Portable Solar Panel Comparison, 11 Different Models! Sunpower, Baldr, Rockpals, Bluetti, and More!
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- Looking for a portable solar panel to charge your gadgets while camping? Jeff and I have combined all of our portable folding solar panels into one video and we compared their performance and features against each other. We have 11 solar panels total we discuss in this video! Check out the video time stamps to jump to where you want to watch! You'll see Baldr, Rockpals, Sunpower, Bluetti, Newpowa, and more!
You can read more about and purchase the solar panels in the links below:
1) Newpowa 60 Watt Panel:
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2) Sunpower 50 Watt Panel: (JEFF'S FAVORITE)
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3) Rockpals RP082 100 Watt Panel: (JASON'S FAVORITE)
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4) ECOworthy 80 Watt Panel:
Available on Ebay occasionally
5) Baldr 120 Watt Panel: (JEFF'S FAVORITE)
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6) Bluetti SP200 200 Watt Panel:
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7) PowerECO 100 Watt Panel:
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8) Allpowers 100 Watt Panel:
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9) Lensun 80 Watt Panel:
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10) RockPals SP003 100 Watt Panel:
amzn.to/3pfH81o
11) Newpowa 100 Watt Glass Panel:
amzn.to/34CTFCe
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Video Time Stamps:
Introduction: (0:00)
Testing Method: (0:25)
1) Newpowa 60 watt: (1:55)
2) Sunpower 50 watt flexible: (3:48)
3) Rockpals 100 watt RP082: (6:04)
4) ECOworthy 80 watt: (8:43)
5) Baldr 120 watt: (10:08)
6) Bluetti SP200 watt: (12:15)
7) PowerECO 100 watt: (13:34)
8) Allpowers 100 watt: (15:21)
9) Lensun 80 watt: 16:15: (16:15)
10) Rockpals 100 watt SP003: (17:51)
11) Newpowa 100 watt: (20:14)
Our Recommended Best Panels: (21:08)
Types of Portable Power Stations: (22:50)
Charging Portable Batteries with Solar: (28:17)
Final Thoughts: (31:13)
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Video Tags:
Portable Solar Panel Review, 100 Watt Solar Panel, 200 Watt Solar Panel, Folding solar panel, MPPT, BattleBorn LiFePO4 battery, Bluetti EB70, 80AH Aliexpress Cells - Věda a technologie
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Best part of the Video is that you can hangout with your Father-In-law that's awesome 👍🏻
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This video has become more and more important in these times we're living in. Thank you both so much for sharing and taking the time to do it right! The nerd in me is happy for the detailed tests!
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Thank you both for your time and effort in this in-depth review. I've been meaning to get some portable solar panels or going the full Jackery route (100w panel and 518Wh) this really helps and very much appreciated.
I'm doing research into solar and USB charging options during a power outage and found this to be a very informative video! Thank you for educating people on the power of the sun and how to harness it for their needs.
Thanks for the great videos and all the hard work you guys put into these. I Aldo love how you edit time stamps in the video so I can go directly to what I want to see
Great vid. I love when the reviewers understand what mppt means! Thank you
WOW! You cover a lot! Nice to hear from people that have truly used and tested the product! Great job!
I'd hate to make a recommendation without even putting the solar panel in the sun haha....some people on youtube do that though.
I love how you made your own stand out of PVC for the 50W flexible solar panel. Nicely done! I am subscribing just for that!!!
Very helpful to see so many great portable panels all in one place and with all the useful info that you presented so well - Thank you
Finally someone who does testing with understanding of electricity. Good job
I saw this video some time ago and looked like hell to find it again . Must be the best video on solar panels out here. Thanks Guys.
Thank you, gentlemen, for another great comparison video. I really appreciate the time and effort you both put into this for the world. Cheers!
Thanks for watching!
After viewing all the videos, I went with the Rockpals 082. Thanks for all the help. Now I have the whole setup-VL45, FFpower 505 and the Rockpals. Can't wait to get out camping!
That's a great setup! Enjoy hitting the road!
Thanks! A lot of helpful info. Cool father-in-law.
Nice collection of panels and the load tester. Thank you for doing this test.
