The HISHEN 450W N-Type Bifacial Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HS-SP-450W-N-1, UL 61730) is the better rigid solar panel overall, rated 4.3 to 3.9. The HISHEN 450W N-Type Bifacial Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HS-SP-450W-N-1, UL 61730) leads on durability. The EPOCH 430W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (Epoch-400SPP-1-N) costs $50 less ($269.99 vs $319.99).
A UL-listed dual-glass bifacial panel with a 10-year warranty for home rooftop, shed or ground-mount arrays on a 24 V or 48 V MPPT system. Check its voltage against your controller with the seller first, since full specs aren’t published.
Amazon $319.99A low-cost large bifacial panel for a home rooftop, shed or ground-mount array on a 24 V or 48 V system with an MPPT controller. The thin paperwork and unstated warranty make it a price play rather than a long-term pick.
Amazon $269.99Prices 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 | HISHEN 450W N-Type Bifacial Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HS-SP-450W-N-1, UL 61730) | EPOCH 430W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (Epoch-400SPP-1-N) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 45% | 75 $0.71 per rated watt | 83 $0.63 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, 10-year warranty | 40 IP68 |
| Efficiency 15% | 100 25.2% claimed efficiency | 100 25% claimed efficiency |
| HISHEN 450W N-Type Bifacial Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HS-SP-450W-N-1, UL 61730) | EPOCH 430W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (Epoch-400SPP-1-N) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 450 W | 430 W |
| Efficiency | 25.2% (published as "up to 25.2% conversion efficiency" for the cells) | 25% (published as "up to 25%" without saying whether this is cell or module efficiency) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type 210RR cells, 16BB, Grade A+, 48 cells) | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB, half-cut, Grade A+) |
| Bifacial | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | - | 39.7 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | - | 33.1 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | - | 13.6 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | - | 13 A |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | MC4 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 52 lb (23.6 kg) | 53.8 lb (24.4 kg) |
| Dimensions | 69.37 x 44.65 x 1.18 in | 67.8 x 44.65 x 1.18 in |
| Frame | aluminum | aluminum, pre-drilled mounting holes |
| Glass | 2.0 mm tempered, dual-glass construction | - |
| Junction box rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 10 years | - |
| Output warranty | - | 84.7% output after 30 years (0.40% a year), per the listing's graphic |
