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Starlink Performance Gen 3

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Starlink Performance Gen 3 for Harsh Sites

Starlink Performance Gen 3 is the terminal built for sites and vessels that get pressure-washed, frozen, gale-blown or bounced down a track — not for a sheltered office block. It is the only model in the range with a published speed figure, alongside a rugged shell and a rack-mountable power supply built for a permanent, professional install. If your site is sheltered and your crew is small, the Standard does the same average power draw for a lot less weight.

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The Starlink Performance flat panel terminal

Starlink Performance Gen 3 is the terminal for harsh or moving sites that need the fastest link Starlink publishes.

It is the only terminal in the range with a stated download figure — up to 400+ Mbps — and the only one rated for survivable wind over 280 kph and a full metre of submersion. That combination suits a rig, a research vessel or a construction yard more than an office with a roof over it.

  • Only rated speed in the range: up to 400+ Mbps download, published nowhere else in the Starlink line.
  • Built to survive, not just operate: IP69K with cables installed, pressure-washable, submersible to 1 m for 30 minutes.
  • Power supply matches the job: rack-mountable, AC or DC, with a backup battery input and smart diagnostics.
  • Heavier for a reason: at 5.2 kg (11.5 lb) it needs a proper mount, not a kickstand.
Who it's for

A terminal for exposed, moving or mission-critical sites

Starlink Performance Gen 3 is for a site that an ordinary fixed terminal was never built to survive: an offshore platform, a construction yard through a hard winter, a research vessel at sea, or a vehicle that is genuinely off-road rather than parked on a driveway. It carries a rated download speed — up to 400+ Mbps — that no other model in the range publishes, alongside an environmental rating built for pressure washing, submersion and extreme temperature swings.

It is not for a fixed office, a shop, or a sheltered site that just wants a reliable connection without the extra weight and cost. At 5.2 kg (11.5 lb), needing a proper mount rather than a kickstand, it is more involved to install than a site like that needs. For that, see Starlink Standard, which covers the same average power draw and a solid IP67 rating at just over half the weight.

Specification

Starlink Performance Gen 3 specification

Every figure below is quoted from Starlink's own specification sheet for this model.

SpecPerformance Gen 3
Dimensions609 x 396 x 40 mm (24 x 15.6 x 1.6 in)
Weight5.2 kg (11.5 lb)
Field of view140°
Environmental ratingIP69K with cables installed, IP68 without cables
Operating temperature-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Wind speedSurvivable: 280 kph+ (174 mph+)
Snow meltUp to 85 mm / hour (3.5 in / hour)
Power consumptionAverage 75-100 W
Download speedUp to 400+ Mbps
Router compatibilityStarlink Gen3 Router, Starlink Router Mini, 3rd-party routers
Cable length25 m (82 ft)
Package weight11.8 kg (26 lbs)

Wind rating is survivable, not operational — the dish is built to come through a gust like that, not necessarily to keep transmitting through the middle of it.

In the box

What's in the box

No mount is included — the dish, cable and power supply are boxed for a professional install, not a kickstand setup.

Starlink Performance Dish
Included
Advanced Power Supply
Included
Starlink Performance Cable, 25 m (82 ft)
Included
Starlink Ethernet Cable, 5 m (16.4 ft)
Included
Starlink AC Power Cable, 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Included
Starlink DC Power Cable, 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Included
Why the rating matters

What the harsh-environment rating actually buys you

Pressure-washable and submersible

Rated for one metre of water submersion for up to 30 minutes and for direct pressure washing — useful on a boat deck, a yard, or anywhere salt and mud are a daily fact of life.

Built for vibration and motion

Designed for resilient connectivity in remote areas and harsh environments, including extreme weather, high-vibration settings and in-motion use — a vehicle or vessel under way, not just parked.

A power supply that matches the job

The Advanced Power Supply is rack-mountable, runs on AC or DC, and takes a backup battery input for uninterrupted operation, with smart diagnostics, a high-power PoE port and a LAN port.

Ten-year design life

Designed for a 10-year mission life — a different bet than a terminal that is expected to be swapped out every few years.

Install

Mounting and cabling

At 5.2 kg (11.5 lb) and 609 x 396 mm, Performance Gen 3 is not a kickstand terminal. It needs a fixed mount rated for the panel's weight and the site's wind exposure — a roof, mast or rail mount sized for this specific model, not one built for the Standard or Mini panel. The 25 m (82 ft) cable in the box covers most dish-to-power-supply runs; check the distance before you buy a mount, because a longer run needs a different cable, not an extension spliced onto this one.

