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 $269.99The BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel leads on durability, efficiency and features. The LVYUAN 200W Portable Foldable Blanket Solar Panel wins on value. The LVYUAN 200W Portable Foldable Blanket Solar Panel costs $160.01 less ($109.98 vs $269.99).
A budget 200 W blanket panel for campers who want something that packs small and can hang from a tent or car. Check that your power station takes its MC4 or Anderson lead before buying.
Amazon $109.98 LVYUAN $139.99Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel for durability (IP68, 5-year warranty vs IP64, 2-year warranty), efficiency (25% claimed efficiency vs 23% claimed efficiency) and features (series/parallel vs no kickstand, USB or bifacial cells).
- Choose the LVYUAN 200W Portable Foldable Blanket Solar Panel for value ($0.55 per rated watt vs $1.35 per rated watt).
Scores side by side
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 | LVYUAN 200W Portable Foldable Blanket Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $1.35 per rated watt | 100 $0.55 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)) | 94 17.2 W per lb (11.6 lb (5.3 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 100 IP68, 5-year warranty | 38 IP64, 2-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 67 23% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 20 series/parallel | 0 no kickstand, USB or bifacial cells |
Specifications
| BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel | LVYUAN 200W Portable Foldable Blanket Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (cell efficiency) | 23% ("up to" per LVYUAN's spec table, not stated as cell or module; the Amazon comparison table says 22.5% cell efficiency) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB, bypass diodes for shade) | Monocrystalline (PERC) |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 36.4 V | - |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 31.1 V | - |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 6.7 A | - |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 6.4 A | - |
| Voc temperature coefficient | -0.3%/°C | - |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | - | MC4 |
| Cables included | - | MC4 output cables with XT60, DC5521, DC7909 and Anderson adapters |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) | 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) |
| Flexible | Yes, bends up to 270° | - |
| Dimensions | 52.95 x 30.91 x 0.1 in | - |
| Folded size | - | 15.35 x 15.35 x 2.16 in |
| Unfolded size | - | 56 x 44.6 in |
| Kickstand | No | No |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Output warranty | 80% output for 25 years | - |
