Starlink Mini vs Standard? Real Starlinks Compared - which one wins?

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Starlink Standard vs Starlink Mini compared while camping in real world conditions. Which one is faster and which one are we going to keep and use when we travel? We also compare the size, portability, power, and data usage of Starlink Standard vs Starlink Mini.
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@banthaoverland 15 дней назад

In the video, I accidentally said the Starlink Mini supports an input voltage of 12-24 volts DC as an input. It's actually 12-48v volts DC as an input. Whoops 😬. Electricity is hard.

@mquetel 14 дней назад

I am powering the mini through an inexpensive 36V boost converter, it was an easy addition to my camper's electrical system. With this voltage I can likely tether the mini to a cable long enough that the built-in WiFi will be more of a limiter than the voltage drop through 18AWG cables. Labor Day weekend was my first solid test of the mini and it performed flawlessly. The decreased power consumption is a game changer for smaller electrical systems.

@banthaoverland 12 дней назад

Thanks for sharing your setup. Similarly, I'm using a 12v to 24v 5a setup up amzn.to/3XwNtIm with the cable included with the Starlink Mini. It was a bit of a surprise at first not being able to run it at 12v even though the Mini specs state 12-48v input. Oh voltage drop 😬.

@STF68 16 дней назад

Love our SL Mini so far for our RV travels and we are now using it at home too. Cancelled our $215/month cable. Run our Mini off of a 12v to 24v booster off our RV 12v lithium battery system.

@banthaoverland 16 дней назад

Same. We’re running our Mini off a 12v to 24v 5amp step up amzn.to/3XosOpM from our lithium battery bank and solar. We tried it at 12v but it doesn’t work with the included Starlink Mini cable due to the voltage drop.

@banthaoverland 16 дней назад

Are you using with the 50GB per month plan or did you upgrade plans? Curious to learn from your experience.

@jzobrien8329 17 дней назад

Thanks Adam. The wait for the Mini was pretty long but, as you've demonstrated, worth it. Storage and power consumption make it more practical for truckcamper/RV applications.

@banthaoverland 16 дней назад

I'm sure we'll learn more as we use it on our travels but so far it seems like a helpful tool and potentially less monthly per month for the service plan. So worth considering.

@ryebuckaround702 5 дней назад

Gr8 video. I would love to hear about the tripod mount.

@banthaoverland 4 дня назад

Check out shop.banthaoverland.com

@artclosson2500 12 дней назад

Great comparison. Did you notice a difference in sensitivity to obstructions between the two?

@banthaoverland 12 дней назад

That’s a good question and I wish I had a better answer. I’ve encountered situations with both of them where overhanging trees result in a periodic drop - ex 10 minutes online, 30 seconds offline - where repositioning the dish just a bit resolved it and got to 100% online. So in my experience I’d say they feel about equivalent so far.

@inglesd90 16 дней назад

You can actually save some money going with the residential plan. You just have to switch your new "address" in the app every time you move into another Starlink cell, which are about 15 miles across. Up to you if that's worth saving 30 bucks a month.

@banthaoverland 16 дней назад

Thanks for the tip.

@D_Cali_Life День назад

Hi have to get approval when you change your new address. They catch on after a while

@ToniAdventures 9 дней назад

Would you let us know more about how the per gig over 50, works out for you? I’m thinking of taking the same approach.

@banthaoverland 8 дней назад

Yep, I'm planning to make a followup video about it. I'm curious how it works out as well.

@Baka_Oppai 14 дней назад

how long did it take to ship? Im full time and im worried to ship it to a camp when they dont tell you anything about ship time and the stories ive heard about taking months to ship.

@banthaoverland 14 дней назад

I think it took about 2-3 weeks. It definitely took a bit longer than I expected but I can imagine it's a popular item at the moment. Accessories from the Starlink Store also seem to be taking a few weeks. It often seems like there's a wait for the container to come into port (a few weeks) and then the tracking info gets updated and it arrives a few days later (my guess anyway).

@steveupp 12 дней назад

The Mini has its WiFi router built in. I've heard reports that the WiFi performance of the mini isn't that great when your WiFI client devices are inside an RV. Any thoughts?

@banthaoverland 12 дней назад

I haven't had any issues using the Starlink Mini positioned within 30' or so of my rig, using it both when indoors and outdoors. But it's something I've heard from others and will do some additional testing. The Mini can also be used with an external router via an Ethernet cable connected to its Ethernet port. So an option if needed. Overall there are tradeoffs for the smaller form factor.

@shannonagain3 3 дня назад

Have you used the mini while moving/traveling as you drive? If so. How's the performance?

@toddincabo 14 дней назад

👍 Thanks, good job. Bezos needs to get on the ball and add some competition. Do you know if unused gigs roll over to the next month or not, or is there $ taken off or what?

@banthaoverland 14 дней назад

Haha, right! I think there were some other startups trying to do it but I haven't heard much about them.

@loganhall5580 14 дней назад

What did you use to mount these to a tripod? Is it an adapter for Arca Swiss plate or something?

