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The space race heats up: all the news on the latest rocket launches
SpaceX’s latest residential dish — the Starlink V5 — is now available in “select areas.” It’s notably smaller and lighter than the V4 dish with improved power efficiency. It’ll be available in more places as SpaceX ramps up production to meet global demand. The company notes that Starlink V5 is not intended for in-motion use — for that you’ll have to wait for the revamped Starlink Mini teased alongside the V5 last month.
Here’s a comparison of how the V5 dish stacks up to the older V4, with full specifications available here.
Hardware 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 (6.4 lb) 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs) Power Consumption Average: 75 - 100 W Average: 35 - 50 W Router Compatibility Compatible with Router 2, 3, and Router Mini Compatible with Router 2, 3, and Router Mini
Actual speeds are not guaranteed, and depend upon what service plan you sign up for and factors like time of day, capacity, and local congestion. Regardless, people will not be happy to see that slightly lower peak download speed.