Starlink Mini USB-C Battery Runtime Test

[@tamowill]

Very nice test. Just dont forget that the 27KmAh cost twice the 20KmAh, but dont last twice the time.

[@AceParks]

No wonder they were sold out 😂

[@tamowill]

@@AceParks O bought the 27k last week and one day after I received i got a message from amazon about a recall. The unit I received was also not working so I returned and bought the smaller one, 20k with the charging base.

[@AceParks]

@@tamowill why does the smaller one have double battery life though, cause I definitely almost bought the bigger one just now 😭

[@tamowill]

@@AceParks I dont recommend the bigger one. Look for the temperature fail. Since the 737 model they have this problem. The sensor, or the software in my opinion, is not working properly and does not allow to charge or use.

[@StarlinkHardware]

Normally yes, but I saw the 27k version was marked down to the same price as the 20k (which I already had), so I grabbed one.

[@murda2999]

Great test! What a nice little portable setup for emergencies, or for backpacking. In an emergency, where you were just doing check-ins, this Anker could power the Starlink for days!

[@matthewpage70]

Thanks for all the effort conducting the tests!

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

That's a great test in the context of just comparing battery capacity for LiIon power packs in general. Having said that, these Anker units are on the smaller end of the typical power banks someone might have in a portable situation.

[@SeanC-1234]

Wonderful test great job!!! Im using a Bluetti AC50B for my starlink mini but its rather bulky, im gonna get that 27,650 mah one now.

[@zsedcify]

I just bought a Starlink Mini offgrid power kit from Canadian supplier Microgreen (C$1200/US$870) . . it pairs a 1500Wh solar generator with a 405W PV panel (also includes solar brackets, 15m PV cable and 100W DC 5521 adapter). The objective of the bigger battery & solar is to run our Mini 24/7 off-grid, not just 3-4 hours of back-up power. It will be interesting to see whether this setup keeps our internet running as the days get shorter here in Canada.

[@StarlinkHardware]

Sounds like an awesome setup. I’ll have to look at it and see if I can come up with something similar. A totally solar powered Mini would be interesting!

[@phanaticd3857]

This is a great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@templar1694]

This is what the world needed during the pandemic. 😅

[@brotherkith]

Useful test thank you ❤

[@onlythebestsound]

i use a Bluetti EB3 as my power source. Yes, i know it's bigger, but for the price difference i can have a unit that can do more than just provide 12v usb c. I have been getting 4-6 hours depending on usage and i have added a small solar panel that can keep the bluetti charged and the starlink running almost indefinitely

[@StarlinkHardware]

Yep, the bigger power stations good for just about any situation where space/weight/portability aren't the top priority. I use an Ecoflow River 2 and a Pecron E600LFP that can power the Mini for much longer than a portable power bank. I originally got the Anker power bank for a backpack/portable use case where the larger power stations aren't practical. For example, you can take the Mini + Anker Prime 27,650 mah power bank in your carry on luggage on an airplane.

[@personal-development-strategy]

I have an Anker Solix C300 portable power station, with this i have run my Starlink mini for over 6 hours. But I also have the old Anker 737 which I think is 24K. It is nice to have a smaller more portable setup. If you have a Solar panel that can output to usb c then your still good for a few hours depending on the sun. I will be changing my power bank to the new Anker Prime 27600 version in this video because apparently it can also work as a UPS, so with a small solar and lots of sun your talking a light setup with potentially a long run time outside.

[@L.Parisi]

Already a proud owner of the Anker Prime 27.600, great buy. I also have the EB3A, do you connect directly to the 220V plug? Don't have much time for travelling but.. I'm still considering to buy the starlink mini kit

[@personal-development-strategy]

@@L.Parisi I mostly use the USB C to connect it. I find that i can squeeze more juice out of it this way and leave the AC outlets switched off.