@banthaoverland 14 дней назад

I use a StarDapter Tripod Adapter which are 3D printed adapters that I make for mounting Starlinks on tripods. I normally use a quick release plate as well. In this case, both tripod are using a Arca Swiss plate with a StarDapter. More Info: • Starlink StarDapter Tripod Adapter for Starlink Standard w/ Kickstand go.banthaoverland.com/vwfuXNS • Starlink StarDapter Tripod Adapter for Starlink Mini go.banthaoverland.com/re7fYqa • Tripod Recommendations banthaoverland.com/choosing-a-starlink-tripod-adapter/

@00Highlanda00 4 дня назад

Thanks for the excellent Vlog. I see that Starlink has changed their plans very recently. More expensive, so does that now mean you can have Mini now with Unlimited Data instead of 50GB?

@banthaoverland 4 дня назад

Check out my video comparing the 50GB vs unlimited plan ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RkGswnIagL8.html

@alivekicking6681 14 дней назад

Hi Are you satisfied with the wifi signal from the mini when you are inside the RV with the doors closed? Some say it does not perform well through the metal skin of and RV or caravan. Thinking of days when it’s raining outside and we are snug inside

@banthaoverland 14 дней назад

I haven't had an issues but I've only used it on two trips so far. So time will tell. My rig is an aluminum / steel truck with a fiberglass truck camper. Using it outdoors or in the truck camper has been fine. When using it outdoors, I try to have line of sight between me and the Starlink Mini which seems helpful. I'll do more testing on an upcoming trip. It's worth noting that you can still use an external router with the Starlink Mini via the Ethernet port, so there's always that option if there are issues.

@ClarkyMalarky 5 дней назад

That mini is 3 times faster then my standard ( Alberta , Canada) same upload though.

@banthaoverland 5 дней назад

That's awesome! I was hoping to hear from other people in different locations. Is that comparing them side by side at the same time or comparing your previous experience with the Standard to the current experience with the Mini. Asking because I know Starlink performance can vary a bit from time to time as the satellites move around.

@dustinbiu6346 15 дней назад

Starlink Mini users, help! The DC power cable in the Starlink spec sheet is listed as 5.5mm x 2.5mm. However, when I checked several online shops, they show it as 5.5mm x 2.1mm. This has really confused me. Could it be that the DC power cable has two different ends, with the end that connects to the dish being 5.5mm x 2.1mm and the end that connects to the power supply being 5.5mm x 2.5mm? I'm not sure if this is the case.

@banthaoverland 15 дней назад

I can confirm it's a 5.5mm x 2.1mm male barrel jack plug. I purchase these 16awg barrel connector wire ends amzn.to/3AP9IjQ to make my own Starlink Mini cable and it's working great.

@banthaoverland 15 дней назад

Also if you're powering at 12v, you'll probably need to step up to 24v or higher if using a long cable due to the voltage drop over long distances. I used a 12v to 24v step up amzn.to/3Zaug0m in my rig. I'll be posting a video about it shortly.

@terencebaxter4821 15 дней назад

Twin Lakes.

@dta97392 15 дней назад

Nice video/ I just received the Mini/ had trouble running it off my EcoFlow delta max/ 100w usb-c / wouldnt power up,the mini. Why I don’t know, researching that/ were do you get those light weight tripods ? I like those! Tx

@banthaoverland 15 дней назад

Check out banthaoverland.com/choosing-a-starlink-tripod-adapter/ for my thoughts on the best tripods to use with Starlink. I’ve tried a bunch of them 😁.

@banthaoverland 15 дней назад

Curious what you learn about the USB-C. I had some issues running at 12v due to the voltage drop across such a long thin cable (the one supplied with the Mini). I stepped up the 12v to 24v 5amps and it’s working great. You could try a shorter / thicker cable if it’s a voltage drop problem or use the outlet adapter which outputs 30v 2amps.

@dta97392 15 дней назад

@@banthaoverland tx I just ordered one off your link/ I also ordered that adapter for the tripod mini/ to tri pod Hoping I get it in a timely fashion/ tx

@dta97392 15 дней назад

@@banthaoverland I am thinking it’s the usb-c 100w on EcoFlow delta Max / not programed correctly for the mini/ doing some research. See if there is a update from EcoFlow for that.

@dta97392 15 дней назад

@@banthaoverland I looked in the manual for my ecflow delta max. It says usb-c/ 5/9/12/15/20v. 5a 100w per port/ seems like it should work with this mini? what do you think?

@arielionchild 4 дня назад

What plans did you have for each? Were they different plans or the same plan?

@banthaoverland 4 дня назад

Standard is on Roam - Regional. Mini is on Roam - 50GB. Check out my video comparing the plans at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RkGswnIagL8.html.

@kr639 13 дней назад

Pretty obvious which works better. Standard has more antennas and faster router. Mini has its purpose. Definitely don’t understand comparison purpose. lol

@banthaoverland 13 дней назад

It really depends on your use case and what's most important. Size, portability, cost, bandwidth, etc. For example, I'm picking the Mini even though it's "slower".