Happy to help! Lots of great panels in here
👍REALLY THANK YOU for YOUR video BECAUSE this is exactly what EVERY person REALLY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT ANY solar panel's 👍
Thanks for the great info on a variety of panels!
For the Eco Worthy, you can always make it into a fold-out table. Just needs some legs PVC
Fantastic video, thank you! You both are wonderful hosts.
This is the best solar panel review video I have watched. Thanks guys from UK 👍🇬🇧
More reviewers should do this. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank You.
Thanks for stopping by the channel and sharing your thoughts. I wanted to check your channel out as well. Good stuff here in this video. Looking forward to finishing this video and seeing the results.
Thanks for stopping by on the channel, I'll keep you updated on my EB70 testing process.
I love working on projects, but I can never seem to finish them with cases or enclosures to make them look nice. This was made by someone with a lot of practice. Nice work. 23:47
Cheers gents for the informative and layman friendly exploration into solar and their respective battery units charge controller and MPPT functions. I have learned a lot in one half hour. Wish I had found you before. However, I am excited to receive my new EcoFlow river mini and 110W solar panel tomorrow and apply my new found knowledge. Great excuse to be in the sun! Keep up the great work. Subscribed!
Welcome to the channel Grey, I'm sure you'll enjoy future videos and find some useful and you browse through all the content.
Hey guys, just wanted to thank you guys for the amazingly detailed video. Certainly help me out being a beginner to solar panels
Glad the video helped :)
Best solar charger review I've seen so far. Thank you!
Thank you! Those of us that buy the batt. Units it's because there easy plug and play but no one shows exactly how to connect the panel to the unit and I didn't get a manual with my eb70. So it was nice to actually see it done.
I love my EB70, it works really well powering my fridges. Glad you found this video helpful!
Fantastic video, packed with information. I think I will be getting some solar panels soon and this was very helpful.
Thanks for the feedback!
I love this! I'm now shopping for better folding solar panel as my Acopower 105 watt has much diminished power after less than a year. Thanks for all your time and work for this video!
For something completely waterproof check out the Sunpower Flex 50. If you want some great output for the cost the BALDR 120 panel is a great option! I have many other videos about solar on my channel. Thanks for commenting!
Thank you for doing this excellent video!i have no knowledge of solar power harvesting. Your video is by far the best that I have watched! 🙏
Thanks! I have lots of other videos on the subject too :)
I love your channel and Jeff is awesome too. Super valuable content.
Amazing content, what a great channel!!!!!!!
I am a new subscriber. Would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for the consumer review on the panels. I am ready to experience the efficiency and economical values attached to investing in the panels. Again thank you guys for your hardwork and for sharing.
Thanks Ve T for joining our squad! Feel free to check out other videos on the channel, lots more to come as well 😁👍🏻
Ty for the preformmance cards. They are done and I appreciate that
One way to help navigate a huge video and keep it simple.
Great info even for a non tech newbie and well spoken! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you for your persistence each detail
Just what I needed. Thank you gentleman. Great job 👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
Fabulous looking lawn
Jeff is one seriously smart dude!!
Thanks for the video. I like your reviews here. Lots of reviewers don't state they are getting their products or not from the suppliers. I like that you guys do and hope you continue to do so. I have a noob question here 😅 I'm not really following why the power goes to zero on your description of the power curve at :52.
Jeff, love the clean designs of the items you made. Would love to see you start your own channel on you making these fabulous toys.
I've asked him to do videos in the past, he isn't interested haha. He does like to be in my videos on occasion. I will include his projects on the channel when possible. He's currently building a custom power meter board using sophisticated electronics to track power on our future DIY 100ah LiFepo4 builds. Should be a fun project!
30 seconds in I knew this video was going to be good...thanks for posting!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review! I think I have a new favorite solar channel.
Welcome aboard!
Thank you for doing this. This is the only way to find out what is good and bad. Maybe do a comparison of portable hot water units?
Most of those units have fire issues haha, I'll look into some options and see what I can do. I have some awesome videos coming out here soon in the coming months. Stay tuned!
