The BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 4.3. The BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel leads on durability and portability. The BougeRV 200W N-Type Fiberglass Foldable Portable Solar Panel wins on value. The BougeRV 200W N-Type Fiberglass Foldable Portable Solar Panel costs $90 less ($179.99 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 good-value 200 W folding panel for keeping a 12 V fridge battery or a small-to-mid power station topped up at camp. Buyers who want proven output should pick a panel that has been independently tested.
Amazon $179.99 BougeRV $189.99Prices 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 | BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel | BougeRV 200W N-Type Fiberglass Foldable Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $1.35 per rated watt | 100 $0.90 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% | 100 25.3 W per lb (7.9 lb (3.6 kg)) | 71 14.5 W per lb (13.8 lb (6.2 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 100 IP68, 5-year warranty | 56 IP65, 2-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 100 25% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 20 series/parallel | 20 series/parallel |
| BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel | BougeRV 200W N-Type Fiberglass Foldable Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (cell efficiency) | 25% (solar cell efficiency, per BougeRV's spec table) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB, bypass diodes for shade) | - |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 36.4 V | 21 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 31.1 V | 18 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 6.7 A | 12.2 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 6.4 A | 11.2 A |
| Voc temperature coefficient | -0.3%/°C | -0.3%/°C |
| Series / parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | - | XT60 |
| Cables included | - | Solar charging cable with XT60 and DC7909 connectors |
| USB ports | None | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) | 13.8 lb (6.2 kg) |
| Flexible | Yes, bends up to 270° | - |
| Dimensions | 52.95 x 30.91 x 0.1 in | - |
| Folded size | - | 23.6 x 22.9 x 1.8 in |
| Unfolded size | - | 87.8 x 22.9 x 1.18 in |
| Kickstand | No | - |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Output warranty | 80% output for 25 years | - |
