The HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 4.3. The HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) leads on features and efficiency. The FlexSolar S60 60W Foldable Portable Solar Panel wins on portability. The FlexSolar S60 60W Foldable Portable Solar Panel costs $26.01 less ($62.99 vs $89).
A good-value 100 W panel for owners of small power stations who want something light to set up beside the tent. The short warranty is the main trade-off.
Amazon $89 HQST $89.99A light, packable panel for campers who mainly charge phones, power banks and small power stations, and it did well in independent testing. Anyone filling a larger station should step up to 100 W or more.
Amazon $62.99 FlexSolar $69.99Prices 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 small portable solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) | FlexSolar S60 60W Foldable Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.89 per rated watt | 100 $1.05 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels | 78 best measured 83% of rated watts (1 test) |
| Portability 15% | 91 16.9 W per lb (5.9 lb (2.7 kg)) | 100 23.1 W per lb (2.6 lb (1.2 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 60 IP67, 1-year warranty | 60 IP67 |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 83 24% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 20 USB output |
No independent test published yet.
| Tested by | Measured peak | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 50 W | 83% | OutdoorGearLab says the panel delivered over 50 W on a few occasions when charging a small power station over DC, propped toward the sun on clear summer days in Idaho; over USB-C it averaged more than 5,100 mAh per hour of midday July sun. Review published August 2026. |
| HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) | FlexSolar S60 60W Foldable Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 100 W | 60 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | 50 W (83%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (conversion rate quoted by HQST as up to 25% cell efficiency) | 24% (Amazon listing and FlexSolar both claim up to 24% conversion efficiency without saying cell or module) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 20.7 V | - |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18 V | - |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 6.4 A | - |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 5.6 A | - |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | - |
| Cables included | 4.9 ft 3-in-1 adapter cable (XT60, DC7909, DC5521) | Solar charging cable with XT60, Anderson, DC7909 and DC5521 ends |
| USB ports | None | 1x USB-C PD3.0 up to 40W, 1x USB-A QC3.0 up to 18W per the Amazon listing; DC output up to 60W at 20-28V. The junction box is not waterproof |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) |
| Folded size | 23.94 x 20.47 x 1.38 in (608 x 520 x 35 mm) | 12.0 x 9.8 x 0.7 in |
| Unfolded size | 36.85 x 23.94 x 0.12 in (936 x 608 x 3 mm) | 54.8 x 12 x 1 in |
| Folding sections | - | 6 |
| Kickstand | Yes | No |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Warranty | 1 years | - |
