{"id":4473,"date":"2023-10-26T06:45:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T06:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/?p=4473"},"modified":"2023-10-26T06:45:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T06:45:34","slug":"starlink-gen-1-vs-gen-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/starlink-gen-1-vs-gen-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Starlink Gen 1 Vs Gen 2: Should I Make a Switch to Gen 2?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
An intense debate over Starlink Gen 1 vs Gen 2 usually arises among Starlink users, as some people feel the original dish could have been more efficient. The pioneering generation is still a force to reckon with and has some benefits over the current generation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article offers a side-by-side comparison to help those with Gen 1 make an informed decision before switching.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starlink Gen 1 was the first released when SpaceX launched Starlink in 2019. Round dishes characterize this service and were common during Starlink beta testing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though Starlink no longer supplies the round dishes, thousands of people worldwide still use them. Its efficacy is outstanding and competes well with the latest generation dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rectangular Starlink Gen 2 dish was released in 2021 to improve the Gen 1. This is not to suggest that the preceding Gen 1 wasn\u2019t efficient. To some people, it was great and still a preferred option over the Gen 2. Ideally, SpaceX replaced it with the Gen 2 due to score reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A man installing Starlink rectangular dish<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n While these two Starlink generations have several features in common, there are also several differences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The obvious difference between these two Starlink generations is the shape of the dish. The Gen 1 dish is circular, like most TV dishes you have.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gen 2 dishes adopt a sleek rectangular shape design. The rectangular shape choice gives the dish a more aesthetic look and offers benefits regarding space efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dishes are not only different in shape. You will notice that even the width, height and weight are different. The Gen 1 is 23.2\u201d wide and 1.4\u201d mast width, weighing 16 pounds. The Gen 2, on the other hand, has a 1.3\u201d mast width and 19\u201d x 12\u201d. It only weighs 9.2 pounds, making it smaller and lighter than the Gen 1 dish.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both generations offer powerful routers. The routers slightly differ in specification and capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gen 1 Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gen 2 Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gen 1 Starli<\/a>nk router has an ethernet port on its rare side. This port enables you to establish a more reliable and faster-wired connection. A wired connection offers a Gigabit speed capacity, guaranteeing a lightning data transfer rate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n As disappointing as it may be, the Gen 2 router doesn’t have a built-in Ethernet<\/a> port.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must purchase an Ethernet adapter to establish a wired connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company offers a proprietary ethernet adapter. You can\u2019t get an aftermarket version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The adapter enables you to enjoy a similar data transfer speed to the Gen 1 Ethernet port.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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