Finding the BEST 400 Watt Portable Solar Panel! - SIX Different Brands TESTED! Surprising Results!
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- Which 400 watt portable solar panel would you choose?
ALLPOWERS 400w: amzn.to/44Vt1Bi
ANKER SOLIX PS400: ankerfast.club/tz0xHz
BigBlue SolaPowa 400: amzn.to/45U7ytT
Bluetti PV420: shrsl.com/488sa
EcoFlow 400w: amzn.to/3PlgilV
EENOUR UB-0400: noxl.ink/ZVVz8p (5% OFF Discount Code: 6JA8I45B )
See all the testing results HERE on my Grading Sheet:
jasonoid.com/powerstations/
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Video Timestamps:
400w Solar Comparison: (0:00)
ALLPOWERS 400w: (1:05)
ANKER 400w: (3:18)
BigBlue 400w: (5:04)
Bluetti 420w: (6:35)
EcoFlow 400w: (8:05)
EENOUR 400w: (10:33)
TESTING RESULTS: (12:52)
Waterproof, Warranty, Setup Time: (15:45)
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Finally someone made a video comparison of the 400 portables. Thank you!
Which one would you go with?
Great review, a comparable 400W single panel would be great to see included as well
GREAT, GREAT, comparison video. As always looking at your channel always insures that when I make a purchase of anything solar related it is always an informed decision. Great job!
Great content as usual. You pack a lot of info in a quality video. Thanks for being so detailed. My BougeRV Flash 300 you graciously gave to me in a drawing is working beautifully still. Thank you again Jason!
Great vid and comparison and that spreadsheet is extremely helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to do this
Glad it was helpful!
Love your in depth analysis! Glad to see both folded and deployed dimensions, as well as your evaluation of the kick stands.
It might be subjective, but I would also like to find out how susceptible the panels are to being blown around by the wind, or how easily they could be anchored down to prevent damage from happening.
Thanks for your thorough evaluation!
All of these solar panels are pretty heavy so they are less susceptible to flying away vs the smaller 200 watt versions. There's a great product made here in the USA that anchors any of these folding panels down, you can see that product HERE: th-cam.com/video/vRbQLbiL_Hs/w-d-xo.html
Wow. So much info! Thanks for putting this together.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great comparison, good review!
Another great detailed video! I was just thinking about upgrading my 3 panels to 1 400 watt, but think for the cost, i still stick with what i have. Keep up the great vids!
What a great job man ! Just what I’ve been looking for!
Good Job!! Amazingly helpful for a newbie.
Great review Jason!!!!
I have 2x 200W Eenour panels, and combined I see around the same 330W peak. I use them to charge my P2001. An interesting thing about the 200W model is 18V/36V (19.5V/39V on the new version) switchable voltage, for use in series. The older version also has USB A(18W) and C(60W) ports.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing the differences between the panels.
Thankyou for the video .. exactly what I needed to see .. the Anker is expensive but it is my choice ..
Probably the best review from portable solar panels I ever seen.
Great video! Thanks for doing it.
Learned a lot! Thanks man
These reviews are so great! I have a 10amp max rating so seeing what panel puts out the most at 10 amps. Ecoflow looks to win for this.
Nice review. I got the Bluetti PV420 when they 1st came out. Haven't used them much, as I got them for use in my 5th wheel and as a backup power supply (I also bought the AC500 with 2 batteries). Figured I could use the AC500 in UPS mode at my house and then take the setup with me when I'm in the 5th wheel. It was refreshing to see the Bluetti did as well as it did, and I got it at a pre release price so even better.
I got the same as you with the pre release. I was glad Bluetti did well.
I had the Bluetti 800w power station and when I got the Bluetti 350w solar panel I found out really fast that the panel was too powerful for that power station and it wouldn't even charge.
