How many watts does Starlink use?

Starlink says the Standard kit averages 75-100 watts and the Mini averages 25-40 watts. Over a full day that is roughly 2 kWh for a Standard and under 1 kWh for a Mini.

Running watts

90 WTypical; 25–100 W across models

Starting watts

NoneNo motor surge

Per day

2.16 kWh24 h of use

Current

0.8 AAt 120 V while running

Figures checked against DOE, ENERGY STAR and manufacturer data on October 11, 2026. Your model's label is the final word.

Watts by model and setting

Most starlink models draw between 25 and 100 W while running; a typical one draws about 90 W. Standard kit at ~90 W x 24 h. A Mini at 25-40 W uses about 0.6-1.0 kWh/day.

• Kit: Standard (75-100 W average) vs Mini (25-40 W average)
• Snow melt / heating in cold weather raises draw
• Data use and obstructions: the dish works harder with heavy traffic
• Included router adds its share; a third-party router adds more
• Sleep schedules in the Starlink app cut daily use

Running Starlink on a generator or power station

• Generator: at least 90 running watts. A generator rated 1,000 W or more covers it with room to spare.
• Power station: continuous output of at least 90 W. Pure sine wave output is the safe choice for motors and electronics.

Based on 90 W average draw and 85% usable capacity.

• Starlink's power supply is 100-240 V AC (Standard rated 2.5 A, Mini 1.6 A); any pure sine wave power station works
• Running 24/7 adds up: a 1,000 Wh power station runs a Standard kit for roughly 8-10 hours, a Mini for about 20-30 hours
• The Mini can run from 12-48 V DC (60 W input) or a 100 W USB-C PD source, skipping the inverter and its losses
• Run any generator outdoors, well away from doors, windows and vents; never in a garage or basement, because of carbon monoxide.

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Questions people ask

Sources

• Starlink specification sheet: Standard kit (PDF)
• Starlink specification sheet: Mini kit (PDF)