Stargear 3-in-1 Cable for Starlink Mini ZDNET's key takeaways The perfect way to power your Starlink Mini, no matter the source!
You can use the stock power supply, a 12V car supply, and USB-C power
There's a built-in digital display that also incorporates a handy power switch. $39.99 at Amazon
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The Starlink Mini is an excellent piece of equipment, and it has performed far beyond my expectations. The hardware is second to none, and after many months of heavy use, being dragged around the world and left out in the rain, snow, frost, and burning sun, the dish still looks and functions like new. The only thing I needed to change was how it was powered.
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The kit assumes you'll be using a mains outlet, but in off-grid situations, mains outlets are either scarce or, when connected to a portable power station, not the most efficient way to use the limited power available.
I like to have options
Thankfully, there are plenty of accessories out there that let me power my Starlink Mini using USB-C, and there are also power banks specifically designed for the dish.
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