The HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 4.2. The HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) leads on durability, features and efficiency. The LUMOPAL 60W Foldable Solar Panel Charger (LUM SOLAR 60) costs $29.01 less ($59.99 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 backpacking panel for charging a laptop, phone or small power station directly over USB-C. Too small for refilling a mid-size or large power station.
Amazon $59.99Prices 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) | LUMOPAL 60W Foldable Solar Panel Charger (LUM SOLAR 60) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.89 per rated watt | 100 $1.00 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels |
| Portability 15% | 91 16.9 W per lb (5.9 lb (2.7 kg)) | 97 17.6 W per lb (3.4 lb (1.5 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 60 IP67, 1-year warranty | 36 IP65, 1-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 75 23.5% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 20 USB output |
| HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) | LUMOPAL 60W Foldable Solar Panel Charger (LUM SOLAR 60) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 100 W | 60 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (conversion rate quoted by HQST as up to 25% cell efficiency) | 23.5% ("up to" conversion rate per the Amazon listing, which does not say cell or module) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 20.7 V | 23 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18 V | 20 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 6.4 A | 3.9 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 5.6 A | 3.5 A |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | DC5521 |
| Cables included | 4.9 ft 3-in-1 adapter cable (XT60, DC7909, DC5521) | 5521 DC cable, DC connector kit (includes XT60) |
| USB ports | None | 1x USB-C PD (up to 60W, 5-20V/3A), 2x USB-A QC3.0 (up to 22W); no USB-C cable included; the junction ports are not waterproof |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) | 3.4 lb (1.5 kg) |
| Folded size | 23.94 x 20.47 x 1.38 in (608 x 520 x 35 mm) | 11 x 8.46 x 2.36 in |
| Unfolded size | 36.85 x 23.94 x 0.12 in (936 x 608 x 3 mm) | 53.5 x 11 x 0.2 in |
| Kickstand | Yes | - |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP65 |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
