The Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket and the Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) are evenly matched, rated 4.2 and 4.2. The Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket leads on portability and efficiency. The Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) wins on durability and features. The Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket costs $26 less ($469.99 vs $495.99).
For van, truck and SUV campers who want 400 W from something that stows like a backpack. Owners of small power stations should check the voltage limit, and anyone who wants to prop a panel up on legs should look at a folding suitcase panel instead.
Amazon $469.99 Renogy $469.99For owners of large power stations who want 400 W from a single panel set up beside a car or RV. Check that your station’s solar input handles about 48 V first.
Amazon $495.99 Renogy $495.99Prices were last checked October 21, 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 large portable solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket | Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $1.17 per rated watt | 72 $1.24 per rated watt |
| Tested output 20% | 91 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from 1 test of Renogy panels and the median of the 10 tested panels | 91 not yet tested; estimated 87% of rated watts from 1 test of Renogy panels and the median of the 10 tested panels |
| Portability 15% | 100 24.9 W per lb (16.1 lb (7.3 kg)) | 60 13.2 W per lb (30.2 lb (13.7 kg)) |
| Durability 15% | 56 IP65, 2-year warranty | 100 IP67, 3-year warranty |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 67 23% claimed efficiency |
| Features 10% | 20 series/parallel | 55 built-in kickstand, series/parallel |
| Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket | Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase (RSP400LSC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 400 W | 400 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 25% (cell efficiency as quoted by Renogy and on the Amazon listing; the manual gives no efficiency figure) | 23% (cell efficiency per Renogy's product page and the Amazon listing; the product description elsewhere says 22.7%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB) | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 39.2 V | 47.2 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 33.6 V | 40 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 13.1 A | 11 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 11.9 A | 10 A |
| Series / parallel | Yes | Yes |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | MC4 |
| USB ports | None | None |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) | 30.2 lb (13.7 kg) |
| Folded size | 16.54 x 15.83 x 4.13 in | 27.9 x 33.7 x 3.2 in (708 x 855 x 80 mm) |
| Unfolded size | 64.96 x 62.99 x 1.50 in | 111.8 x 33.7 x 0.8 in (2838 x 855 x 20 mm) |
| Kickstand | - | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP67 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