[@ajoash]

What’s the advantage of leaving the power bank near the dish in the sun yet the cable is long enough? Asking for a friend

[@StarlinkHardware]

In this example the cable is 16 ft but I wanted to test the WiFi at around 40 ft. And typically with USB-C cables, they are very short.

[@markmonroe7330]

I think I normally get slightly more run time on mine - however - I dont use them with the 50ft cable. I have a 2ft cable since I can put it right next to the Mini. I wonder how much loss you are getting do to the long'ish cable. Worth a test maybe?

[@StarlinkHardware]

I would guess it’s slightly less efficient at 16 feet vs 2 feet. It was about 86 degrees out, maybe the sun and heat had something to do with runtime as well. I normally run it on a 3 ft cable but wanted to try out the Starlink product.

[@malimish]

What are the Wh ratings for the packs?

[@smoak888]

27000 is 99 wh

[@malimish]

@@smoak888 That's assuming it is a lithium ion pack a 3.7v nominal voltage. If it's LiFePO4 chemistry then it would be 3.2v making the pack only 86.4Wh.

[@smoak888]

@@malimish I think they get their mah rating based on typical iPhone/samsung voltage use…so you may be correct slightly on the lower side

[@malimish]

@@smoak888 a lot of these big packs are designed to be allowed on commercial flights by FAA rules which has a max of 100Wh. So I was really wondering what battery chemistry they are. Because using mAh as a measurement can only equate to actual capacity if nominal voltage is known.

[@smoak888]

@@malimish correct. I never liked mah rating because of that fact. Anker states 27000 mah but I believe it is based on iPhone /samsung voltage charging which is about 3.6 v I believe. I prefer Wh. I thought I read somewhere that Anker uses 3.7V for their calculations

[@dirtroadsailing6418]

For the price of one of these Anker power bricks, I would rather buy an inexpensive LiFePO4 12volt battery and a generic barrel plug cable and run the Starlink for a day or 2 assuming this is for a home backup.

[@StarlinkHardware]

This is a follow up to my Starlink Emergency Kit video where portability is the key. I’m aware larger less expensive batteries exist. But the point here is you can throw this in a backpack and get on an airplane with it. Or go hiking. Things like that. This entire setup is like 4 lbs.

[@smoak888]

27000 mah battery is a 99 wh battery. So if the star link draws 20-30w, you will get 3-4 hours

[@StarlinkHardware]

I found out the long way haha

[@trahezy]

Great test. But battery under the heat from sun degrades performance and discharges quicker.

[@StarlinkHardware]

That’s why I put it under the dish. In any case, real world testing has real world variables.

[@Ricothetrader]

can i do this with my standard actuated

[@StarlinkHardware]

Not with USB-C. But you can use the larger power stations that have inverters built-in. Or you can convert the Gen 2 to run from DC power: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGjNoJ-dicuUgrc

[@Ricothetrader]

@@StarlinkHardware thanks watching it now

[@manuelcastrojjd]

Why is that the power bank is not on the table? No need to put under the dish.

[@StarlinkHardware]

The USB-C cable is only about 16 feet long, wouldn't reach the table. I put it under the dish to get it out of the direct sunlight. It was hot the day of testing with no clouds.

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Why would you run a 40' power cable from the dish all the way back to the table ?? He just put a short power cable on it, and kept all the equipment together.

[@FiveOenduro]

Can you charge these ankers while using?

[@franciscos.5839]

I have one of those and yes you can.

[@StarlinkHardware]

Yep! Both USB-C ports on the top are in or out. You can input/output simultaneously in just about any configuration you want.

[@FiveOenduro]

@@StarlinkHardware seems like a no brainer to me. Thanks!

[@wiked1_camptruck]

Sold. I’m ordering one now. On sale for $129 Wish there was a way to charge it with solar

[@yougeekyou]

@@StarlinkHardware so then you should be able to daisy-chain 2 Anker bricks together (or more?) and run longer while still staying very portable.

[@texasgrillchef8581]

Cool but way overpriced!