I ended up a year ago last Black Friday and bought on eBay the EcoFlow Delta Max 1612w Power Station and got a 110w EcoFlow solar panel deal refurbished. I paid $700 bucks for all of it and boy, what a deal. it blew my Bluetti 800w Power Station out of the water! Bluetti can charge up to 200 watts and the new EcoFlow can charge up to 1600 watts which is insane, plus you know the exact percentage of your battery, plus downloaded an app that lets me not only see everything the power station is doing, but I can adjust the settings from anywhere!
I have the 400 watt EcoFlow panel. I agree the stand is worthless. But it’s pretty easy to set them up by leaning the panel against two aluminum lawn chairs. That’s what I do now and it works well.
I usually lean it up against my shed or fence and the panel works well.
Amazing video, I have big anker power bank, And I also have the 30 watts anker solar panel. Also my car charger is a blazing fast 52.5 w also by anker. Most of the data cables I use are also from Anker. I love anker product. I would go with Anker becz for many years of trust in the robust and reliableness
Amazing comparison video! thank you
Glad you liked it!
Great comparison, thank you
Nice one. I'm not in the market, having shot my load on the first new vehicle in ten years, but some of these look nice. If I were buying, I would consider some trust issues as well, and would probably choose Anker or Bluetti, with Allpowers in the basement. That Ecoflow looked like a chore to set up.
Yes, it was a chore! haha Congrats on your new vehicle purchase!
Arguably the best and most informative 2024 comparison video to date. Liked
Amazingly thorough - thank you. I'm not in the market, but the Eenour would be my choice if I were. One variable I think would have been hard to account for would have been the angle of the panels. They all looked pretty even, so we'll call it good 😁
Most of the panels kickstands were fairly level, only the bigblue were lower, and I couldn't get them to go more steep.
Great video Jason! Very thorough. Glad I waited to see this review come out before I bought. I was pretty set on the Allpowers, but judging from the price, weight, and performance, now I think I may go with the Eenour's 🤔
Thanks for watching! That's the main reason I do these videos, to find out which panel provides the best value and performance.
Thanks for the video! As a future video idea, I'd love to see a test of amorphous solar panels in low-light and shaded conditions (tree branches when camping are my nemesis...), along with a comparison to more traditional folding panels like these ones. Home Depot sells some cheaper and low-wattage ones, and there's larger ones available from manufacturers like PowerFilm, REDARC, Off Grid Trek, etc.
Great suggestion! Thanks!
Awesome 😎👍 Thank You Jason!!
No problem 👍
@@Jasonoid now to decide
Great review, very very helpful and one of the best I've found on youtube. If you normalize the result for the PV420 -5% (420 watts) so we have a true apples to apples reading the PV420 comes out at 350.55 watts total.
what I found messing with these is the Ease of setting them up factors in when we are almost all near a comparable level.. I find myself just laying them flat alot or propped up against the vehicle.. being lazy.. vs chasing watts.. I have the ecoflow units. but that was an uneducated purchase back when.. however they are heavy for sure as you say.. thank you.. this is good info.. there is 2 or 3 top tier ports Durability is also a factor, for repeated use.. then the question of 400 vs 2x200 or 220BF..etc comes into play.. I actually choose to carry 2x220BFs with me most of the time in the MH with 8000 WH battery. fwiw.. thank you again.. excellent reviews.. Your reviews have saved me alot of money..
The panels aren't too bad to setup, with the exception of the EcoFlow having the horrible stand design.
I have both the Bluetti solar panels, well I have a 350w Bluetti solar panel. I love that panel it is great. I do have 2 Ecoflow solar panels. a 220w and a 160w and I totally agree with you hands down the case being a stand is absolutely ridiculous! That being said, you can literally toss that EcoFlow panel in a river and the damn thing will still work amazingly well. The material it is made of like the Bluetti is top notch!
A couple other of those solar panels I was surprised they didn't do so well. Not very familiar with them, but that being said, a couple of them do really seem like nice looking panels. All the panels with that fiberglass backing do show they have some good quality. I liked that last panel with the holding rod. That is pretty smart idea.
