Here is SpaceX's new @Starlink Mini 2 with quick-swap battery. You can get up to 4.5 hours of use on a single charge. This means you can get internet in the middle of nowhere and not have to plug anything in.
SpaceX has just officially unveiled its next-generation @Starlink Mini 2, which now comes with a built-in battery for the first time. • Up to 4.5 hours of connectivity on a single charge with the quick-swap battery (or plug in USB-C). • Weight: 3.53 Ibs (1.6 kg) including battery and kickstand • Dimensions: 10.35 × 12.36 × 0.91 inches (263 × 314 × 23.1 mm) • Field of view: 55° • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 • Environmental rating: IP67 • Wi-Fi coverage: Up to 1,800 sq ft (167 m2) • Battery: Removable, rechargeable 71 Wh battery • Battery weight: 1.08 Ibs (490g) • Battery attachment: Quick-release mechanism • Charging: USB-C, 60W • Battery power output: USB-C, up to 60W • Power button: Built-in physical power button • Battery indicators: LED status lights • Kickstand: Integrated, foldable kickstand • Tripod mount: Standard 1/4"-20 camera thread • Charger: Included 60W USB-C wall charger • Cable: Included 3-meter (10-foot) USB-C to USB-C cable Starlink is now taking preorders in the U.S.: starlink.com/mini-2
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love my current mini but the battery feels kind of niche. if you need it longer than a few hrs you need to plug it in to a car/wall/bigger battery, and your laptop or phone probably needs to be charged too. still, i suppose it would be nice to go work in the wilderness for the afternoon with just a backpack

Nov 10, 2026 · 6:24 PM UTC

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Use case for the battery is probably hat you're out away from people. If you're camping or hiking or whatever you probably don't need constant, always-on connectivity. Can just turn it on and off in bursts
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(just preordered lol)
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