If you've opened the Starlink website lately and had no idea what you were looking at, you're not alone. SpaceX just rebranded their standard dish lineup again, and the new names are doing more to confuse people than clarify anything. This post cuts through it.
TL;DR
Same dish, new names. The old Standard Kit is now called Standard 4X. A new budget bundle called Standard 4 pairs the same dish with the smaller Router Mini and a new power supply. The Gen 3 router is now called Router 3. No new hardware, just a rebrand. Availability varies by country. TRIO mounts fit both kits exactly the same as before.
What Was the Starlink Standard Kit?
Up until recently, most Starlink residential subscribers got one thing: the Standard Kit. A rectangular V4 dish, the Gen 3 router, and a power supply. That was it. Simple enough.
Now Starlink has split that into two bundles with new names, and renamed a piece of hardware along the way.
What Are the Starlink Standard 4 and Standard 4X?
Starlink says the goal is to simplify product naming. Residential packages that previously shipped with the Standard Kit are now called Standard 4X, and packages that ship with the Router Mini are now called Standard 4. ISPreview UK
Same dish in both. Here's what each bundle actually includes:
Standard 4
- Standard dish (V4)
- Router Mini (dual-band Wi-Fi 6, smaller coverage area)
- New PoE power supply with separate ports for both dish and router
Router Mini spec diagram-- sourced from Starlink Specifications
Standard 4X
- Standard dish (V4)
- Router 3 (formerly the Gen 3 router, tri-band Wi-Fi 6, larger coverage area)
- Standard power supply
Router 3 spec diagram -- sourced from Starlink Specifications
Why Does Starlink Call It "Standard 4"?
The "4" refers to V4, the version name for the current Starlink standard dish. Starlink's dish versions and router generations have never lined up cleanly, which is a big part of why the naming keeps causing confusion. The dish is on version 4, so both new bundles carry that number.
Which Starlink Plan Gets Which Kit?
Standard 4 is for new customers on the Residential 100Mbps plan. Standard 4X goes to customers on Residential 200Mbps and Residential Max. Residential Max subscribers can also request a free Router Mini on top of the Router 3.
Does Kit Availability Vary by Country?
Yes, and this is where it gets messier. The rollout is not consistent globally. Based on what users are reporting:
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In the UK, only the Standard 4X is available regardless of which plan you're on. The Standard 4 is not offered.
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In Ireland, existing Standard Kit customers are already seeing their kit renamed to Standard 4X in their Starlink account. The Router Mini has been removed from the shop and the Router 3 has increased in price.
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In Norway, the Standard V4 hardware has been available for a while under the residential 100 plan.
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Some customers who ordered the 100Mbps residential plan in the US have reported receiving a Standard 4X kit rather than the Standard 4, suggesting the rollout is still inconsistent even domestically.
The short version: what kit you actually receive may depend on your country, your plan, and when you ordered. If you're unsure what you have, check your Starlink account as existing customers are already seeing the renamed kits reflected there.
Starlink Standard 4 vs Standard 4X: What's Actually Different?
The dish is identical. Everything else comes down to the router and the power supply.
Router coverage is the main practical difference. The Router Mini covers roughly half the area of the Router 3. For a house, an RV with a large interior, or a setup where you need strong signal across distance, the Router 3 in the Standard 4X is the better fit. For a truck cab, a smaller van build, or anyone running their own third-party router, the Router Mini gets the job done fine.
What's the Deal With the New Power Supply?
The Standard 4 is where things change. It ships with a brand new power supply that has two PoE ports on the base, one for the dish and one for the router. You can unplug the Router Mini and plug your own third-party gear straight in without touching bypass mode.
Standard 4 new power supply, sourced from Starlink Specifications
The Standard 4X keeps the same power supply Starlink has shipped for years. Single proprietary connector that runs into the Router 3, which then powers the dish. To use third-party gear you have to plug into the LAN port and enable bypass mode.
Standard 4X power supply, sourced from Starlink Specifications
The catch on the Standard 4 power supply: it uses Starlink's own proprietary PoE, not standard IEEE 802.3af/at/bt. So it won't reliably power third-party routers via PoE directly. Your third-party router will still need its own separate power source.
What Happened to the Starlink Gen 3 Router?
Starlink quietly renamed the Gen 3 router to Router 3. Same hardware, different label on the box.
You can view the full Router 3 specs on the Starlink specifications page and the Router Mini specs here.
Can You Buy the Standard 4 or Standard 4X Outright?
The Standard 4 is currently only available as a rental for Residential 100Mbps subscribers, not for outright purchase. Standard 4X is available as a free rental on higher Residential tiers, though subscribers in congested areas may be charged $349 for the hardware.
Does the Starlink Rebrand Affect Existing Subscribers?
Your hardware isn't changing. If you were on the old Standard Kit, you'll simply see it renamed in your account. Irish users are already seeing Standard 4X reflected there. Your speeds, service terms, and physical equipment are unaffected. The rename only creates confusion for new customers trying to figure out what they're signing up for, which based on the reaction online, it's doing a thorough job of.
Are TRIO Mounts Compatible With the Standard 4 and Standard 4X?
The dish is unchanged. Both the Standard 4 and Standard 4X ship with the same V4 standard dish that's been on the market for years. Every TRIO mount, the Speedmount, Flatmount, and Pole mounts, are all fully compatible. No adapters, no adjustments, no drilling required.
If you're a new Starlink customer picking between the two bundles and trying to figure out what mount to get, the answer is the same regardless of which kit you end up with.
The Bottom Line: Same Dish, New Names
Starlink didn't release new hardware. They split one kit into two bundles, renamed the old one Standard 4X, introduced a budget version called Standard 4 with the Router Mini and a new power supply, and renamed the Gen 3 router to Router 3. The rollout is inconsistent across countries and even within the same market, so your mileage may vary on which kit actually shows up.
The naming is confusing. The hardware isn't. Same dish, same mount compatibility, same TRIO fit.
