The STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) is the better rigid solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 4.2. The STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) leads on value. The STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) costs $30 less ($339.99 vs $369.99).
A cheap-per-watt, very large bifacial panel for home rooftop or ground-mount arrays where the installer can confirm the electrical specs first. Not for RVs, vans or anyone who needs a datasheet up front.
Amazon $339.99A large bifacial panel with a longer warranty than most, for a home rooftop, shed or ground-mount array on a 24 V or 48 V system or a grid-tie inverter. Too big and too high-voltage for most RV and van setups.
Amazon $369.99Prices 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 150 w and up rigid solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) | Callsun 450W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Double-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (CS450-M2HD2608, White Grid) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 45% | 77 $0.69 per rated watt | 65 $0.82 per rated watt |
| Tested output 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Durability 25% | 100 IP68, 12-year warranty | 100 IP68, 10-year warranty |
| Efficiency 15% | 100 25.6% claimed efficiency | 100 25.6% claimed efficiency |
| STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) | Callsun 450W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Double-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (CS450-M2HD2608, White Grid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 495 W | 450 W |
| Efficiency | 25.6% (cell efficiency) | 25.6% (cell efficiency per Callsun's manual and the Amazon listing; Callsun's product page says 25.4%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB, 182 mm cells, wired as two parallel halves for shade tolerance) |
| Bifacial | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | - | 35.8 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | - | 29.7 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | - | 16 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | - | 15.1 A |
| Voc temperature coefficient | - | -0.2%/°C |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | - | Solar connectors |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 58.1 lb (26.4 kg) | 52.8 lb (24 kg) |
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 44.6 x 1.1 in | 69.4 x 44.7 x 1.2 in |
| Frame | frameless front edge ("CleanEdge" design), with pre-drilled mounting holes | anodized aluminum alloy |
| Glass | - | double glass: 2.0 mm AR-coated heat-strengthened front, 2.0 mm heat-strengthened back |
| Junction box rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 12 years | 10 years |
| Output warranty | 30-year linear power output warranty (end-point percentage not stated) | 84.5% output after 25 years |
