The 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 portability, efficiency and features. The PECRON PV200 200W wins on value. The PECRON PV200 200W costs $38.99 less ($199 vs $237.99).
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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 $237.99A low-cost 200 W panel for PECRON owners, or for anyone whose power station takes MC4 input and wants a higher-voltage panel. Buyers who want USB ports, a longer warranty or tested output should look elsewhere.
Amazon $199Each 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) | PECRON PV200 200W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 86 $1.19 per rated watt | 95 $0.99 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)) | 60 13.1 W per lb (15.2 lb (6.9 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 56 IP65, 2-year warranty | 60 IP67, 1-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 58 22.5% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 40 USB output, series/parallel | 20 series/parallel |
| Renogy 200W Blanket (RPP200SB-SE) | PECRON PV200 200W | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 22.5% (cell efficiency (≥22.5%) per PECRON's spec table; marketing copy and Amazon quote up to 23.5%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type TOPCon, 16BB) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 19.6 V | 41.4 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 16.8 V | 36 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 13.1 A | 5.7 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.9 A | 5.4 A |
| Series / parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | MC4 |
| 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) | 15.2 lb (6.9 kg) |
| Folded size | 16.14 x 15.35 x 3.07 in (410 x 390 x 78 mm) | 561 x 595 x 40 mm |
| Unfolded size | 61.41 x 31.89 x 1.49 in (1560 x 810 x 38 mm) | 2064 x 595 x 5 mm |
| Folding sections | - | 4 |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP67 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2021-07 |
