SpaceX announced the portable Starlink Mini 2 antenna, which has a 71Wh battery on the back and enables up to 4.5 hours of continuous use. Invitation-only reservations have opened in the United States at a price of $999, with shipments scheduled to begin in mid-December. The launch timing in Japan remains undecided.
Starlink Mini 2 is the successor to Starlink Mini. The compact portable antenna has a built-in Wi-Fi router and is said to be capable of connecting to the internet in about 60 seconds in a location with a clear view of the sky. As a new feature, it has a removable 71Wh battery on the back, allowing it to be used without an external power supply. It also supports charging via USB-C and comes with a 60W charger.
Mini 2 upgrades Wi-Fi from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6 compared with the previous Mini, and has a maximum coverage area of approximately 167 square metres. Its dimensions are slightly larger than those of the previous model. It weighs 1.6kg with the battery installed, while the built-in battery weighs 490g, allowing the weight to be adjusted when operating with the removable battery. It charges via USB-C and can be used while connected to the main unit.