I really enjoyed this comparison. One of the better ones I have seen in sometime.
Excellent review!
Thanks for watching
Great video. Thanks!
I'm surprised you ddn't pass out making this video. You did such a good job Jasonid giving us a fantastic review that I think you should have your better half buy you a yummy lunch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent comparison video, I really hate that these are all so darn expensive, but they definitely would travel well and setup quick compared with less expensive conventional ridged panels!
Great Video!!!!
Great review. I wonder if you could use a tent pole for some of the other solar panels for stiffening?
I'm sure that would work, but the solar panel would need little loops for the tent pole to attach to each section of the panel.
Fantastic comparison. Since you rep the Anker solar generator so much, will you do a video on how to max out the Anker's limited solar inputs with traditional non-portable solar panels? it's a bit of a challenge to plug in more than 2 panels into it.
I already did that on my full SOLIX F2000 review video, I got around 700 watts using normal glass solar panels. In order to get closer to the max charging amount you'll need panels with their peak power near 48v and 20 amps
I noticed all power has a 600w folding portable, no kickstands, would be interested in a review on that.
I’m in the market for a portable 400 watt panel set up.Have an Anker 757 and 767 with two LiFeP04 stand alone batteries that are connected together with its own inverter for backup. Have the Anker 100 watt solar panel but realize this is good for smaller devices or just topping off the power stations. Durability and overall ruggedness was not emphasized in this video, but the warranty, coating, and IP ratings should give some indication. So all in all very informative. I’ve not had the electricity go out in my area for over 24 hrs as yet. So the most I had to discharge the 767 was 42% running only the fridge before power was restored. The other 757 was running my internet and computer peripherals and hardly pulled anything, maybe 5%. I’m considering another 767 for the hot water heater, and possibly another 12v 100 mAH lifep04 battery. I’m also trying to figure out how to convert two older solar panels from 2005 to modern out connections.
Hi, great video. Do you think you can use the Big Blue for the Anker F3800, it has a 60v max? I see the actual voltage is less. Thanks & keep up the good work!!!
Yep, as long as the max voltage doesn't go over 60volts it will work without damaging the power station.
Beautiful Detailed Review. Thank you 🙏 Brother. God bless. 🍻 👊 🇺🇸
I have the Bluetti 420 and it's worked well. I routinely get over 420 watts at solar noon. My complaint with it is the kickstands only go as low as 35 degrees tilt and in Michigan in the summer I need 18 degrees. That being said I built a PVC frame with adjustable legs to support it. Frame comes apart for easy transport.
Do you have a pic of your frame?
@@tikoy1955 I do. Not sure how to share.
Email me at jasonoidllc@gmail.com
I was thinking of doing the exact same thing. Thinking abut using some pvc plumbing fittings and a length of pvc pipe
A very good video can be used for teaching the customers. 👍
Glad you think so! Thanks!
Great video
Great test and table, Thanks!
Can you connect a 200W Anker Panel with an 420W Bluetti Panelle to the PowerHouse 767 via the adapter?
Reading through some tests on overlanding websites were hilarious. The money they were willing to spend on substandard panels. I tested two Newpowa 100 watt, $100 flexible panels in series and they at times put out OVER 200 watts.
i found putting the ecoflow case down below the panel is slightly better setup than having it hang from the edge of the bag, slightly above the panel. doing in grass makes it more possible to get a flatter setup rather than using the bottom clips of the case.
Use percentages on your charts, as the chart performance may seem like big deferences or may not. Percentage allows better comparisons.
Good review! What time of the day was the test performed?
From about noon to 1pm.
Thank you for the comparison. I would love to get the Bluetti PV420 but Bluetti is temporarily out of stock, what would you pick Bluetti or the Anker? Just got the Anker F2600.
Eenour design was cool with the stiffening bar
Newbi to Solar and power stations, iv just purchased a anker f2000, so the question I have is does all the solar panels you tested fit directly into the anker or the anker solar connector without adapters.
