Starlink Mini 2: Price, Specs, Battery Life and What UK Buyers Should Know

SpaceX announced the Starlink Mini 2 on 10 November 2026, a new version of its portable satellite internet dish with a clip-on battery that Starlink says lasts up to 4.5 hours. For now it can only be pre-ordered by invited customers in the United States, as a $999 bundle with a year of service. Starlink has not published a UK price or a UK release date.

The short version for UK readers: the hardware is confirmed, the specifications are public, but you cannot buy one here yet. Starlink's official Mini 2 page says only that pre-orders are open "by invitation for select US customers" and that the dish is "coming soon to more customers and countries".

What is the Starlink Mini 2?

The Mini 2 is the second generation of Starlink's smallest dish, the one aimed at travellers rather than households. Like the original, it has a Wi-Fi router built in, so there is no separate box to carry.

The main change is power. The original Mini needed an external power source, such as a separate power bank. The new model has its own removable battery that attaches to the back of the dish.

Starlink's page describes the product in three claims: battery-powered for up to 4.5 hours, online "in about 60 seconds" after you point it at the sky, and 23.1 mm thin. These are the company's figures and have not yet been independently tested.

Starlink Mini 2 specs: what is confirmed?

Everything in this table comes from the specification list on Starlink's own product page.

Specification	Starlink's stated figure
Dimensions	263 × 314 × 23.1 mm
Weight	1.6 kg with battery and kickstand
Battery	71 Wh, removable, 490 g
Battery life	Up to 4.5 hours
Charging	USB-C, 60 W
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6, up to 167 m² of coverage
Environmental rating	IP67
Field of view	110°
Mount	Standard 1/4-20 camera thread, plus kickstand
In the box	Dish, battery, kickstand, power supply, USB-C cable (3 m)

The battery has its own USB-C port, a charge indicator and a quick-release catch. Starlink says you can stay online while the battery charges, or swap in a spare, which is sold separately. The dish also gains a physical power button.

What about speeds?

Starlink's product page does not list download or upload speeds for the Mini 2. Reports before launch suggested performance might differ from the first model, but nothing has been confirmed, so we are not quoting a figure. Anyone for whom upload speed matters should wait for independent tests.

How much does it cost?

There is one confirmed offer so far, and it is not a simple hardware price.

According to Notebookcheck's report on the pre-order invitation, invited US customers are being offered the Mini 2 for $999 plus tax, including one year of Roam Unlimited service. A refundable $100 deposit reserves a unit, with the remaining $899 plus tax charged when it ships. Starlink estimates shipments will start in mid-December 2026.

The same report says Starlink values the included year of service at $2,100, and that the price and bundled service are exclusive to the pre-order invitation.

What the dish costs on its own is unknown. A day before the announcement, DISHYtech reported that an API response on Starlink's website listed a "Mini 2 Beta Kit" at $249 and a "Mini 2 Beta Battery" at $50. Starlink has not confirmed either number as a retail price, and DISHYtech itself warned that beta pricing may not match final pricing.

Which service plan does it need?

The launch bundle uses Roam Unlimited, Starlink's travel plan. Notebookcheck reports that the bundled service covers in-motion use at up to 100 mph and international travel for up to 30 days at a time.

For UK buyers, Starlink's UK Roam page describes two travel options: Roam Unlimited, with international coverage in more than 160 countries and territories, and Roam 100GB, for travel within Europe and the United Kingdom. Billing is monthly, and service can be paused with a Standby mode for a small monthly fee.

Starlink has not said which UK plans will be offered with the Mini 2, or whether a service bundle like the US one will be sold here.

What is new compared with the original Starlink Mini?

Starlink's own comparison is brief: the Mini 2 has a battery and runs on battery or USB-C, while the Mini 1 has no battery and uses a DC power cable. Both support mobile use.

Press coverage fills in more detail. The figures for the original model below are as reported by The Next Web and Notebookcheck.

Feature	Mini 2	Original Mini
Battery	Removable 71 Wh, up to 4.5 hours	None, external power needed
Power connection	USB-C, 60 W	DC power cable
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi coverage	About 167 m²	112 m²
Thickness	23.1 mm	38.5 mm
Weight	1.6 kg with battery and kickstand	2.43 lb (about 1.1 kg)

Two points are worth noting. The new dish is thinner but slightly larger across the face, and it is heavier once the battery is attached. Notebookcheck estimates that without the battery it weighs about the same as the first model.

Is the Starlink Mini 2 available in the UK?

No. As of 11 November 2026, pre-orders are limited to invited customers in the United States. Starlink's page offers a "notify me" sign-up and promises availability in more countries, without naming any or giving dates.

Digital Trends likewise reports that SpaceX has not said when customers outside the US will be able to order.

Who is it for?

This section is our analysis rather than confirmed fact.

The Mini 2 suits people who need a connection for a few hours in places with no mains power: walkers and campers, campervan owners, boat users on inland and coastal waters, and field workers. A dish that sets up on its own kickstand without a cable run is simpler than the original with a separate power bank.

It could also work as backup internet at home during a power cut or a broadband outage, since it does not depend on mains power for the first few hours.

For remote workers, 4.5 hours is less than a working day, so a spare battery or a USB-C supply will still be needed. Working from shared or temporary locations also raises the usual security questions, which our guide to the best VPN services covers.

What are the limits and caveats?

• Battery life is a claim. "Up to 4.5 hours" is Starlink's figure. Real use, cold weather and heavy traffic may give different results.
• No speed figures. Starlink has not published them for this model.
• No standalone price. The only confirmed offer is the $999 US bundle.
• No UK details. Price, plans and timing are all unannounced.
• It still needs open sky. Like any Starlink dish, it must be pointed at a clear view of the sky.

The launch reached the front page of Hacker News, where the discussion drew several hundred comments. Some users there questioned how useful the built-in battery will be and complained about the 30-day limit on international use. Those are user opinions, not test results.

What should UK buyers do now?

If you need portable satellite internet soon, the original Mini is still being sold, and The Next Web reports it starts at $149 in the US. If you can wait, sign up for Starlink's notification and hold off until independent reviews confirm battery life and speeds, and until a UK price appears.

Sources

• Starlink: Mini 2 official product page
• Starlink UK: Roam service plans
• The Next Web: SpaceX launches Starlink Mini 2 with a swappable battery and Wi-Fi 6
• Notebookcheck: Starlink cuts Roam plan fees as it prices Mini 2 launch bundle at $999
• Notebookcheck: Starlink launches rugged Mini 2 dish with $50 battery add-on
• Digital Trends: SpaceX unveils Starlink Mini 2 with a removable battery
• DISHYtech: Starlink Mini 2 pricing revealed
• Hacker News discussion: Starlink Mini 2