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How many watts does Starlink Mini use — and what can run it?
Starlink Mini averages 25–40 W, with a 12–48 V, 60 W input rating, per Starlink. Which power stations run it, and for how many hours.
Starlink states an average range of 25–40 W and an input rating of 12–48 V, 60 W; the calculator uses the upper end of the average.
The figures come from Starlink's Mini specification sheet. It gives power consumption as a range, "Average: 25-40 W", and an input rating of 12–48 V, 60 W. The site uses the top of the average range, 40 W; the 60 W input rating is a ceiling, not a typical draw.
What changes the draw
Starlink does not say what moves the Mini between 25 W and 40 W, and the sheet's snow-melt capability comes without a wattage. Because the Mini is designed to run continuously, the page assumes 24 hours a day — 960 Wh at 40 W — and that daily energy is the real limit for a small station.
DC instead of the AC outlet
The Mini takes DC power directly. Starlink's sheet lists a USB PD requirement of 100 W, 20 V / 5 A minimum, using its USB-C to barrel jack cable accessory. Running from a station's DC or USB-C output skips the station's inverter, which is part of what the 0.85 runtime factor accounts for (method). The tables below cover the AC outlet only.
No starting surge
There is no motor and no starting figure; every station on the site with an AC outlet covers 40 W continuous.
Reading the tables
Runtime assumes 40 W without a break. Example: the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus record has no maker factor, so the default 0.85 applies: 286 Wh × 0.85 ÷ 40 W = 6.1 hours. The larger Starlink Standard kit has its own page.
Power stations that can run it
Pass = continuous output ≥ 40 W. Runtime = capacity × maker's factor ÷ 40 W, nothing else plugged in. Method.
| Model | Fits | Runtime at 40 W | Capacity | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARBERO 88Wh Portable Power Station (M82) | Yes | 1.9 h | 89 Wh | $119.99 |
| DARAN R100 (89.6Wh) | Yes | 1.9 h | 90 Wh | $149.99 |
| Bluetti EB3A | Yes | 5.4 h | 269 Wh | $219 |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Yes | 6.1 h | 286 Wh | $299 |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | Yes | 6.1 h | 288 Wh | $429.99 |
| Anker SOLIX C300 DC | No | — | 288 Wh | $349.99 |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | Yes | 6.2 h | 292 Wh | $289 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Yes | 11 h | 499 Wh | $499.95 |
| Bluetti AC70 | Yes | 16 h | 768 Wh | $359 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Yes | 22 h | 1,024 Wh | $499.99 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Yes | 22 h | 1,024 Wh | $699 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | Yes | 22 h | 1,024 Wh | $599 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | Yes | 22 h | 1,024 Wh | $799 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000X | Yes | 22 h | 1,056 Wh | $469.99 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Yes | 23 h | 1,070 Wh | $559 |
| Bluetti AC180 | Yes | 22 h | 1,152 Wh | $499 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Yes | 27 h | 1,264 Wh | $699 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Yes | 32 h | 1,505 Wh | $1,499.95 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | Yes | 32 h | 1,516 Wh | $1,124.89 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Max (2000) | Yes | 43 h | 2,016 Wh | — |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Yes | 43 h | 2,042 Wh | $999 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | Yes | 43 h | 2,043 Wh | — |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | Yes | 44 h | 2,048 Wh | $899.99 |
| Bluetti AC200L | Yes | 44 h | 2,048 Wh | $899 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | Yes | 44 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,299 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | Yes | 44 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,199 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | Yes | 44 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,599 |
| Bluetti Elite 200 V2 | Yes | 40 h | 2,074 Wh | $899 |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | Yes | 2 d 17 h | 3,072 Wh | $1,499 |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | Yes | 3 d 10 h | 3,840 Wh | $2,599.99 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | Yes | 3 d 15 h | 4,096 Wh | $3,299 |
Generators that can run it
| Model | Fits | Load | Published run time | CO sensor | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion 100396 3400W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 7.5 h @ 25 % | No | — |
| Champion 201241 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator | Yes | 0 % (gasoline) | 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Champion 201319 4500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 14 h @ 25 % | Yes | — |
| DuroMax XP13000EH | Yes | 0 % (gasoline) | 17 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,299 |
| DuroMax XP9500iH | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 21 h @ 25 % · 11 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,999 |
| Generac GP8000E (with COsense, model 7715) | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 10 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Generac iQ3500 (with COsense) | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 14.1 h @ 25 % · 8.9 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Honda EU2200i | Yes | 2 % (gasoline) | 8.1 h @ 25 % · 3.2 h @ 100 % | Yes | $1,199 |
| Honda EU3200i | Yes | 2 % (gasoline) | 8.6 h @ 25 % · 3.3 h @ 100 % | Yes | $2,799 |
| Honda EU7000iS | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 16 h @ 25 % · 6.4 h @ 100 % | Yes | $4,899 |
| WEN DF680iX | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 6.1 h @ 50 % | Yes | $803.40 |
| WEN GN400i | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 7 h @ 50 % | No | $479.99 |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DFc | Yes | 1 % (gasoline) | 11 h @ 25 % | Yes | $1,299 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF | Yes | 0 % (gasoline) | 12 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | No | $1,249 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DFc | Yes | 0 % (gasoline) | 12 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,399 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DFc EFI | Yes | 0 % (gasoline) | 15 h @ 25 % · 10 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,549 |
Frequently asked questions
How many watts does Starlink Mini use?
Can Starlink Mini run from USB-C?
How long can a small power station run Starlink Mini?
Sources
- Starlink — Mini specification sheet (PDF), Power Consumption and Input Rating (accessed 2026-10-31)
Page updated 2026-10-31.