The STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) and the HISHEN 450W N-Type Bifacial Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HS-SP-450W-N-1, UL 61730) are evenly matched, rated 4.4 and 4.3. The HISHEN 450W N-Type Bifacial Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HS-SP-450W-N-1, UL 61730) costs $20 less ($319.99 vs $339.99).
A cheap-per-watt, very large bifacial panel for home rooftop or ground-mount arrays where the installer can confirm the electrical specs first. Not for RVs, vans or anyone who needs a datasheet up front.
Amazon $339.99A 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 $319.99Prices 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 | STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) | HISHEN 450W N-Type Bifacial Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HS-SP-450W-N-1, UL 61730) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value 45% | 77 $0.69 per rated watt | 75 $0.71 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, 12-year warranty | 100 IP68, 10-year warranty |
| Efficiency 15% | 100 25.6% claimed efficiency | 100 25.2% claimed efficiency |
| STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) | HISHEN 450W N-Type Bifacial Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HS-SP-450W-N-1, UL 61730) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 495 W | 450 W |
| Efficiency | 25.6% (cell efficiency) | 25.2% (published as "up to 25.2% conversion efficiency" for the cells) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) | Monocrystalline (N-type 210RR cells, 16BB, Grade A+, 48 cells) |
| Bifacial | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | - | MC4 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 58.1 lb (26.4 kg) | 52 lb (23.6 kg) |
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 44.6 x 1.1 in | 69.37 x 44.65 x 1.18 in |
| Frame | frameless front edge ("CleanEdge" design), with pre-drilled mounting holes | aluminum |
| Glass | - | 2.0 mm tempered, dual-glass construction |
| Junction box rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 12 years | 10 years |
| Output warranty | 30-year linear power output warranty (end-point percentage not stated) | - |
