For 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 $144.99The Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 3.9. The Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) leads on value, durability and efficiency. The Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air wins on portability and features. The Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) costs $104.01 less ($144.99 vs $249).
For hikers and campers with a mid-size Jackery or other 30 V-capable station who want a 100 W panel light enough to carry all day. Check your station’s solar input range before buying.
Amazon $249 Jackery $249Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) for value ($1.45 per rated watt vs $2.49 per rated watt), durability (IP67, 3-year warranty vs IP68, 1-year warranty) and efficiency (24.8% claimed efficiency vs 23% claimed efficiency).
- Choose the Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air for portability (14.2 W per lb (7 lb (3.2 kg)) vs 11.3 W per lb (8.9 lb (4 kg))) and features (built-in kickstand, bifacial, USB output vs built-in kickstand, series/parallel).
Scores side by side
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 | Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) | Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $1.45 per rated watt | 54 $2.49 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 100 not yet tested; estimated 91% of rated watts from 2 tests of Renogy panels and the median of the 11 tested panels | 90 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from 1 test of Jackery panels and the median of the 11 tested panels |
| Portability 15% | 44 11.3 W per lb (8.9 lb (4 kg)) | 68 14.2 W per lb (7 lb (3.2 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 100 IP67, 3-year warranty | 60 IP68, 1-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 97 24.8% claimed efficiency | 67 23% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 80 built-in kickstand, bifacial, USB output |
Specifications
| Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) | Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 91%) | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 24.8% (cell efficiency per Renogy's spec table, which lists module efficiency as 15.2%; marketing copy rounds it to 25%) | 23% (cell efficiency of the bifacial PERC cells, per Jackery) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) | Monocrystalline (PERC) |
| Bifacial | No | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 21.6 V | 29.7 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18.7 V | 25.4 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 5.8 A | 4.1 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 5.4 A | 4 A |
| Voc temperature coefficient | - | -0.2%/°C |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | DC8020 |
| Cables included | - | 3 m multifunctional solar charging cable with DC8020, USB-A and USB-C, DC8020 to DC7909 |
| USB ports | None | 1x USB-A 5V/2.4A, 1x USB-C 5V/3A, on the included cable |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8.9 lb (4 kg) | 7 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Folded size | 20.6 x 24.6 x 1.6 in (523 x 625 x 40 mm) | 17.05 x 16.65 x 1.85 in |
| Unfolded size | 1048 x 625 x 20 mm | 65.67 x 16.65 x 0.67 in |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Output warranty | 3-year power output warranty | - |