Thanks
Is there an all In one grid tie inverter that can be set to priority to grid 2nd to battery then auto switch to off grid when there is no power or mix priorities? hope this help for the next upcoming videos ❤
1) I have the Eco Flow 110w which uses the case for the stand also, and agree with you 100%...AWKWARD!
2) I was really hoping to see the Montek 400w panel in here. As I noted in a previous comment, it is only 20 pounds. I had contacted the CEO, Monte, and sent him your last review. He said he would contact you, but thought that 2pcs of his 200W foldable panels would be better (more sturdy), and they are 11.5lbs each. Hoping for next time.
Yeah, he reached out but he never offered to send out the 400w panel.
@@Jasonoid I mentioned this to Monte, and he noted that when he launches the new suitcase power units (hopefully end of October) that he will probably send you one to test, along with a solar panel.
He is super busy on this launch... it includes NCM and LFP models, both with expansion battery options.
I would like to note that I really like your grading scale for these solar generator/power units...until the Montek review. It got dinged due to the higher W/H cost, yet, you did not make a new category for sealing. Sealing is difficult and costly, and you can not be the best sealed and the lowest cost. With that new category, the rest of the herd would have dropped in points, and the Montek would have been rated more accurately.
Just my opinion.
Looking forward to your review of the new Montek!
@@greensavant2573 I've updated my new grading system with feedback from more than 200 people and provided their opinion. It's quite a bit more strict vs the older version
@@Jasonoid You're the best! Looking forward to it!
Awesome video Jason! I've been waiting for this one!
The EF panel looks like a nightmare to set up, and even when done, the stand looks mostly useless.
I'm leaving toward the EENOUR due to weight. In have the Allpowers... Typically only get ~280W due to the heat in my area, but have seen it peak at 320s when temps were cooler. Got it at a great price, but it's very heavy!
One more in your numbers, looks like your meter was misreading when you did the early measurements got the Allpowers and Anker. The Voltage and Current when connected don't at up to your measured power (i.e. 32.6V * 12.18A = 397W).
What point in the video are you seeing those numbers? Too many numbers to just guess haha...
@@JasonoidAllpowers around @2:15, and Anker @4:00. The numbers are also shown in your spreadsheet.
I think the voltage is right, but the current seems high.
Well you'd think my clamp meter would be more accurate. Sorry about the confusion. I'd go with the wattage number on the Anker screen.
@@Jasonoid Looks like the measurements for all the panels after the first 2 are correct. Meter acting weird maybe. 😆 Thanks for taking all that data!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Looked to me like the eco flow coulda used the stiffener bar more
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I have the Ecoflow 400w and it’s been on my shed roof for well over a year now and it’s been flawless, it has a similar coating to the new Renogy flexible panels which I own 1100W of, it performs very well flat and even out of direct sunlight. I think the most I’ve had out of it that I’ve seen was >380W on a cold day in late spring but it never performs poorly, regularly above 350W in directly light.
I think if you’d just leaned the panel up against the wall rather than use their kickstand it would have outperformed the rest of the panels in every category, definitely not cheap though, hence me going with the Renogy’s but you get what you pay for and it is quality.
Have had similar results with my EENOUR panels, and given the price I feel like it was a decent compromise. On a related (?) note, if you have a powerstation without an app, have you found a way to remotely keep an eye on it when you're charging with the panels to know when they are ready to be pulled? I mean I can walk outside every 30 minutes, but I have to think there ought to be some kind of bluetooth device to tell me when the battery is charged (extra credit for a device that will warn me if the battery is getting to 10% or lower as well). Thanks again for all the helpful videos!
I usually run my solar cables under the door so I can monitor the solar charging without having to go outside. You could also route them through a window seal depending on the design type of your windows. You could have a wireless wifi security cam thats looking at the screen so you know what it's at all the time. Not sure of any other options.