Really like this video. The fridge comparison video is one of my favorites and I've referred back to it a few times. I have some heavy aluminum suitcase panels and some of the light ones too. I live in the Southwest and the winds are fierce. When camping it's hard to keep the lightweight panels in place so for someone like me, the aluminum framed panels are the best fit. Mine weigh 36 lbs but the wind doesn't budge them much.
This is my favorite lightweight (about 7lbs) portable panel whenever I'm away from home, on Amazon: amzn.to/3wBPke7
You can also read the review here: vpsolarpanels.com/best-portable-solar-panel/
Thanks for video.. saving for my bluetti and also a solar panel. Spent all my money on the Van. But don’t have a payment. I will watch this over and over.
Glad it was helpful!
Love you videos I'm 62 and a prepper & solar is needed but just havent seen a video like yours best I have seen. But still it intimidating
My boys think I'm crazy working very hard cutting down 52 trees on my land raised garden boxes built & a couple bought planted fruit trees every kind of berry grapes 50 squash & pumpkin just working sun rise to 11pm then I cook for my son with crones all night. Exhausted cant think this solar stuff rattles me lol. 2 hrs sleep a night since he got sick. Bought a new powersaw & electric dirt sifter & 3 1000 liter water tanks & many 55gal barrels. My boys will thank me if shit hits the fan.
Keep up the hard work Moira, it's always worth being prepared! Someday he will thank you...I hope!
Thanks guys, great information!
You can see It's an engineer by nature, your father in law.
Great empirical test guys.
I’m jealous of the lawn and the shade.
Excellent video. Helped me make my solar panel decision. Wished you had noted if each panel was waterproof or not. Bluetti SP200 not waterproof but Baldr 120W is. A real deal breaker for me as where I camp afternoon storms can come by any day I'd be out hiking and not able to run back to camp to get panel out of the rain. Also, grommets are important to me as I'm worried someone will steal my panel while I'm hiking and wanted a way to attach panel to some object that wouldn't shade the panel. I haven't seen any reviewers address this concern and give suggestions on how best to prevent theft so maybe its not a problem or maybe there just isn't any way to prevent theft. I disburse camp so it's extremely rare for someone to come across my rig but just wanted it anchored for peace of mind. Thanks again
Hi. Like you I've also been thinking about it getting stolen. I live in a built up town in Scotland where the houses are joint together in like 5 house in a row and I was thinking how can I charge the panel and leave the panel and say for talking sake I bought the best bluetti or Jacory generator and spent maybe a thousand pounds or more on both items, do you just leave them lying outside and whats to stop someone else from stealing it.
Thank you the information! I am just starting.
Glad it was helpful!
I would like to see a solar generator head to head comparison. You guys give a great breakdown of the performance differences.
I'm working on acquiring more them, now those are expensive. Got a new review for one coming out this Friday! Check it out :D
@@Jasonoid
That is Fantastic... Do you have a LINK to that video?
Thanks you gave us a good explanation.
Very professional review and great job
Thanks!
Great info. Thanks for clearing up the process on recharging the different battery packs. I watched your DIY battery pack and priced it out. Looks like it will cost under $400 for a 100 aH LiPO. Not bad. Short term goal is to get the VL45 fridge and maybe the Sunpower panel. Want to keep it as minimal and cheap as possible. Just want fresh food and top of the phone batteries so I don't need an inverter.
That's a good plan, most camping gadgets just need 12volts anyways, including 12v fridges 👍🏻 Just choose a solar charge controller that will support Lifepo4 batteries and you'll be set! Thanks for your comment!
Great video, I just went on Amazon & bought the Baldr 120w 👍
Perfect! I just ordered the older version of the RockPals this afternoon, then saw this video tonight. Feel like I did the right thing. This is my first solar panel/battery I've ordered. Guess Amazon's clearing the old ones out as it was $179. 😊👍
Great price on that panel! You'll like it
Which ones did you buy? RockPals? And how many... and for what Power Station (generator)?
@@judichristopher4604 I bought Rockpals foldable 100w solar panel. The older model does not have the stand things on the back so it must be leaned up against something, or laid flat. The battery I purchased was the Togo 330w. ✌❤
@@NYCHFAN
Thank you for the information...
