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Re:Starlink Mini 2 by nonethewiser on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @02:42PM (#50445275)
It's cool but 4.5 hours feels low for what you'd want. Between sometimes not fully charged, degradation, not wanting to fully deplete the battery your average comfortable use-time is going to be more like 2.5-3 hours. A burst of work but an entire half day of work is pushing it. It also competes with your phone hotspot, and is more of an advantage where you dont have cell coverage (more remote - where you are more sensitive to lower battery life because you cant recharge as easily).

Let me reiterate. I actually think this is awesome. Starlink is awesome. I just think for any product you need to discount the stated battery life significantly.

Re:Starlink Mini 2 by stickfigure on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @02:50PM (#50445394)
I wouldn't look at the battery as a way of powering the day. Look at it as a way of getting temporary service up and running without having to hunt down a power source. Or seamlessly moving between power sources. Or something that can help buffer from fluctuations in solar output.

I love my mini 1 but occasionally I have to move it around and it's annoying to wait minutes for reconnect if the power cable is adjusted.

Re:Starlink Mini 2 by vel0city on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @03:06PM (#50445585)
Yeah I kinda saw this partially as a few hours of service after the sun goes down not an attempt at all day service.