What size power station runs Starlink?
Starlink's spec sheets list average power of 75–100 W for the Standard kit and 25–40 W for the Mini. Over 24 hours that's the difference between a large and a mid-size power station.
The numbers
We use the midpoint of each published range for energy (87.5 W and 32.5 W) and the top of the range for inverter sizing (100 W and 40 W). The Standard kit includes its router, and the Mini has Wi-Fi built in.
| Scenario | Wh/day from battery | Min capacity Wh | Cont. W | Surge W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, 24 h | 2,471 | 2,745 | 100 | 100 |
| Standard, 8 h (work day) | 824 | 915 | 100 | 100 |
| Mini, 24 h (AC adapter) | 918 | 1,020 | 40 | 40 |
| Mini, 8 h (AC adapter) | 306 | 340 | 40 | 40 |
| Mini 8 h + laptop 8 h | 635 | 706 | 90 | 90 |
Assumptions: 85% inverter efficiency, 90% of rated capacity usable, no extra margin. Both are planning values, not measurements, and you can change them in the calculator.
Models in our table that fit Starlink Standard for 24 h
Fits (cheapest first):
- Anker SOLIX F3800: 3,840 Wh, 6,000 W / 9,000 W surge, $2,199.99 (checked 2026-10-21). Runtime at this load ≈ 33.6 h.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3: 4,096 Wh, 4,000 W / 8,000 W surge, $2,799 (checked 2026-10-21). Runtime at this load ≈ 35.8 h.
Closest that fall short:
- Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2: 2,048 Wh, 2,400 W / 4,000 W surge, $999.99 (checked 2026-10-21). Runtime at this load ≈ 17.9 h. Short on capacity.
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max: 2,048 Wh, 2,400 W / 4,800 W surge, $1,049 (checked 2026-10-21). Runtime at this load ≈ 17.9 h. Short on capacity.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2: 2,042 Wh, 2,200 W / 4,400 W surge, $899 (checked 2026-10-21). Runtime at this load ≈ 17.9 h. Short on capacity.
Notes
- Mini on DC. The Mini's input is rated 12–48 V at 60 W and needs USB-C PD of at least 100 W (20 V/5 A) with Starlink's cable. Powering it that way avoids the inverter. Switch the row to DC in the calculator to model it.
- Snow melt and heavy use push draw toward the top of the range.
Open this in the calculator. Change the hours, efficiency or days there.
Sources: Starlink Standard specification sheet (Average 75–100 W); Starlink Mini specification sheet (Average 25–40 W; input 12–48 V 60 W).