Short answer: Starlink’s Help Center lists average power draw, counting the router, power supply and cables, as 20–40W for the Starlink Mini (its spec sheet says 25–40W) and 75–100W for the Standard 4 X and Standard 4. The V5 spec sheet lists a 35–50W average. Idle draw is 15W for the Mini and 20W for Standard kits, per Starlink’s Help Center.
Last checked: October 11, 2026.
This page covers how many watts each Starlink kit uses. See every Starlink power guide, product and the calculator on our Starlink power hub.
Power by model
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| Kit | Average draw | Idle | Power input | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini | 25–40W (spec sheet); 20–40W (Help Center) | 15W (Help Center) | DC, 12–48V, 60W rating; USB-C PD with Starlink’s Mini USB-C cable (needs 100W, 20V/5A) | Mini spec sheet; Help Center |
| V5 | 35–50W (spec sheet; not on the Help Center page) | Not published | AC power supply | V5 spec sheet |
| Standard 4 X / Standard 4 (and Enterprise) | 75–100W | 20W (Help Center) | AC power supply | Standard 4 X spec sheet; Standard 4 spec sheet; Help Center |
| Standard Actuated (Gen 2, older) | 50–75W | 20W (Help Center) | AC | Help Center |
| Performance (Gen 1 and Gen 2) | 110–150W | 45W | AC | Help Center (both generations); Gen 1 specs |
Not sure which kit you have? Use our kit comparison or the older models guide.
Why Starlink’s own numbers disagree
- Mini average. The Mini spec sheet gives 25–40W; the Help Center gives 20–40W with 15W idle. We show both.
- Mini USB-C. The spec sheet requires a USB PD source of at least 100W (20V/5A) with Starlink’s cable; the Help Center says the Mini won’t work at 65W or lower (Starlink Help Center). Neither document says anything between 65W and 100W will work, so plan on 100W from a single port.
- Help Center averages. The averages in Starlink’s Help Center power guide cover the dish, router, power supply and cables together.
- No peak figure. Starlink doesn’t publish peak watts for current kits. The amp rating on a power supply (for example 2.5A on the Standard supply) is the most current it can draw from the wall, not a measurement of use, so don’t multiply it out to get “peak watts”.
What changes the draw
Starlink notes that draw varies with temperature, location and how much you use it, and that its figures are AC input power averages (Help Center). If you run bypass mode with your own router, your router’s draw is extra and isn’t in Starlink’s figures.
Turning watts into runtime
To see how long a battery, power station or solar setup will run your kit, use the Starlink power calculator. It uses the watts above, and our power hub links every power guide and product we’ve checked: Mini power, backup power, the Mini car adapter, the power supply guide and the cable guide.
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FAQ
How many watts does Starlink use?
On average, 20–40W for the Mini (25–40W on its spec sheet), 35–50W for V5 (its spec sheet) and 75–100W for Standard 4 X and Standard 4, per the sources in the table above.
Can a Starlink Mini run on 12V?
Yes. Its DC input takes 12–48V, and Starlink’s Mini Car Adapter works in 12–24V outlets. See our car adapter guide.
Can I plug a Starlink Mini into a cigarette lighter?
Yes, with Starlink’s Mini Car Adapter, or a car charger that delivers 100W from one USB-C port plus Starlink’s Mini USB-C cable (needs 100W, 20V/5A).
Related guides
- Starlink Mini kit guide; Standard 4 X kit guide; V5 kit guide
- Backup power; Mini power; Mini car adapter; Cable guide
- Power supply; Starlink power hub and calculator