The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 3.8. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) leads on value, features and portability. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) costs $139.01 less ($159.99 vs $299).
For campers with a small or mid-size power station who want 200 W that one person can carry easily. The short warranty is the main trade-off for the low price.
Amazon $159.99 HQST $159.99A sensible add-on for OUKITEL power-station owners who want a sealed, IP68 200 W panel. For other stations, check the input’s current limit first, since this is a low-voltage, high-current panel.
OUKITEL $299Prices 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 mid-size portable solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) | OUKITEL PV200 200W Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.80 per rated watt | 72 $1.50 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 (11.8 lb (5.4 kg)) | 58 13.0 W per lb (15.4 lb (7 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 60 IP67, 1-year warranty | 60 IP68, 1-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 97 24.8% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 0 no kickstand, USB or bifacial cells |
| HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) | OUKITEL PV200 200W Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (conversion rate quoted by HQST in the manual) | 24.8% (OUKITEL's "efficiency rate"; the page describes it as cell efficiency) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 20.7 V | 25 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18 V | 18 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 12.9 A | 12.8 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.2 A | 11.1 A |
| Series / parallel | 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 | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) | 15.4 lb (7 kg) |
| Folded size | 23.94 x 20.71 x 1.97 in (608 x 526 x 50 mm) | 576.5 x 606 x 60 mm |
| Unfolded size | 70.63 x 23.94 x 0.12 in (1794 x 608 x 3 mm) | 2108 x 606 x 3 mm |
| Kickstand | Yes | - |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