I use my older blink outside camera for monitoring stuff, good range, has night vision, and I just screen shot for an update
THANK YOU! This gives me peace of mind when I’m ready to buy a portable solar panel - and 400w is a nice option for higher capacity generators!
I’m not spending another $250-300 for an extra ~30watts. The EENOUR is a winner in my book.
You're welcome!
Would love to see a 1 year comparuisn as well.
You should get a weather station. It's nice to have local data but I also find them very useful for solar. The other day I was freaking out because I thought my solar was underperforming and I started planning a way to tilt them up. But I checked my weather station which said the sun was around 500 w/m2 so unrealized my solar was producing what it should be. It was a hazy day but I had no idea that haze could cut solar in half.
You could add the reading to the results or calculate the wattage considering how much sub it's getting
At least all the panels were tested in the same conditions so you could still see which one gets the most power. I have a digital solar meter in my wishlist, they are just expensive and I haven't pulled the trigger on one yet.
Great video with lots of important information. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
NEW Sub!!
Would Love to see a Portable/Backpackable Panel testing/results.
Then “maybe” a cross comparison of Portable & Backpack
Interesting idea! Here's an awesome video from my friend Todd about portable small panels:
th-cam.com/video/X23yfuQELJk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kXoJHJn9RcxCD4pU
Thanks !
You bet!
what brand would you say won overall. adding all factors in?
had the allpowers, cracked the first day of usage
ecoflow failed after a very light rain
thankfully since these were new so i was able to get both of these returned, but in my experience both were not great
Crazy that two panels were broken that easily.
@@Jasonoid yeah, it was a bit of a surprise-amazon customer service was very helpful thankfully
the ecoflow 110w panels were fine however!
the allpowers 400w panel i seriously doubt is ETFE, everything points to it being just a basic PET panel (with annoyingly long setup!
i swapped them for the BougeRV CIGS panels, will let you know how those hold up!
Great review, and monster panels... though there's something up with the current readings; on one you were seeing 40V and 12A, which would mean 480W, well above advertised spec. Even with some MPPT inefficiency you'd be getting well over 400W into the battery.
Contactless current meters are notoriously unreliable, especially dealing with DC, so it might be worth investing in an RC-style current/volt/wattmeter with powerpole plugs. :)
Yeah, the clamp meter was being weird for the first two panels, it got better as I was moving through the other panels.
Very good video. Lots of hard work, especially with that ecoflow panel. That alone would make me not want to buy that one. Very good information.
Glad you enjoyed it
I appreciate you busting your ass doing this review in the heat
Hi. Thank you so much for your video regarding 400 w portable panels. I have Inergy 1500 W generator. I was thinking to buy Eco Flow 400 W for my unit since Inergy never have solar panels in stock. Would you recommend that with Inergy 1500W unit? Do I need to get any other connector to run it with my Inergy 1500W? thank you so much. I have sent Inergy emails asking this question but they never reply. Thank you.
That's a bit complicated to answer through a single youtube comment. If you want to submit a question here I would be glad to give you more information:
asqme.com/@Jasonoid
Anker it is!
the one that didn't get covered by the whole piece of cardboard performed best in the partial shade test, lol. I could have made money on that bet.
The main purpose of that test was to see if the panel would lose all the power vs just a portion of the power. Every panel passed the partial shading test and I didn't 'choose a winner'.
Great Review. I also have the anker 767 solar generator. Looking for what you would put on yours as the best match for their unit. the amps dont kick in till you get past 32 volts on the charger. Which could you recommend for the anker 767
Are you looking for a portable/folding panel or a glass rigid panel?
both. I have 4 used panels but they just don't produce enough. Giving to brother for his project. I also don't have a lot of space so looking for a 2 panel solution@@Jasonoid
@@csharknet you could use two residential 500w solar panels in parallel (you gotta stay under 60v max). Since the charge controller allows for 20 amps, you could get decent power with two large residential solar panels.
Great video as always.
What is your opinion about Allpowers power stations ? Have you tested their 600w portable solar panel?
