ZOUPW
8.2/10
ZOUPW 450W Portable
A big portable panel that plugs into almost any power station
- 450 WPower
- 25%Cell efficiency
- 26.8 lbPer panel
- IP68Weather rating
$499.99reference price*
Category
Solar Panels
Portable folding panels, rigid roof panels and complete RV kits, checked against the power stations they'll charge.
4models reviewed
Portable solar panels fold like a briefcase and plug straight into a power station's solar input. Rigid glass panels cost less per watt and suit RV roofs, sheds and cabins. Complete kits add batteries, an inverter and a charge controller for a permanent 12V system.
What separates good panels is cell efficiency, weight per watt, weatherproofing and, above all, voltage: a panel only works with a power station whose solar input accepts its voltage. Every panel page on WattLab Review shows which of our reviewed stations it's compatible with and roughly how long a refill takes.
Solar panels & kits we've reviewed
Callsun
7.6/10
Callsun 400W Bifacial (2 × 200W)
High-efficiency bifacial panels at a budget price
- 400 WPower
- 25%Cell efficiency
- 23.81 lbPer panel
- IP68Weather rating
$319.99reference price*
Jackery
6.1/10
Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air
A light 100W bifacial panel for small power stations
- 100 WPower
- 23%Cell efficiency
- 7.1 lbPer panel
- IP68Weather rating
$299.00reference price*
ACOPOWER
ACOPOWER 600Ah RV Solar Kit
A complete 12V off-grid system for RVs, boats and cabins
- 600 WPower
- 7,680 WhBattery
- 26.5 lbPer panel
- 3,000 WInverter
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Compare solar panels side by side
Every panel and kit in this category on one table. Best value in each row is highlighted.
| Spec | ZOUPW 450W Portable | Callsun 400W Bifacial (2 × 200W) | Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air | ACOPOWER 600Ah RV Solar Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WattLab Panel Score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | 6.1/10 | — |
| Rated power | 450 W | 400 W | 100 W | 600 W |
| Type | Portable, folding (ETFE) | Rigid, glass (2-pack) | Portable, folding (W-fold) | Complete kit (panels + batteries + inverter) |
| Cell efficiency | 25% | 25% | 23% | 22% |
| Weight per panel | 26.8 lb | 23.81 lb | 7.1 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Watts per lb | 16.8 W/lb | 8.4 W/lb | 14.1 W/lb | 7.5 W/lb |
| Open-circuit voltage | 45.9 V | 27.31 V | 29.7 V | 24.3 V |
| Bifacial | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Weather rating | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | — |
| Included battery | — | — | — | 7,680 Wh |
| Reference price* | $499.99 | $319.99 | $299.00 | — |
| Watts per dollar* | 0.90 W/$ | 1.25 W/$ | 0.33 W/$ | — |
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Best in row. * Reference price from the manufacturer's store on the date shown; Amazon's price may differ.
What to look for
Watts per pound
For backpacking and van life, compare weight per rated watt, not just total watts.
Bifacial panels
Bifacial panels also harvest light reflected from the ground, a real gain over sand, snow or concrete.
Check the cable
Many panels ship with MC4 connectors; most stations need an MC4-to-8mm, DC8020 or XT60 adapter.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use any brand of panel with my power station?
Usually yes, as long as voltage and current fit the station's solar input range and you have the right adapter cable.