I have found out that since I'm going to be using the Solar Panels everyday, I will be living in the travel trailer... that I should get the "Fixed. Rigid, or Glass" panels, so they can be fixed on top of my Travel Trailer. They can handle the HEAT and weather more...
Thanks again Jason😎🌺
Great comparison. On the question about outside durability. Some of the competitors state (in the fine print) that they are not waterproof. They can only be “splashed “ with water. I just bought 2 140 watt Ecoflow panels which are going with my 1800 watt (it can handle up to 3 panels) Ecoflow Delta solar battery pack. The panels can be submerged in water for 30 mins and still functional afterwards. They fold in four sections, and come in a handled portfolio carrying case. Would be nice to see them reviewed in an updated video. thanks for all the time it took for this review (and the one on refrigerators
So portable panels aren't near as durable as the rigid glass ones. They claim waterproof levels but sometimes I doubt the claims. There are trade offs between the two. Portable are about mobility and convenience. Rigid panels are for durability and long term output/water proof. There are different situations where you need BOTH types of panels :D
Outstanding presentation, again!!
Thanks!
Great job guys..
Thanks Tom!
Wow. Excellent video. Keep it up.
Thanks gentlemen!
Well done lads!
Thanks Tactical Penguin! love the name haha
I like the Togo best since everything stores away quickly and it can be deployed with little effort. Cheap portable power in the wild is built for the outdoorsman or someone in need during a power outage.
good job! about to buy a panel and this helped. I think I've seen one of your more recent studies too.
Yeah, this video is a bit older.
Jeff for President 2024
Love it! haha
Over qualified. I was about to ask if you could think of anyone worse to fill the overwhelmingly vacant spot. Immediately faces started popping up in my mind. For the Democrat party and there aggressive agenda of which none of them really know what all that entails aside from Trump bad, China good, Free candy and more masks, i would hate to see someone fill the absence with any ideas and a pen in hand. I'll tell you what, I'll give up my guns if you give up your pens.
@@mytrigger5613 way to kill a joke lol
@@mytrigger5613 You came outta left field on that one kiddo!
@@mytrigger5613 do some more research on the topic you’re talking about next time rather than a bias rant.
thank u for the upload!!
Great video, thanks guys!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good review, which really helps. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I was hoping you would test the Jackery panel because that is what I use and I have been very pleased.
After seeing the reviews, I like the rock port.
Thank You for sharing your videos and knowledge.
I'm sure the Jackery is a great panel I haven't tried that one yet! Thanks for watching
Thanks, Gentleman.... fantastic information.
Glad it was helpful!
great video, really informative.
Good vid guys. Thanks
THANKS ALOT FOR THE WONDERFUL INFORMATION MANY BLESSINGS
Thanks for this format of comparison. I am back watching again a third time as I am narrowing my choice of portable solar panel for portable ham radio. I am leaning toward BALDR or Rockpals.
Since this video my go to favorites are the Baldr 120, the Elecaenta 120, and the New XTAR Sp100. Check out the review for the Sp100, you'll like it!
@@Jasonoid looking for SP100 review.
@@Jasonoid by the way, I did see the review of the SP100. Life has distracted me lately and I am back looking again. Thanks for the input.
Just ordered the Baldr based on how much Jeff said he liked them. Great price on Amazon with the $30 off coupon! By the way, people say it comes with adapters for MC-4 and barrel connections too!
It's an excellent panel! Enjoy the new solar panel 👍🏻😁
This video is like so sweet because the dad is like the geek and knows all the electronics and stuff and the young son is like the new age video tech person it's so sweet the dad is sort of not as video friendly at first but he knows all the stuff and makes all the stuff right I'm just cracking up this is what makes a great team
I contacted 4 big name solar panel sellers recently for some advice on which panel to buy for my needs. I called & emailed each of them. NOT ONE of them responded. NONE OF THEM ARE ON YOUR LIST so I'll leave it at that. I did talk to Signature Solar. They were very helpful. Before I buy anything I will also review your suggestions. Thanks for the video.
Newpowa has a good support group. I've had a bad experience with Renogy but most people like them. Most rigid panels you won't have any issues about performance or quality, folding panels have a higher risk of issues.
