Starlink Mini 2 is official. After months of firmware leaks, Starlink started sending preorder invitations to select U.S. customers in November 2026. The headline feature is the one Mini owners have asked for since day one: a quick-swap battery and built-in Wi-Fi in one compact kit.
Here is everything we know so far, what is still unconfirmed, and what it means for mounting the Mini 2 on your truck, van, RV, or boat.
What Is Starlink Mini 2?
Mini 2 is the next-generation portable Starlink kit. It replaces the external power setup of the original Mini with a battery that swaps in and out of the dish. Press a button and Starlink says you are online in about 60 seconds.
Starlink positions it for camping, boats, road trips, and anywhere with a clear view of the sky. It keeps the in-motion capability of the original Mini, so it is built to work on the move, not just at camp.
Starlink Mini 2 Price and Preorder Offer
The preorder invitation bundles hardware and a full year of service into one price:
- $999 plus tax for the preorder bundle
- Mini 2 Kit: includes a USB-C power cable and one quick-swap battery
- 12 months of Roam Unlimited: Starlink values this at $2,100. Unlimited data, including in-motion use at speeds up to 100 mph
- International travel: use abroad for up to 30 days at a time, included with Roam Unlimited
A refundable $100 deposit holds your spot. The remaining $899 plus tax is charged when the Mini 2 ships. Starlink estimates shipments will begin in mid-December 2026.
Preorders are invitation only for now. If you did not get the email, you cannot order yet. Starlink says this price and the included year of service are exclusive to the preorder invite.
What about standalone pricing? DISHYtech found a "Mini 2 Beta Kit" listed at $249 and a "Mini 2 Beta Battery" at $50 in data on Starlink's website. Starlink has not announced public pricing, so treat those numbers as unconfirmed until it does.
Starlink Mini 2 vs. Starlink Mini: What Changed
Starlink has not published a full spec sheet yet. Most hardware details below come from firmware findings shared by Starlink researcher Oleg Kutkov in July 2026, before the official invite went out.
| Starlink Mini | Starlink Mini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | External power: 12 to 48V DC or 100W USB-C PD | Quick-swap battery plus USB-C power cable |
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| Antenna board (leak) | 236 x 276 mm | 225 x 273 mm |
| Antenna elements (leak) | 571 | 549 |
| Thermal throttle points (leak) | 79°C and 83°C | 95°C and 99°C |
| Transmit duty cycle (leak) | 75% | 11% |
| GPS and in-motion | Yes | Yes |
The Battery
This is the big one. The original Mini needs a power bank, a 12V feed, or a wall adapter to run. Mini 2 carries its own power. Firmware points to a four-cell lithium pack with a dedicated battery management chip, charged over USB-C Power Delivery.
The official invite calls it a quick-swap battery, so you can carry a spare and keep going. Starlink has not shared capacity or runtime yet.
Runs Hotter Before It Throttles
Heat is a real issue with the original Mini on a sun-baked roof. Mini 2 raises its internal thermal limits, so it should hold full performance longer in summer heat before slowing down.
The Trade-off: Upload Speed
Kutkov's findings show the transmit duty cycle dropping from 75% to 11%. That is how Mini 2 stretches battery life, and he expects it to mean lower upload speeds. Streaming, browsing, and video calls should be fine. If you regularly upload large video files from the field, wait for real-world tests before you commit.
What We Still Don't Know
- Battery capacity and runtime
- Outer dimensions and weight of the finished dish
- Wi-Fi version
- Real-world download and upload speeds
- Public launch date and non-preorder pricing
- Whether existing Mini accessories fit the new housing
We will update this post as Starlink confirms more.
Should You Get Mini 2 or Stick With Mini?
Mini 2 makes sense if you want the simplest off-grid setup possible, you hop between vehicles, boats, and campsites, or you are tired of managing a separate power bank and cable. If you were already planning on Roam Unlimited, the preorder bundle covers a full year of service.
The original Mini still makes sense if your rig already has 12V power at the roof, you upload a lot from the road, or you want proven hardware with two years of owner feedback behind it. It is not going anywhere, and it is cheaper than ever.
Mounting Starlink Mini 2 on a Vehicle
A battery solves power. It does not solve mounting. If you plan to use Mini 2 in motion, at speeds up to 100 mph on Roam Unlimited, the dish still needs to be locked to the roof and protected from wind, branches, and debris.
Mini 2 also brings two new mounting considerations:
- A new footprint. The antenna board is smaller and the battery adds bulk somewhere. Mounts built around the original Mini housing should not be assumed to fit.
- Battery access. A quick-swap battery is only quick if you can reach it. A good Mini 2 mount needs to let you swap packs without pulling the dish off the roof.
That is why TRIO is building a dedicated Mini 2 Speedmount around the new dish. Same low-profile, no-drill approach as our current Mini lineup, designed for the Mini 2 housing and battery. Sign up for updates and you will hear the moment it is ready.
Running the original Mini? The TRIO Mini Speedmount is built for it.
Be the First to Know
TRIO is building the Mini 2 Speedmount now. Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment it's ready to order.
Sources
- Starlink Mini 2 preorder invitation email, November 2026
- Oleg Kutkov (@olegkutkov) on X, July 19, 2026
- DISHYtech: Starlink Mini 2 Pricing Revealed
- 4WDTalk: Starlink Mini 2 Has a Battery
