
• Starlink’s Mini 2 Dish Clips On a Battery, but Getting One Is Another Story (Android Headlines, November 11, 2026)