Starlink has moved beyond selling a single satellite dish, now offering multiple hardware options aimed at different customer needs. An Engadget overview of the lineup identifies six dishes, including residential, portable, and vehicle-grade kits. The article cautions that buyers should not default to the cheapest or most expensive option, since portability, durability, and performance requirements vary by use case.
The V4, sold in Standard 4 and 4 X kits, is positioned as the default for fixed home internet, with a rectangular design, software-assisted orientation, and a 110-degree field of view. The newer V5 is not a performance upgrade: it weighs roughly 2.4 pounds versus the V4’s 6.4 pounds, uses about half the power, and tops out at 375 Mbps download speeds compared with 400+ Mbps for the V4. Availability is still limited as production ramps up.
The Starlink Mini, now priced at $199, is the clear travel option, with a built-in Wi-Fi router, optional USB-C power, and no residential subscription requirement, making it usable at home as well as on the road. For RVs, boats, and other moving applications, the Performance (Gen 2) dish—formerly the Flat High Performance Kit—offers a wider field of view and enhanced GPS capabilities to stay connected while in motion. The overall lineup suggests Starlink is deliberately segmenting its hardware to match different customers’ willingness to pay for portability and resilience.