Starlink V5 Specs Revealed: What to Expect from the Newest Dish

The new V5 dish may also be followed soon by a new Starlink Mini model.

Starlink has released the newest version of its satellite internet equipment, dubbed the Starlink V5. The fifth generation of its personal terminals is significantly smaller, lighter, and more power-efficient. We got a sneak peek of the dish at a Starlink event hosted by CEO Elon Musk, where he showed off two new dishes, one of which is the V5. 

At nearly half the size of the preceding V4 dish and slightly bigger than the Starlink Mini, it's even more portable and easier to set up on your own. Its dimensions are 15.12 in by 12.05 in, and it weighs 2.4 lbs. However, according to available specifications, the trade-offs are slightly slower speeds and the loss of in-motion usage. 

Peak download speed is up to 375 Mbps, compared to the 400+ Mbps the V4 is rated for. This is likely due to reduced power consumption. If the V5 is to be the new standard dish for residential use, it's likely cheaper for Starlink to manufacture, which has been attempting to raise revenue since its summer IPO.

The V5 dish is bundled with a pipe adapter for home installation and the Starlink Router Mini, which is less powerful than the standard Gen 3 router, but also smaller. It's currently available in select areas, but will get a wider release as more are manufactured, according to Starlink. While it's listed as currently available, no pricing for this dish without the rental option has been confirmed. SatelliteInternet.com will update this once it's confirmed.

To see if the new Starlink V5 is available for purchase in your area, check your address with Starlink below. It may also be available to rent for $10 per month.

The V5 dish may not be the only upcoming product. Starlink has left breadcrumbs revealing a massive upgrade to its ultra-portable internet solution: a new Mini dish featuring a built-in battery and USB-C power support. Based on recent firmware code spotted by a computer science research team, SpaceX appears to be developing a truly wireless version of its popular travel dish.

If released, a built-in battery would be a game-changer for off-grid users, bypassing the current model's biggest pain point: power. Right now, taking the Mini off the grid requires a specialized 100W portable power bank with an exact 20V/5A output and an official 16-foot USB-C cable just to maintain a stable connection. A self-contained unit would eliminate external batteries and dangling cables, making it the ultimate tool for hikers, RVers, and backcountry campers.

While Starlink hasn't officially announced the new dish, the company is notorious for quietly dropping updates and immediately putting them on sale. If it hits the market, the main factor determining its success will be how long a fully charged battery lasts in the wild.