The HISHEN FLOWE 495W N-Type Frameless Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HN-SP-495W-N-CE-1, UL 61730) is the better rigid solar panel overall, rated 4.0 to 3.9. The LIVOSUN 435W N-Type Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (LN-SP-435W-N-1) wins on value. The LIVOSUN 435W N-Type Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (LN-SP-435W-N-1) costs $80.01 less ($269.98 vs $349.99).
A frameless dual-glass large panel for home rooftop, shed or ground-mount buyers who want edges that shed dirt and snow. The missing electrical specs make it a harder buy than framed panels with full data sheets.
Amazon $349.99A 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. Buy it for the price, not the paperwork, since the seller publishes very few specs.
Amazon $269.98Prices 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 FLOWE 495W N-Type Frameless Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HN-SP-495W-N-CE-1, UL 61730) | LIVOSUN 435W N-Type Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (LN-SP-435W-N-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 45% | 76 $0.71 per rated watt | 84 $0.62 per rated watt |
| Tested output 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Durability 25% | 60 no IP rating, 10-year warranty | 60 no IP rating, 10-year warranty |
| Efficiency 15% | 100 25.6% claimed efficiency | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| HISHEN FLOWE 495W N-Type Frameless Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HN-SP-495W-N-CE-1, UL 61730) | LIVOSUN 435W N-Type Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (LN-SP-435W-N-1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 495 W | 435 W |
| Efficiency | 25.6% (cell efficiency, as published in the title) | - |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB, Grade A+) | Monocrystalline (N-type) |
| Bifacial | - | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | - | 37.3 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | - | 31.6 V |
| Current at max power (Imp) | - | 13.8 A |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | - | MC4 |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 70 x 45 x 1.2 in | 68 x 45 x 1.5 in |
| Frame | frameless ("Cleanedge" design) | aluminum |
| Glass | 2.0 mm dual-glass | tempered |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Output warranty | - | "over 30 years" power output warranty; no percentage given |
