Starlink’s V5 dish is smaller but slower

Dylan Crismale - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 17 July 2026

Starlink V5 dish (right) beside V4 dish (left)

Starlink has revealed details for its new V5 satellite dish, which, while more compact, is slower than the V4.

The new device is smaller, weighs less and should consume around half as much power.

The Starlink V4 model (which is currently included as part of the Standard Starlink Kit) can reach peak download speeds of 400Mbps and above, but the new V5 model is slightly less powerful in that regard.

According to Starlink, its peak download speeds are closer to 375Mbps and above. The exact peak speeds may vary as they depend on the plan a customer is on and real-time performance.

Starlink V4 vs. Starlink V5 dish

Specifications	Starlink V4	Starlink V5
Peak Download Speeds	400+ Mbps	375+ Mbps
Product Dimensions	594 mm x 383 mm x 39.7 mm (23.4 in x 15.1 in x 1.5 in)	384 mm x 306 mm x 34 mm (15.12 in x 12.05 in x 1.34 in)
Weight	2.9 kg	1.1 kg
Average Power Consumption	75 - 100 W	35 - 50 W
Router Compatibility	Router 2, 3, and Router Mini	Router 2, 3, and Router Mini

At this stage, the V5 model is only rolling out across certain areas of the United States, with no word on when it will become available in Australia.

Starlink says that as production ramps up, the V5 dish will be available in more areas. While it's a compact model, it's not a replacement for a Starlink Mini dish, which is for use while in motion.

Here's a look at Starlink's current Residential plans:

Starlink	Starlink Starlink Residential 100 Mbps Satellite Download Speeds: Up to 100 Mbps (typically 80-100 Mbps) Upload Speeds: 15-35 Mbps Unlimited Data $75/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
Starlink	Starlink Starlink Residential 200 Mbps Satellite Download Speeds: Up to 200 Mbps (typically 140-200 Mbps) Upload Speeds: 15-35 Mbps Unlimited Data $110/mth Min. cost $110 Go to Site	$110/mth Min. cost $110	Go to Site
Starlink	Starlink Starlink Residential Max Satellite Download Speeds: Up to 400+ Mbps (typically 170-320 Mbps) Upload Speeds: 20-40 Mbps Unlimited Data $150/mth Min. cost $150 Go to Site	$150/mth Min. cost $150	Go to Site

Dylan Crismale

Digital Content Editor

Dylan Crismale is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, has been writing for almost a decade across a variety of Australian publications. He previously worked as a writer at Finder covering energy, internet and mobile plans. Dylan is passionate about finding the best deals to save people money and educating people about tech. When he's not sat at his desk Dylan loves working out, bingeing TV and hanging out with friends.

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