The Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 3.7. The Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) leads on value. The Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) costs $74.01 less ($144.99 vs $219).
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 $144.99Best suited to Lion Energy Summit or UT 1300 owners who want a matching, rugged 100 W briefcase panel. Owners of other stations can get the same watts for much less.
Amazon $219Prices 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.
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) | Lion Energy 100W LW 12V Folding |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $1.45 per rated watt | 65 $2.19 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 | 92 not yet tested; estimated 88% of rated watts from the median of the 11 tested panels |
| Portability 15% | 44 11.3 W per lb (8.9 lb (4 kg)) | 48 11.8 W per lb (8.5 lb (3.9 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 100 IP67, 3-year warranty | 50 IP rating and warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Efficiency 10% | 97 24.8% claimed efficiency | 50 efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel |
| Renogy 100W N-Type Suitcase (RSP100LSC) | Lion Energy 100W LW 12V Folding | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 91%) | Not tested (estimated 88%) |
| Efficiency | 24.8% (cell efficiency per Renogy's spec table, which lists module efficiency as 15.2%; marketing copy rounds it to 25%) | - |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 21.6 V | 20.5 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 18.7 V | 17.1 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 5.8 A | 6.1 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 5.4 A | 5.8 A |
| Series / parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | - |
| USB ports | None | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8.9 lb (4 kg) | 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) |
| Folded size | 20.6 x 24.6 x 1.6 in (523 x 625 x 40 mm) | - |
| Unfolded size | 1048 x 625 x 20 mm | - |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP67 | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Output warranty | 3-year power output warranty | Lion rates it for 20 years of solar output performance |
