Performance Test! - Starlink High Performance vs. Generation 3 Flat Dish on a boat, RV or Van review

Performance Test! - Starlink High Performance vs. Generation 3 Flat Dish on a boat, RV or Van review

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Publish Date:
March 18, 2025
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Welcome back, boating, RV and Van Life enthusiasts! Today, we're diving deep into the world of satellite internet with a head-to-head comparison between two cutting-edge technologies: Starlink High Performance and Generation 3 Flat Dish. We'll be examining their upload and download speeds, latency, waterproof rating, and outage reliability. Let's get started!

First up, let's talk speed. Starlink High Performance boasts lightning-fast upload and download speeds, thanks to its advanced satellite constellation and ground infrastructure. With speeds averaging 12-30 Mbps for uploads and 200 Mbps downloads, users can enjoy seamless streaming, gaming, and productivity without missing a beat.

On the other hand, Generation 3 Flat Dish also offers impressive speeds, clocking in at an average of averaging 12-30 Mbps for uploads and 200 Mbps downloads!

Latency, or the time it takes for data to travel from a user's device to the internet and back, is crucial for activities like online gaming and video calls. Starlink High Performance shines in this department, with low latency averaging around 40 milliseconds, rivaling traditional broadband connections.

Meanwhile, Generation 3 Flat Dish also offers competitive latency, averaging around 40 milliseconds!

When it comes to durability, both Starlink High Performance and Generation 3 Flat Dish are built to withstand the elements with an IP57 rating. Starlink's dish features a robust design with a high waterproof rating, ensuring reliable operation even in adverse weather conditions.

Testing the Starlink High Performance, Generation 3 Flat Dish boasts a durable construction and impressive waterproof rating of IP67, providing peace of mind for users in extreme water and dust exposed conditions.

Finally, let's talk about outage reliability. Starlink High Performance leverages its vast satellite network to minimize downtime, offering a reliable connection even in rural or remote areas where traditional internet services may struggle to reach. It averages 7 less than 1 second outages per day, with no obstructions.

Generation 3 Flat Dish also prioritizes outage reliability, with built-in redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure continuous connectivity, even during network disruptions. It averages 10 less than 1 second outages per day, with no obstructions. While 42% more outages than the High Performance Starlink, the Generation 3 flat dish is an extremely dependable dish.

And there you have it, folks! While both Starlink High Performance and Generation 3 Flat Dish offer impressive performance and reliability, each has its own unique strengths. Whether you prioritize blazing-fast speeds or rugged durability, there's a satellite internet solution to meet your needs. Thanks for watching, and until next time, stay connected!

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0:00 intro
1:45 Upload and download speeds
2:31 reliability
3:02 Winner!
4:14 outages
5:27 IP rating
8:15 Why have both HP and Gen 3?

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