The Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 2.7. The Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) leads on value, portability and durability. The Goal Zero Nomad 200 wins on features. The Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) costs $361.96 less ($237.99 vs $599.95).
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For campers and travelers with a small or mid-size power station who want a 200 W panel that packs like a small bag and can charge a phone on its own. Anyone who wants a panel that props itself up should pick a kickstand model.
Amazon $237.99The easy pick for Goal Zero Yeti owners who want a 200 W panel that plugs straight in. Owners of other brands get more for the money elsewhere.
Amazon $599.95Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) | Goal Zero Nomad 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 86 $1.19 per rated watt | 0 $3.00 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 100 not yet tested; estimated 91% of rated watts from 2 tests of Renogy panels and the median of the 11 tested panels | 87 not yet tested; estimated 86% of rated watts from 1 test of Goal Zero panels and the median of the 11 tested panels |
| Portability 15% | 100 22.7 W per lb (8.8 lb (4 kg)) | 26 9.1 W per lb (22 lb (10 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 56 IP65, 2-year warranty | 20 no IP rating, 2-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 40 USB output, series/parallel | 55 built-in kickstand, USB output |
| Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) | Goal Zero Nomad 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 91%) | Not tested (estimated 86%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (cell efficiency as quoted by Renogy and on the Amazon listing; the manual gives no efficiency figure) | - |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 19.6 V | 23 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 16.8 V | 19.1 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 13.1 A | - |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.9 A | - |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | HPP (Goal Zero High Power Port) |
| Cables included | - | 6 ft HPP charging cable (built in) |
| USB ports | 1x USB-C PD3.0 up to 45 W and 2x USB-A QC up to 18 W each, per the manual | 1x USB-A 5V 2.4A (12W max) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8.8 lb (4 kg) | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| Folded size | 16.14 x 15.35 x 3.07 in (410 x 390 x 78 mm) | 28.2 x 22.3 x 2.0 in |
| Unfolded size | 61.41 x 31.89 x 1.49 in (1560 x 810 x 38 mm) | 28.2 x 100.7 x 1.0 in |
| Folding sections | - | 4 |
| Kickstand | - | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP65 | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2021-01 |
