The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 4.0. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) leads on value. The Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel wins on durability and portability. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) costs $340 less ($159.99 vs $499.99).
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 light 200 W panel for mid-size power stations that accept around 50-60 V of solar input. Its low weight and long warranty make it easy to recommend at its price.
Amazon $499.99 Anker SOLIX $499.99Prices 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) | Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.80 per rated watt | 24 $2.50 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels |
| Portability 15% | 91 16.9 W per lb (11.8 lb (5.4 kg)) | 100 18.9 W per lb (10.6 lb (4.8 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 60 IP67, 1-year warranty | 100 IP68, 5-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 100 25% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 60 built-in kickstand, bifacial |
| HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) | Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (conversion rate quoted by HQST in the manual) | 25% ("25%+ conversion efficiency" per Anker; cell vs module not stated) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon) | - |
| Bifacial | No | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 20.7 V | - |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18 V | 48 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 12.9 A | - |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.2 A | 4.2 A |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | - |
| Cables included | 4.9 ft 3-in-1 adapter cable (XT60, DC7909, DC5521) | 2x 8.2 ft (2.5 m) solar charging cable, 1.6 ft (0.5 m) XT-60i solar charging cable |
| USB ports | None | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) |
| Folded size | 23.94 x 20.71 x 1.97 in (608 x 526 x 50 mm) | 27.0 x 31.2 x 1.8 in |
| Unfolded size | 70.63 x 23.94 x 0.12 in (1794 x 608 x 3 mm) | 54.2 x 31.2 x 0.7 in |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 1 years | 5 years |
