A premium all-black rooftop panel at a budget price for a home system bought as a full set, with slow aging that pays off over decades.
Signature Solar $141.10 Solar Cellz USA $324The Maxeon 3 415 Black and the Jinko EAGLE G6R 425 are evenly matched, rated 4.6 and 4.6. The Maxeon 3 415 Black costs $56.90 less ($141.10 vs $198).
A budget all-black rooftop panel from one of the largest makers, for homeowners who want a long warranty at the lowest price per watt.
Portlandia Electric Supply $198 Solar Cellz USA $202.02Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 150 W and up rigid solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Maxeon 3 415 Black | Jinko EAGLE G6R 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Value 45% | 100 $0.34 per rated watt | 98 $0.47 per rated watt |
| Tested output 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Durability 25% | 100 IP68, 25-year warranty | 100 IP68, 25-year warranty |
| Efficiency 15% | 78 21.9% module efficiency | 75 21.8% module efficiency |
Specifications
| Maxeon 3 415 Black | Jinko EAGLE G6R 425 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 415 W | 425 W |
| Module efficiency | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Claimed efficiency | 21.9% (module efficiency of the 415 W version, from the datasheet (the 420 W version is 22.2%)) | 21.8% (module efficiency from the datasheet; Jinko publishes no headline figure (the 440 W version is 22.53%)) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (112 Maxeon Gen 3 back-contact cells) | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 108 half cells) |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 40.7 V | 39 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 35.3 V | 32.4 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 12.6 A | 13.6 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.8 A | 13.1 A |
| Voc temperature coefficient | -0.2%/°C | -0.2%/°C |
| Series / parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | Stäubli MC4 | Stäubli MC4 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 46.7 lb (21.2 kg) | 46.3 lb (21 kg) |
| Dimensions | 71.34 x 41.18 x 1.57 in | 67.79 x 44.65 x 1.38 in |
| Frame | Class 1 black anodized aluminum | anodized aluminum alloy, black |
| Glass | high-transmission tempered, anti-reflective | 3.2 mm anti-reflection coated, low-iron tempered |
| Junction box rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 25 years | 25 years |
| Output warranty | 25 years standard (40 with a Maxeon-partner install): at least 98% in year 1, then no more than 0.25% loss a year | 30-year linear: no more than 1% loss in year 1, then no more than 0.4% a year (at least 87.4% at year 30) |