See Starlink accessories for Performance-specific pipe adapters and mounting kits.

Plans

Choosing a plan for Performance Gen 3

Performance Gen 3 is hardware only; a plan decides where it can be used and how much priority data it gets each month. A local plan costs less per gigabyte but only works inside its home region — taken outside it, the terminal has no connection, not a slow one. A global plan works across borders and at sea, subject to each territory's regulatory status, which matters if this dish is going on a vessel or a mobile rig rather than staying on one site. Mobility is included on every plan Satmodo sells, so moving under way is never a separate upgrade — only the region decides what that mobility can reach.

Compare allowances on Starlink plans, or read how the plan system works on Starlink plans explained.

Buy

Starlink Performance Gen 3, in stock

Starlink Performance Gen 3, priced and stocked at Satmodo.

Starlink Performance Gen 3 flat panel with wedge mount Starlink Performance Gen 3
Special offer
Starlink Performance Gen 3
$2,499.00
Questions

Frequently asked

Performance Gen 3 is the only model with a published speed figure — up to 400+ Mbps download. Starlink does not publish a download, upload or latency figure for the Standard, so a direct number-to-number comparison isn't possible; in practice the environmental rating is the bigger difference between them, not the headline speed.
You can, but weigh it first: at 5.2 kg plus a proper mount and a rack-mounted power supply, it is a heavier, more power-hungry install than the Mini or Standard. On a small vessel or a light trailer, that weight and the mounting hardware it needs can matter more than the extra durability rating.
No — survivable means the hardware is built to come through winds up to 280 kph+ without being destroyed, not that the link stays up while the dish is being battered. Expect the connection to degrade or drop in severe weather like any satellite service; the rating is about the equipment surviving, not the signal holding.
No. The box contains the dish, the Advanced Power Supply, and the AC, DC and Ethernet cables — mounting hardware is bought separately and sized to the site, see Starlink accessories.
Yes — the Advanced Power Supply takes both AC and DC input, and supports a DC input with a backup battery for uninterrupted operation, which suits an off-grid or backup-power site.
Any Starlink plan Satmodo sells works with Performance Gen 3; which one depends on where it will operate. A fixed site in one region can use a local plan; anything crossing a border or working at sea needs a global plan, because a regional plan used outside its region is no connection at all, not a slow one.
25 m (82 ft), which covers most dish-to-power-supply runs. A longer distance needs a different cable rather than an extension, so measure the run before ordering.
Yes — IP69K with cables installed, an operating range of -40°C to 60°C, and a stated 10-year design life all point at a permanent, professional install rather than a seasonal or temporary one.
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Starlink Performance Gen 3 flat panel with wedge mount Starlink Performance Gen 3
Special offer
Starlink Performance Gen 3
$2,499.00

Why Upgrade to Starlink Performance Gen 3?

The Performance Gen 3 kit is designed for users who cannot afford downtime. It offers significant hardware upgrades over the Standard and previous High Performance models:

Unmatched Durability (IP69K Rated)

This is the toughest dish Starlink has ever built. With an **IP69K rating** when installed, the Performance Gen 3 is completely dust-tight and capable of withstanding high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. It is submersible and tested to survive wind speeds of over 170 mph. This military-grade resilience makes it the only choice for ocean-going vessels facing salt spray or industrial sites dealing with extreme dust and storms.

Superior Visibility and Speed

The antenna features a **140-degree field of view**, which is 30 degrees wider than the Standard Gen 3. This wider "eye" on the sky allows the system to track more satellites simultaneously, reducing obstructions from masts, trees, or buildings. This results in consistently higher throughput (400+ Mbps) and lower latency, which is critical for real-time applications like VoIP, video conferencing, and large data transfers.

Advanced Power Supply and Integration

The Performance Gen 3 moves away from the "router-powered" design of consumer units. It includes a separate **Advanced Power Supply** that supports AC and DC inputs, making it easier to integrate into vehicle and marine power systems. It also features a dedicated data port that allows you to bypass the Starlink router entirely and connect directly to your own enterprise network or **Peplink bonding router**, giving IT managers full control over their network architecture.

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