The HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 4.4. The HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) leads on portability and value. The Renogy 100W N-Type Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP100LSC) wins on durability. The HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) costs $55.99 less ($89 vs $144.99).
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 $89.99For owners of small power stations who value a sturdy, long-warranty 100 W panel from a major brand. Shoppers chasing the lowest price per watt or USB charging can do better.
Amazon $144.99 Renogy $144.99Prices 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) | Renogy 100W N-Type Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP100LSC) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.89 per rated watt | 91 $1.45 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels | 91 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from 1 test of Renogy panels and the median of the 10 tested panels |
| Portability 15% | 91 16.9 W per lb (5.9 lb (2.7 kg)) | 44 11.3 W per lb (8.9 lb (4 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 60 IP67, 1-year warranty | 100 IP67, 3-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 97 24.8% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel |
| HQST 100W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP100N) | Renogy 100W N-Type Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP100LSC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (conversion rate quoted by HQST as up to 25% cell efficiency) | 24.8% (cell efficiency per Renogy's spec table, which lists module efficiency as 15.2%; marketing copy rounds it to 25%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB) | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 20.7 V | 21.6 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18 V | 18.7 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 6.4 A | 5.8 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 5.6 A | 5.4 A |
| Series / parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | MC4 |
| Cables included | 4.9 ft 3-in-1 adapter cable (XT60, DC7909, DC5521) | - |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) | 8.9 lb (4 kg) |
| Folded size | 23.94 x 20.47 x 1.38 in (608 x 520 x 35 mm) | 20.6 x 24.6 x 1.6 in (523 x 625 x 40 mm) |
| Unfolded size | 36.85 x 23.94 x 0.12 in (936 x 608 x 3 mm) | 1048 x 625 x 20 mm |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Warranty | 1 years | 3 years |
| Output warranty | - | 3-year power output warranty |
