The BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel and the Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel are evenly matched, rated 4.4 and 4.4. The BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel leads on durability and portability. The Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel wins on features and value. The Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel costs $50 less ($219.99 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 strong all-round 200 W folding panel for power-station owners who want real output close to the rating and USB ports for direct charging. Budget for an MC4 adapter if your station doesn’t take MC4.
Amazon $219.99 Renogy $219.99Prices 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 | Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $1.35 per rated watt | 90 $1.10 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels | 95 best measured 88% of rated watts (1 test) |
| Portability 15% | 100 25.3 W per lb (7.9 lb (3.6 kg)) | 70 14.4 W per lb (13.9 lb (6.3 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 | 75 built-in kickstand, USB output, series/parallel |
No independent test published yet.
| Tested by | Measured peak | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 177 W | 88% | Measured output in a two-hour test on a sunny day in California at 6,500 ft; the power station’s own readout averaged 192 W across charging tests. Review published July 2026. |
| BougeRV Arch Pro 200W ShadePower N-Type Flexible Solar Panel | Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | 177 W (88%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (cell efficiency) | 25% (cell efficiency, listed as >25% in Renogy's spec table) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB, bypass diodes for shade) | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 36.4 V | 21.6 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 31.1 V | 18.8 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 6.7 A | 11.3 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 6.4 A | 10.6 A |
| Voc temperature coefficient | -0.3%/°C | - |
| Series / parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | - | MC4 |
| USB ports | None | 1x USB-C PD 45W, 2x USB-A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) | 13.9 lb (6.3 kg) |
| Flexible | Yes, bends up to 270° | - |
| Dimensions | 52.95 x 30.91 x 0.1 in | - |
| Folded size | - | 23.72 x 22.99 x 1.97 in |
| Unfolded size | - | 87.80 x 22.99 x 0.12 in |
| Kickstand | No | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Output warranty | 80% output for 25 years | - |
