The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 4.3. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) leads on value and features. The Renogy 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) wins on portability. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) costs $78 less ($159.99 vs $237.99).
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 $159.99For campers and travelers with a small or mid-size power station who want a 200 W panel that packs like a small bag and can charge a phone on its own. Anyone who wants a panel that props itself up should pick a kickstand model.
Amazon $237.99 Renogy $239.99Prices 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 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) | Renogy 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.80 per rated watt | 86 $1.19 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 (11.8 lb (5.4 kg)) | 100 22.7 W per lb (8.8 lb (4 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 60 IP67, 1-year warranty | 56 IP65, 2-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 100 25% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 40 USB output, series/parallel |
| HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) | Renogy 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 25% (cell efficiency as quoted by Renogy and on the Amazon listing; the manual gives no efficiency figure) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon) | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB) |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 20.7 V | 19.6 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18 V | 16.8 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 12.9 A | 13.1 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.2 A | 11.9 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 | 1x USB-C PD3.0 up to 45 W and 2x USB-A QC up to 18 W each, per the manual |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) | 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
| Folded size | 23.94 x 20.71 x 1.97 in (608 x 526 x 50 mm) | 16.14 x 15.35 x 3.07 in (410 x 390 x 78 mm) |
| Unfolded size | 70.63 x 23.94 x 0.12 in (1794 x 608 x 3 mm) | 61.41 x 31.89 x 1.49 in (1560 x 810 x 38 mm) |
| Kickstand | Yes | - |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP65 |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
