Oleg Kutkov 🇺🇦(@olegkutkov):First test of the new #Starlink V5 in Kyiv, Ukraine, compared against the Starlink Mini. Mixed results so far. Hardware & Setup: V5: rev5_pez_prod2 (Firmware: 2026.08.05.mr83926) — Ethernet direct to test PC, no router. Mini: mini1_prod2 (Firmware: 2026.08.10.cr84226) — Ethernet to test PC, built-in router active. Conditions: Light clouds, clear view of the sky. Results: Speeds: The V5 hit slightly higher peak upload speeds but experienced more speed drops, significantly dragging down the median. Overall speed consistency goes to the Mini. Latency: The Mini clearly outperformed the V5 in ICMP tests, with lower latency and jitter. Retesting tomorrow; hopefully the V5 picks up the latest 08.10 firmware update to see if it makes a difference.

2026.08.17 22:24

First test of the new #Starlink# V5 in Kyiv, Ukraine, compared against the Starlink Mini. Mixed results so far. Hardware & Setup: V5: rev5_pez_prod2 (Firmware: 2026.08.05.mr83926) — Ethernet direct to test PC, no router. Mini: mini1_prod2 (Firmware: 2026.08.10.cr84226) — Ethernet to test PC, built-in router active. Conditions: Light clouds, clear view of the sky. Results: Speeds: The V5 hit slightly higher peak upload speeds but experienced more speed drops, significantly dragging down the median. Overall speed consistency goes to the Mini. Latency: The Mini clearly outperformed the V5 in ICMP tests, with lower latency and jitter. Retesting tomorrow; hopefully the V5 picks up the latest 08.10 firmware update to see if it makes a difference.