Starlink announced the Mini 2 on November 10, 2026 and opened preorders by invitation for select U.S. customers. The Starlink Mini 2 adds a built-in quick-swap battery to a thinner, tougher design. It also has Wi-Fi 6. You can get online with or without a power outlet. Point it at the sky and you are online in about 60 seconds.
Here are the full specs, how it compares to the current Mini, and what the release timeline looks like.
What Is the Starlink Mini 2?
Starlink describes the Mini 2 as “the next-generation portable Starlink.”
The original Mini runs off a DC power cable and has no battery. The Mini 2 ships with a 71 Wh battery integrated into the kit. It runs up to 4.5 hours on a single charge. When the battery runs low, swap in a spare. Spare Mini 2 batteries are sold separately. It also runs on USB-C power, and charging is USB-C at 60W, so you can stay online while the battery charges.
The Mini 2 delivers Wi-Fi 6 with coverage up to 1,800 square feet.
The battery doubles as a USB-C power source, outputting up to 60W.
Starlink Mini 2 Specs
Official specs from Starlink’s product page:
| Feature | Starlink Mini 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery life | Up to 4.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 71 Wh |
| Battery output | USB-C, up to 60W |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, up to 1,800 ft² |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Thickness | 23.1 mm |
| Charging | USB-C, 60W |
| Field of view | 55° |
| Weight (with battery + kickstand) | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 263 × 314 × 23.1 mm |
| Tripod mount | Standard 1/4-20 camera thread |
The kit ships with the Mini 2, battery, kickstand, power supply, and a 3-meter USB-C cable.
Preorder Mini 2 on Starlink →How It Compares to the Current Mini
The current Mini runs off a DC power cable and has no battery. The Mini 2 runs on its battery or USB-C.
Starlink calls the Mini 2 a thinner, tougher design, at 23.1 mm thin with an IP67 rating.
Starlink lists mobile use for both kits.
The Preorder
Preorders are open by invitation only for select U.S. customers. Starlink has not published a preorder price on its Mini 2 page. If you received an invitation, check the terms in your email and at starlink.com.
Invited customers in the U.S. have access now. Starlink’s product page notes the Mini 2 is “coming soon to more customers and countries.”
Roam Unlimited
Starlink calls Roam Unlimited its “best performing internet on the go”: unlimited high-speed data at up to 300+ Mbps, with international coverage in 160+ countries and territories. In-motion use is supported with Roam plans in select areas. Roam billing is month-to-month.
For current Roam pricing, check the Roam plans at starlink.com.
Starlink Mini 2 Release Date
Preorders are open by invitation in the U.S. now. For everyone else, the official language from Starlink’s product page is “coming soon to more customers and countries.” No general availability date has been announced as of November 10, 2026.
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