The BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 4.2. The BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel leads on portability, durability and efficiency. The ALLPOWERS SOLAX SE200 200W Portable Solar Panel wins on value and features. The ALLPOWERS SOLAX SE200 200W Portable Solar Panel costs $130.99 less ($139 vs $269.99).
For a large curved RV or boat roof that needs 200 W from one light panel. Check the power station or controller input voltage first; low-voltage inputs suit a 12 V-class panel better.
Amazon $269.99 BougeRV $269.99A tough, weatherproof 200 W panel for mid-size and larger power stations whose solar input takes about 50 V. Check your station’s voltage limit before buying; smaller units will need a lower-voltage panel.
Amazon $139 ALLPOWERS $139Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel | ALLPOWERS SOLAX SE200 200W Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $1.35 per rated watt | 100 $0.69 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels | 99 not yet tested; estimated 90% of rated watts from 1 test of ALLPOWERS panels and the median of the 10 tested panels |
| Portability 15% | 100 25.3 W per lb (7.9 lb (3.6 kg)) | 55 12.7 W per lb (15.8 lb (7.2 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 100 IP68, 5-year warranty | 60 IP68 |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 67 23% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 20 series/parallel | 35 built-in kickstand |
| BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel | ALLPOWERS SOLAX SE200 200W Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | Not tested (estimated 90%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (cell efficiency) | 23% (ALLPOWERS publishes a 23-25% conversion range without saying whether it is cell or module; the Amazon spec table says 22%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB, bypass diodes for shade) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 36.4 V | 49 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 31.1 V | 41.6 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 6.7 A | 5.3 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 6.4 A | 4.8 A |
| Voc temperature coefficient | -0.3%/°C | - |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | - | MC4 |
| USB ports | None | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) | 15.8 lb (7.2 kg) |
| Flexible | Yes, bends up to 270° | - |
| Dimensions | 52.95 x 30.91 x 0.1 in | - |
| Folded size | - | 55.9 x 58.7 x 2.0 cm |
| Unfolded size | - | 205.6 x 58.7 x 0.3 cm |
| Kickstand | No | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Output warranty | 80% output for 25 years | - |
