The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 4.2. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) leads on portability, efficiency and features. The ALLPOWERS SOLAX SE200 200W Portable Solar Panel costs $20.99 less ($139 vs $159.99).
For campers with a small or mid-size power station who want 200 W that one person can carry easily. The short warranty is the main trade-off for the low price.
Amazon $159.99 HQST $159.99A 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 | HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) | ALLPOWERS SOLAX SE200 200W Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.80 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% | 91 16.9 W per lb (11.8 lb (5.4 kg)) | 55 12.7 W per lb (15.8 lb (7.2 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 60 IP67, 1-year warranty | 60 IP68 |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 67 23% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 35 built-in kickstand |
| HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) | 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% (conversion rate quoted by HQST in the manual) | 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) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 20.7 V | 49 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18 V | 41.6 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 12.9 A | 5.3 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.2 A | 4.8 A |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | MC4 |
| Cables included | 4.9 ft 3-in-1 adapter cable (XT60, DC7909, DC5521) | - |
| USB ports | None | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) | 15.8 lb (7.2 kg) |
| Folded size | 23.94 x 20.71 x 1.97 in (608 x 526 x 50 mm) | 55.9 x 58.7 x 2.0 cm |
| Unfolded size | 70.63 x 23.94 x 0.12 in (1794 x 608 x 3 mm) | 205.6 x 58.7 x 0.3 cm |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 1 years | - |
