All Starlink dishes available in Canada, compared side by side. Standard, Mini, Performance, High Performance, and a couple of niche variants. Specs, prices, power draw, use cases, and our honest recommendation.
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| Dish | Price CAD | Speed | Power | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Gen 3 ⭐ | $349 | 100-250 Mbps | 50-75W | 5 kg | Most homes |
| Standard (rental) | $15/mo | Same as Standard | Same | Same | Avoid upfront cost |
| Mini | $299 | 50-150 Mbps | 20-40W | 1.5 kg | RV, boat, cabin |
| Performance | $3,200 | 200-300 Mbps | 110W | 10 kg | Business, 200+ users |
| High Performance (in-motion) | $3,000+ | 200-300 Mbps | 110W | 10 kg | RV driving, boats |
| Maritime / Aviation | $5,000+ | Variable | Variable | Variable | Specialized |
Standard Gen 3: the default choice
If you’re not sure which dish to get, get the Standard Gen 3. It powers 95% of Canadian Starlink households. Phased-array antenna, motorized actuators that auto-orient toward the satellite swath, built-in heater for snow melt.
- One-time price: $349 CAD (free shipping most addresses)
- Rental option: $15 CAD/month on Residential plans only
- Dimensions: 60 × 40 cm (rectangular shape)
- Weight: 5.0 kg
- Power: 50-75W average, peaks to 150W when heater runs
- Mounting: kickstand included, pole/wall/roof mounts sold separately
- Wi-Fi router: Gen 3 dual-band, mesh-ready (included)
Buy or rent? Over 24 months: buying costs $349 once. Renting costs $360 ($15 × 24). So renting is cheaper if you cancel within 23 months. Buy if you’ll keep service 2+ years. 90%+ of Canadians keep Starlink long-term, so we recommend buying.
Mini: portability and lower power
The Mini is one-third the size of Standard, draws half the power, and slightly slower (50-150 Mbps vs 100-250). It’s the right pick for RVs, sailboats, off-grid cabins, and any setup where you need portability or 12V operation.
- One-time price: $299 CAD at Best Buy (sometimes $249 on sale)
- Dimensions: 30 × 25 cm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- Power: 20-40W average (USB-C PD compatible)
- Mounting: built-in handle + carrying case available ($50)
- Wi-Fi router: built-in (no separate router needed)
Power flexibility: the Mini accepts USB-C PD 65W+ input. You can power it from a power bank (Anker 100W+), a car USB-C port, or a 12V-to-USB-C converter. Standard requires the official AC power supply or a 12V-to-48V DC-DC converter.
Performance: for businesses
The Performance dish is roughly double the size of Standard, faster, supports 200+ concurrent users. Designed for businesses: cafes, lodges, mining camps, construction sites, schools.
- One-time price: $3,200 CAD
- Speed: 200-300 Mbps
- Power: 110W average, 200W peak
- Network: PoE input/output, Ethernet routing, VLAN support
- Wi-Fi router: NOT included (use your own router)
Most Canadian businesses don’t need Performance: a Standard Gen 3 with a quality router and mesh nodes handles 30-50 concurrent users perfectly. Performance is worth it only for 100+ simultaneous heavy users.
High Performance: in-motion use
Same form factor as Performance but with reinforced motors, vibration isolation, and certification for use while moving. Required if you want internet while driving an RV or sailing a boat (vs at anchor / parked).
- Price: $3,000+ CAD
- Designed for: RV in motion, boats underway, mobile command centres
- Subscription: requires the Mobility tier (different from Roam)
For most RVers: the Standard or Mini on a Roam plan is fine — Roam doesn’t allow in-motion use officially, but works reliably when parked. If you need streaming while actively driving (long-distance RV tours, deliveries), only High Performance is officially supported.
Maritime and Aviation dishes
Highly specialized. Maritime ($5,000+ hardware) for commercial vessels in ocean waters. Aviation for jets and helicopters. Both require dedicated service tiers ($250-$5,000/month based on data tier). Not relevant for 99% of Canadian users.
Our recommendation by use case
| Your situation | Buy this dish |
|---|---|
| Permanent home, 1-4 users | Standard Gen 3 ($349) |
| Permanent home, 5+ users / power user | Standard Gen 3 + mesh nodes |
| Seasonal cottage | Mini ($299) or Standard if year-round |
| RV / full-time travel | Mini ($299) |
| Off-grid cabin (solar-powered) | Mini ($299) for lower power |
| Sailboat in coastal waters | Mini ($299) + waterproof case |
| Business / lodge / restaurant | Standard Gen 3 (usually enough) or Performance |
| RV streaming while driving | High Performance ($3,000+) |
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What’s the difference between Gen 2 and Gen 3 Standard?
Gen 3 has a stronger heater, slightly better cold-temperature performance, mesh-ready router, and lower power consumption. Gen 2 is no longer sold new. If you find one used at $150-200, it works fine but you’ll lose ~10% performance in heavy snow.
Can I use Mini at home as my primary dish?
Yes. Mini works on Residential plans (with some limitations on top-tier speeds). For 1-3 user households with light usage, Mini is fine. For families with 4+ users or heavy streaming, get Standard.
How long does a dish last?
Designed for 5-10 years of outdoor use. Real-world Canadian reports show no widespread failures since the 2022 launch. UV degradation of cable and connectors is the main long-term wear point.
Can I buy a used Starlink dish?
Yes. Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace have hundreds of used dishes for $150-300. The dish itself is transferable to a new account. You’ll just create a new subscription. Warning: never buy a dish that hasn’t been removed from the seller’s Starlink account.
*1 month of free Starlink service (equal to your plan) automatically credited 30 days after activation when you order through our official referral link RC-DF-7650727-61403-46. Official SpaceX program. No extra cost for you: same price as starlink.com. FastSat.ca also receives a free month, which funds the site.