The latest residential dish is notably smaller, lighter, and uses less energy.

by Thomas Ricker

Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He has covered tech for two decades.

SpaceX has rolled out its newest residential dish, the Starlink V5, in select areas. The unit is smaller and lighter than the prior V4 model while offering better power efficiency. Availability will grow as production scales to match worldwide demand. Starlink V5 is not built for in-motion applications, so users must await the refreshed Starlink Mini previewed with the V5 last month.

Here is how the V5 dish compares with the older V4 model. Complete specifications can be found 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 on the chosen service plan along with variables such as time of day, capacity, and local congestion. Still, the modest drop in peak download speed may disappoint some users.

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Starlink V4

Starlink V5