Allpowers power stations are getting better. They used to be cheap and now they have a lot of features and value! I actually have their new 600w solar blanket, I will be doing a video on it later in december.
Good job. I wonder why these portable panels only carry 1 to 2 years of warranty and not 15 to 25 years as is typical with those rigid panels.
They are more vulnerable to damage. Standing on them, putting heavy items on top of them. Folding them up aggressively... there are lots of things you could do to damage them and how would a company know if it was abused or not?
I just bought the ecoflow delta 2 max Generator. Will the panels your showing be compatible?
Thank you in advance!
Yes, all of these panels will work with the Delta 2 Max. The key for that power station is to make sure your solar panel voltage doesn't go over 60v. Since the Delta 2 Max has two charging ports, you can connect two 400 watt panels at the same time, one to each port.
I have the EcoFlow and I hate it because of how hard it is to set up.
Now do the small 60 watt portable panels for the little inverters
Thanks solar tracking makes the biggest difference in charging our batteries help!!
These would be pretty hard to fit onto a solar tracker stand, they are huge!
I missed something as link to test is for power systems, not the results of the 6 panel sets
You need to check the spreadsheet tabs at the bottom of the page. There are 4 different tabs with different content. You'll see a tab for the 400w solar panel comparison.
I didn't like the partial shade test due to the various different usable surface areas for each panel. The way it was performed, each panel had a different percentage of area lost from the cardboard coverage.
I think people are misunderstanding the MAIN purpose to the shade testing in the video. The main reason was to make sure the whole panel didn't lose power if there was partial shade. The wattage output during shading was kinda just an extra fact gained.
Due to the feedback in this video, in future videos I will be using an alternate shading technique to be more fair to each panel tested.
Yeah, I bought the Solix f3800 and 2 sets of the 400 W panels and I’ve been pretty disappointed with the amount of power I get it seems to be not even close to half of what I should get and I’m wondering if I’ve got something wired wrong or going on because there wasn’t a lot of support or information online through QR code, or in the manual that came with them Definitely have never seen anywhere close to the numbers you came out with while testing the Anker panels
I will have a video about the F3800 this Friday about ideal solar panels, proper charging cables, and alternate charging options to keep the 240v enabled. Keep an eye out for the video.
we just hung the all powers 400w suitcase on a fence . it gets clear sun all day long here in the high desert in NM. so why are we only getting 217 and when i hose it down 275 has been the highest. What cannI do to get over 300 ?
Angle it properly at the sun. In summer the sun is near vertical in the sky and you'll get more power by angling it towards the sun. Hanging on a fence is great for winter since the sun is lower in the sky.
I have (2) Bluetti PV350 panels and (1) EcoFlow 400 panel. I regret purchasing the EcoFlow panel because of it's weight. Also, I do end up leaning it vs. dealing with the dumb design setup using the case.
Leaning the panel makes it MUCH easier to use! One benefit of the heavier Ecoflow is that it's more durable and less likely to blow away in the wind.
Renogy Bifacial 450 watt panels. They say they can reach up to 585 Watts. Would this be a good option for the EcoFlow Delta 2 max? Delta 2 max is rated at 500w input , would this over paneling hurt this EcoFlow ?
Depends on the specs of the panel, what are they?
Max power at STC : 450w
Open circuit voltage : 41.25V
Short circuit current : 13.89A
Optimum Operating voltage: 34.67v
Optimum Operating current 12.98a
But says can get up to 585w since it’s bifacial
I really like these panels though they all produce more volts than my charger can handle.
Charger is a renogy 50a mppt/dcdc charger and solar input is limited to 25V and 660W is there panels like these that produces less volts and more watts?
Nah, you'll need to purchase smaller panels and run them in parallel.
@@Jasonoid thanks for your fast response. I had a feeling that was going to be the case
Ecoflow is a great panel for those that need the power. Just consider the carry case stand as a last resort when you have no other option. Number of videos on YT on building clever portable stands for flexible panels.
