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 $144.99 Renogy $144.99
A cheap, light 100 W panel for small power stations and direct USB charging on camping and hiking trips. Buyers who want a longer warranty or verified output should look elsewhere.
- 100 WRated output
- Not tested (estimated 87%)Tested output
- 6.1 lbWeight
- IP65Water resistance
- $0.86Price / W
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- At about 6 lb and laptop-bag size when folded, it is easy to pack for hiking or a weekend trip
- Charges phones and laptops directly from its 45 W USB-C and USB-A ports, no power station needed
- Included cables reach XT60, Anderson, DC7909 and DC5525 stations without extra adapters
- Six kickstands make it quick to angle toward the sun
- No published open-circuit voltage, so checking the input limit on very small stations takes guesswork
- IP65 is splash-proof only; don’t leave it out in heavy rain
- Only a 1-year warranty, and no independent output test
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 power | 100 W |
| Tested output | Not tested (estimated 87%) |
| Efficiency | 23.5% (cell efficiency per the Amazon listing's description; its spec table says 24%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline |
| Bifacial | No |
| Electrical | |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 20 V |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 5 A |
| Connections | |
| Cables included | 3 m DC5521 male-to-male cable, 0.5 m DC5521 to XT60 and Anderson cable, DC7909, DC5525 and DC35135 connectors |
| USB ports | 1x USB-C PD3.0 (max 45W), 1x USB-A QC3.0 (max 24W), plus a 20V DC output |
| Build | |
| Weight | 6.1 lb (2.8 kg) |
| Folded size | 15.68 x 10.44 x 2.96 in |
| Unfolded size | 68.28 x 15.68 x 0.99 in |
| Kickstand | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP65 |
| Warranty | 1 years |
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A light, packable panel for campers who mainly charge phones, power banks and small power stations, and it did well in independent testing. Anyone filling a larger station should step up to 100 W or more.
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