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SpaceX unveils Starlink Mini 2 terminal featuring a detachable battery and Wi-Fi 6
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SpaceX has introduced the Starlink Mini 2, an updated portable satellite terminal that integrates a dish, Wi-Fi router, and a removable battery pack. The device is currently rolling out for preorder by invitation to select United States customers ahead of wider international availability. Outlets note varying launch figures: Notebookcheck spotted a $249 hardware listing on Starlink's backend alongside a $50 spare battery, while The Verge cited customer invitation screenshots on X showing a $999 package paired with a full year of Roam Unlimited service. [2][3]
The new hardware features a tool-free, clip-on 71 Wh battery that SpaceX says provides up to 4.5 hours of runtime, expandable by hot-swapping spares or charging at 60W over USB-C. Measuring 12.36 by 10.35 by 0.91 inches, the terminal is about half an inch thinner than its predecessor, though total weight rises to 3.53 lbs with the 1.08-lb battery and kickstand attached. Upgrades include an IP67 durability rating, Wi-Fi 6 coverage reaching up to 1,800 sq ft, a 55-degree field of view, and a standard 1/4-20 tripod thread. [2][3]
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Starlink launches rugged Mini 2 dish with $50 battery add-on
The Starlink Mini dish successor comes with its own battery for independent operation, indeed. The price of the next Mini dish generation, however, is higher than the original model it would replace and spare batteries are extra.
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Starlink Mini 2 adds a swappable battery
SpaceX announced a new version of its all-in-one satellite internet terminal that integrates a dish, Wi-Fi router, and now a battery into a single device about the size of a laptop. According to some users on X who shared screenshots of invitations to order Starlink Mini 2, the dish is priced at $999, which includes…
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