For 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 $237.99The Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) is the better portable solar panel overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) leads on features, efficiency and durability. The LVYUAN 200W Blanket wins on value. The LVYUAN 200W Blanket costs $118 less ($119.99 vs $237.99).
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A budget 200 W blanket panel for campers who want something that packs small and can hang from a tent or car. Check that your power station takes its MC4 or Anderson lead before buying.
Amazon $119.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) for features (USB output, series/parallel vs no kickstand, USB or bifacial cells), efficiency (25% claimed efficiency vs 23% claimed efficiency) and durability (IP65, 2-year warranty vs IP64, 2-year warranty).
- Choose the LVYUAN 200W Blanket for value ($0.60 per rated watt vs $1.19 per rated watt).
Scores side by side
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 | Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) | LVYUAN 200W Blanket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 86 $1.19 per rated watt | 100 $0.60 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% | 100 22.7 W per lb (8.8 lb (4 kg)) | 94 17.2 W per lb (11.6 lb (5.3 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 56 IP65, 2-year warranty | 38 IP64, 2-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 67 23% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 40 USB output, series/parallel | 0 no kickstand, USB or bifacial cells |
Specifications
| Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) | LVYUAN 200W Blanket | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 91%) | Not tested (estimated 88%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (cell efficiency as quoted by Renogy and on the Amazon listing; the manual gives no efficiency figure) | 23% ("up to" per LVYUAN's spec table, not stated as cell or module; the Amazon comparison table says 22.5% cell efficiency) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB) | Monocrystalline (PERC) |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 19.6 V | - |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 16.8 V | - |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 13.1 A | - |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.9 A | - |
| Series / parallel | Yes | - |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | MC4 |
| Cables included | - | MC4 output cables with XT60, DC5521, DC7909 and Anderson adapters |
| USB ports | 1x USB-C PD3.0 up to 45 W and 2x USB-A QC up to 18 W each, per the manual | None |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8.8 lb (4 kg) | 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) |
| Folded size | 16.14 x 15.35 x 3.07 in (410 x 390 x 78 mm) | 15.35 x 15.35 x 2.16 in |
| Unfolded size | 61.41 x 31.89 x 1.49 in (1560 x 810 x 38 mm) | 56 x 44.6 in |
| Kickstand | - | No |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP64 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2025-07 |
