Choosing the Right Kit for Your Operation
1. Field crews & mobile units
The Starlink Mini is ideal if portability matters most. It fits in a backpack, runs off DC power, and works seamlessly with our Tekmount Travel Pack or Armoured Case Pro for remote operations.
2. Residential or light commercial
The Standard Actuated dish is still the go-to for general home or small business use. It automatically aligns itself and offers solid all-round performance.
3. Heavy-duty or enterprise
If your operations rely on critical uptime, consider the Performance kits.
Gen 1 (Actuated): Suited for mobile or vehicle-mounted setups where self-orientation is needed.
Gen 2 (Flat): Best for fixed installations — fewer moving parts, higher durability, and easier integration with industrial mounts.
4. Linked setups (IT or media use)
Teams like Dream Media have successfully linked two Standard Actuated kits via internal networking to boost throughput and upload performance — a clever solution for data-heavy field operations.
Starlink keeps rolling out new gear and sometimes it can get all a bit confusing on what is the best option for you or your company. From the pocket-sized Mini to the heavy-duty Performance kits. It’s easy to get lost, trust me, I was there myself, getting lost figuring out which one actually suits your setup. The truth is, not every kit handles heat, dust, vibration or distance the same way.
At Tekmounts, we’ve looked at all the comparrisons and have given you a break down of what might be best suited for your needs. From mine sites, road trains, boats, and bush runs, the info below may share some insights for you.
Here’s the straight rundown on each Starlink model, what it can do, and which one’s going to work best for you.
💡 Our Take
Starlink’s ecosystem is evolving fast — and each new model is designed for a different purpose, not just a different price point.
At Tekmounts, we build rugged housings and mounting systems to ensure your Starlink performs anywhere — whether you’re running a portable Mini in the bush or a fixed high-performance setup on a mine site.
If you’re unsure which model best suits your needs, reach out. We’ll help you match the right Starlink kit with the right Tekmount system for your environment.
| Model | Orientation | Typical Use | Peak Download Speed | Peak Upload Speed | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini | Fixed flat panel | Portable field use / mobile teams | Up to 250 Mbps | Up to 25 Mbps | Lightweight, compact, and ultra-portable. Designed for rapid field deployment, DC power capable. View official Starlink Mini specs |
| Standard (Residential Gen 3) | Motorised (actuated) dish | Home / light commercial | Up to 475 Mbps | Up to 70 Mbps | Plug-and-play, automatic alignment, excellent all-round performance. View official Standard/Performance Gen 3 specs |
| Standard Actuated (Linked Setup) | Dual motorised units linked via network | Multi-site or broadcast operations needing higher throughput | Up to 950 Mbps (combined) | Up to 140 Mbps (combined) | Aggregates multiple Starlinks for stronger upload, redundancy, and higher bandwidth. Based on real-world multi-link configurations using Standard Gen 3 units. |
| Performance Gen 1 (Actuated High Performance) | Motorised dish | Mobile or directional enterprise use | Up to 475 Mbps | Up to 75 Mbps | Highest upload in the lineup, great for vehicles or movable systems. View official Performance Gen 1 specs |
| Performance Gen 2 (Flat High Performance) | Fixed flat mount (no motor) | Industrial / enterprise fixed sites | Up to 450 Mbps | Up to 60 Mbps | Wider field of view, fewer moving parts, improved reliability for static installs. View official Performance Gen 2 specs |