Excellent video. Thanks guys
Thanks for watching, what type of solar panel are you looking for?
@@Jasonoid I'm pretty new to the subject and just learning the basics of the industry. Videos like this condense so much knowledge in a short time and I appreciate that.
I'm now trying to decide on foldable monocrystal vs full flexible units. Things like camping and hiking are secondary use cases with emergency prep as the primary.
Probably will go the diy charger unit route. I have family that is very well rounded in electronics so I'll be linking up with them and showing this video as a guide to what I want!
Subscribing do to the engagement. Keep up the spirit.
PV ground bracket +Easy and fast installation without punch holes. Match 980mm-1134mm width solar module.
Nice review… keep on the good job
Great video comparison. I now know which one to buy. Thank you. I will also like to know exactly what appliances they will power for camping?
This video might give you an idea how I use these panels and power stations:
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I am a novice. Thank you for this video; all the comments and answers too. This video helps me to understand the solar field and I will watch others. I live in a coastal West African country where there is salty air, heavy rainstorms and constant equatorial heat even on cloudy days and nights; all conspiring to deteriorate our electrical, electronic, metal equipment among other things. Do you have any particular advice on which equipment will stand up to the conditions in my particular paradise or any precautions I can take to make solar work for me. Power outages occur often here.
Thanks for watching! With those conditions it's probably best to stick with Glass rigid panels for the best durability. They are cheaper than these portable panels but they are just bigger and bulkier. Not an issue with you aren't packing them around each day. Hope that info helps!
Very informative, excellent video
Glad it was helpful!
I have been trying to find a testing jig for panels for quite a while. using a MPPT controller does not really do the job entirely. I thought about building one. Do you guys have a parts list and schematic for that fixture?
Getting the Sunpower - lightweight and good to know . Thanks
That's a great option, always puts out rated power too!
New and old (wisdom) perspective very cool
Great video. It’s unfortunate you haven’t covered the Dokio which seems to be quite popular on Amazon and good price/performance (at least on paper as I have yet to try one). Would be great if you could do a video on one)
I've heard mixed reviews on them. Maybe someday I'll give that brand a test. I know these panels in the video are all good quality.
Great video. So few people actually test the power a panel produces vs it's rating, so refreshing to see people who know what they're doing. I'm amazed at the performance figures you measured. I've bought and tested many friends panels in Australia and I'm flat out getting 100w from a 200w panel and don't get me started on 300w panels. Do you think your test unit has anything to do with this? I've used Victron mppt charge controllers and watt meters and never get the 80%+ values you are measuring. Most my testing has been 200w or larger folder panels, blankets and light weight varieties and I'm constantly disappointed with 50% performance figures. Maybe we just get junk panels down under?
Thanks for watching Ryan. I was surprised to only get 168watts out of that $550 bluetti 200w panel.... Ouch! Jeff's panel testor has been very accurate so I don't think there is an issue with that. Many times temperature lessens the output, same with high clouds that aren't very visible. Hard to get perfect conditions everyday.
They're cheap panels. Wattage means nothing u need to look at efficiency rating. A 23% rating is very good for a panel. Your probably getting 10%-11%.
@@SlimShady771 lol...
Wow! Cool video! Thanks!!
Glad you liked it!
Useful! Thanks
What are your views on Off Grid Trek's solar blankets? Would you recommend them?
I’d like to see how you built the load tester. I’d love to see the review of the folding variety against the powerFilm lightsaver line.
Just one large resistor, with a few small ones for adjustability so you can get the load perfect to peak the power.
Thanks for these comparisons of folding solar panels. Most viewers here are thinking along the lines of using folding solar panels for camping. The application that concerns me is charging a micro-EV (5 kWh battery) that sits most of the time in my sunny parking lot. It is charged by a standard wall-plug cable. If I put one of these folding solar panels on the car's roof, what would I need to connect its output to the car's charging cable, i.e., standard wall plug?
You'd want to make sure you use an ETFE based solar panel for the most durability. In order to get the solar panel power over to AC wall power youd need a battery and an inverter rated at how fast the EV charges.
Let’s see how you made that pvc solar panel mount please. Cool 😎
Very Helpful, Thankyou
You're welcome!