EPOCH 430W Bifacial vs Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430

Last updated: October 26, 2026

The Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430 is the better rigid solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 3.8. The Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430 leads on durability. The Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430 costs $24.70 less ($245.29 vs $269.99).

EPOCH 430W Bifacial vs Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430

EPOCH 430W Bifacial

A 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 $269.99
$269.99

Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

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 weightQcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430EPOCH 430W Bifacial
Overall rating4.5/53.8/5
Value 45%89 $0.57 per rated watt83 $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, 25-year warranty40 IP68
Efficiency 15%80 22% module efficiency80 22% module efficiency (from size and rated power)

Specifications

Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430EPOCH 430W Bifacial
Output
Rated power430 W430 W
Module efficiency22%22% (rated power over panel area)
Claimed efficiency22.5% (maximum module efficiency of the series (440 W version); the 430 W version is at least 22.0%)25% (published as "up to 25%" without saying whether this is cell or module efficiency)
CellsMonocrystalline (N-type TOPCon (Q.ANTUM NEO), 108 half cells)Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB, half-cut, Grade A+)
BifacialNoYes
Electrical
Open-circuit voltage (Voc)39.3 V39.7 V
Voltage at max power (Vmp)32.9 V33.1 V
Short-circuit current (Isc)13.7 A13.6 A
Current at max power (Imp)13.1 A13 A
Voc temperature coefficient-0.2%/°C-
Series / parallelYes-
Connections
Output connectorStäubli MC4 (IP68)MC4
Build
Weight46.7 lb (21.2 kg)53.8 lb (24.4 kg)
Dimensions67.8 x 44.6 x 1.18 in67.8 x 44.65 x 1.18 in
Frameblack anodized aluminumaluminum, pre-drilled mounting holes
Glass3.2 mm thermally pre-stressed, anti-reflection-
Junction box ratingIP68IP68
Warranty25 years-
Output warranty25 years: at least 98.5% in year 1, then no more than 0.33% loss a year (95.53% at 10 years, 90.58% at 25 years)84.7% output after 30 years (0.40% a year), per the listing's graphic

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