For owners of large power stations who want 400 W from a single panel set up beside a car or RV. Check that your station’s solar input handles about 48 V first.
Amazon $495.99 Renogy $495.99The Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.2 to 3.3. The Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) leads on value, durability and portability. The Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) costs $203.01 less ($495.99 vs $699).
For owners of large EcoFlow DELTA-class stations who want the most watts from a single folding panel and will mostly set it up near the car. Campers who carry gear any distance are better off with two smaller panels.
Amazon $699 EcoFlow $699Prices 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 Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) for value ($1.24 per rated watt vs $1.75 per rated watt), durability (IP67, 3-year warranty vs IP68, 1-year warranty) and portability (13.2 W per lb (30.2 lb (13.7 kg)) vs 11.3 W per lb (35.3 lb (16 kg))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large portable solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) | EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $1.24 per rated watt | 43 $1.75 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 91 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from 1 test of Renogy panels and the median of the 10 tested panels | 54 best measured 76% of rated watts (1 test) |
| Portability 15% | 60 13.2 W per lb (30.2 lb (13.7 kg)) | 44 11.3 W per lb (35.3 lb (16 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 100 IP67, 3-year warranty | 60 IP68, 1-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 67 23% claimed efficiency | 57 22.4% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel |
Independent output tests
Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC)
No independent test published yet.
EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel
| Tested by | Measured peak | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Gadget | 305 W | 76% | Highest input shown on an EcoFlow DELTA 2 after adjusting the angle, early afternoon in a partly shaded garden in the north of the UK, mixed sun and cloud, September 2022; input mostly settled between 150 and 250 W |
Specifications
| Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) | EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 400 W | 400 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | 305 W (76%) |
| Efficiency | 23% (cell efficiency per Renogy's product page and the Amazon listing; the product description elsewhere says 22.7%) | 22.4% (22.40% in EcoFlow's spec table, cell or module not stated; the US product page says up to 23% and labels the option 22.6%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 47.2 V | 48 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 40 V | 41 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 11 A | 11 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 10 A | 9.8 A |
| Series / parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | MC4 |
| Cables included | - | MC4 to XT60 |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 30.2 lb (13.7 kg) | 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
| Folded size | 27.9 x 33.7 x 3.2 in (708 x 855 x 80 mm) | - |
| Unfolded size | 111.8 x 33.7 x 0.8 in (2838 x 855 x 20 mm) | 42.0 x 94.1 x 1.0 in |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
