The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.5 to 4.4. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) leads on portability and value. The Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel wins on features. The HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) costs $60 less ($159.99 vs $219.99).
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 $159.99A strong all-round 200 W folding panel for power-station owners who want real output close to the rating and USB ports for direct charging. Budget for an MC4 adapter if your station doesn’t take MC4.
Amazon $219.99 Renogy $219.99Prices 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 E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.80 per rated watt | 90 $1.10 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 89 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from the median of the 10 tested panels | 95 best measured 88% of rated watts (1 test) |
| Portability 15% | 91 16.9 W per lb (11.8 lb (5.4 kg)) | 70 14.4 W per lb (13.9 lb (6.3 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 | 75 built-in kickstand, USB output, series/parallel |
No independent test published yet.
| Tested by | Measured peak | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 177 W | 88% | Measured output in a two-hour test on a sunny day in California at 6,500 ft; the power station’s own readout averaged 192 W across charging tests. Review published July 2026. |
| HQST 200W Ultra-Light Foldable Portable Solar Panel (HPP200N) | Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | 177 W (88%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (conversion rate quoted by HQST in the manual) | 25% (cell efficiency, listed as >25% in Renogy's spec table) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon) | 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 | 18.8 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 12.9 A | 11.3 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.2 A | 10.6 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 PD 45W, 2x USB-A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11.8 lb (5.4 kg) | 13.9 lb (6.3 kg) |
| Folded size | 23.94 x 20.71 x 1.97 in (608 x 526 x 50 mm) | 23.72 x 22.99 x 1.97 in |
| Unfolded size | 70.63 x 23.94 x 0.12 in (1794 x 608 x 3 mm) | 87.80 x 22.99 x 0.12 in |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP65 |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
