The STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) is the better rigid solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 4.0. The STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) leads on durability. The STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) costs $10 less ($339.99 vs $349.99).
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 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 $349.99Prices 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 FLOWE 495W N-Type Frameless Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HN-SP-495W-N-CE-1, UL 61730) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 45% | 77 $0.69 per rated watt | 76 $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 | 60 no IP rating, 10-year warranty |
| Efficiency 15% | 100 25.6% claimed efficiency | 100 25.6% claimed efficiency |
| STAR 495W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Frameless Solar Panel (CleanEdge, GSN8R54T(H)495) | HISHEN FLOWE 495W N-Type Frameless Dual-Glass Rigid Solar Panel (HN-SP-495W-N-CE-1, UL 61730) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 495 W | 495 W |
| Efficiency | 25.6% (cell efficiency) | 25.6% (cell efficiency, as published in the title) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB, Grade A+) |
| Bifacial | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 58.1 lb (26.4 kg) | - |
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 44.6 x 1.1 in | 70 x 45 x 1.2 in |
| Frame | frameless front edge ("CleanEdge" design), with pre-drilled mounting holes | frameless ("Cleanedge" design) |
| Glass | - | 2.0 mm dual-glass |
| Junction box rating | IP68 | - |
| Warranty | 12 years | 10 years |
| Output warranty | 30-year linear power output warranty (end-point percentage not stated) | - |
