EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel

Last updated: October 21, 2026

EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel
3.6/5#17 of 19 in mid-size solar panels
3.6

A compact panel for owners of smaller EcoFlow RIVER-class stations who value a light carry over maximum output. If the price gap to the 220 W bifacial is small, the bigger panel is the better buy.

  • 160 WRated output
  • Not tested (estimated 84%)Tested output
  • 12.3 lbWeight
  • 21.3 VOpen-circuit voltage
  • IP68Water resistance
  • $2.18Price / W
Check price at Amazon$349Check price at EcoFlow$369

Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Folds to about a 2 ft square and weighs 12.3 lb, easy to stash behind a car seat
  • Built-in stand and sun-angle guide make aiming quick without guesswork
  • Comes with the XT60i cable, so it plugs straight into EcoFlow RIVER and DELTA stations
Cons
  • Costs nearly as much as the 220 W bifacial model for 60 W less
  • EcoFlow’s warranty is only 12 months; no independent output test yet

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Output
Rated power160 W
Tested outputNot tested (estimated 84%)
Efficiency25% (EcoFlow lists 25.00% efficiency without saying whether it is cell or module efficiency)
CellsMonocrystalline (N-type TOPCon)
BifacialNo
Electrical
Open-circuit voltage (Voc)21.3 V
Voltage at max power (Vmp)18.6 V
Short-circuit current (Isc)9.1 A
Current at max power (Imp)8.6 A
Connections
Output connectorMC4
Cables includedMC4 to XT60i
USB portsNone
Build
Weight12.3 lb (5.6 kg)
Folded size23.6 x 22.5 x 1.3 in
Unfolded size23.6 x 63.4 x 1.0 in
KickstandYes
Water resistanceIP68
Warranty1 years

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