I agree about the carrying case, good feeback. I made an aluminum frame for my Renogy flexible panels in this video:
th-cam.com/video/LBel4dpbKqw/w-d-xo.html
I think using PVC for a smaller setup would work just fine!
what is to expect with the longevity of those portable ? Sun is rought on plastic and textile, so Can it last many years ?
These aren't meant to sit out in the elements all day. They are meant to be used occasionally like during camping trips and during power outages. If you want to have something to be used all day, I'd recommend using glass rigid panels. Check out this video on how to find affordable 400w rigid panels: th-cam.com/video/pLRKljjaqMA/w-d-xo.html
Just curious what size would be next?? Not sure how they come?? 600 watt or 800 watt? Do they get too large physically at a certain point? (Sorry if these sound like stupid questions)
ALLPOWERS has a 600w 'solar blanket'... haha I don't think any bigger would be very portable. This size is probably as big as you wanted to go. You know my 1000w array is HUGE, but it is moveable at least.
I use two DIY solar suitcases made with 160w rigid panels, so 320w each. They weigh about 46# each and will do their rated output. Cost per "suitcase" is about $250. As long as you can move 46# easily, you'll save money with solid panels and have a much better warranty. Nothing to stop you from using 200w or larger as long as you can move them. If I always had someone to travel/camp with I might have used 220w panels when I built mine.
4 Newpowa 100 watt panels are less than $300, are 28" x 29" x 4" when stacked, weigh 60 pounds, and will range from 280 to 350 watts depending on temperature. There are higher output 100 watt solar panels out there, but the Newpowa are the smallest, cheapest, and lightest that I know of. For that, I could never justify buying a portable setup. For my motorcycle, I figured 12 volt charging while riding is more efficient than trying to set up solar for a couple of hours in camp.
I just can't justify the space and weight of glass panels for camping or portability. Glass panels are the best for price and durability but they are super awkward to move around and mount in the right angle.
@@Jasonoid glamping for a week, or setting up a long-term survival base camp, would justify the portable for me, but I don't do stuff like that.
As far as amperage goes it appeard the panel produces A/C voltage as DC voltage is measured in-line
Current / amperage is measured with the clamp meter. Voltage is measured with the probs.
PSA for folks (and Jasonoid fans): I bought 2 of the EENOUR 400W panels during BF sale. Great price at $515 each. One of them had delamination on all 4 panels, and 1 panel had a sizeable (about nickel+ size) burn after just DAY 1 of usage (was perfect out of the box). I considered picking up a replacement at the sale price, but am now concerned about the overall quality of the panel. I'll be keeping an eye on my other EENOUR panel to see if it delaminates and/or burns.
While my Allpowers is twice as heavy (damn it's chunky compared to the EENOUR), it hasn't had issues, though that EENOUR did produce a little bit more (not huge difference, ~10-15W), I'd take reliability over 15W output.
Thought I found my go-to portable 400W+ lightweights panel, but back on the search again.
Also, once left open for a couple of days, the EENOUR does not want to fold up again. The magnets that are supposed to keep it closed are far too weak as the panel doesn't like being closed anymore.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Wow! I have used my Eenour panel 4 or 5 times so far and it hasn't delaminated or gotten hot spots. I love how lightweight the panel is. I'm surprised to hear you had such bad luck. Their customer support is taking care of you right?
@@Jasonoid No, I returned it on Amazon since it literally didn't survive 1 day of use. The other panel was delivered a day earlier and survived longer. I'm going to deploy it again tomorrow so I'll continue monitoring how it's doing.
I'm considering a 2nd Allpowers, but really hate carrying that around compared to the EENOUR. 40lbs is pretty heavy. It's almost like carrying a residential 400W panel.
@@zigzagluck buying through Amazon keeps the return process simple, thankfully!
great job mate. i appreciate your work. it would be great if you shall make a comparasion video of foldable portable panes of/with 600W of powa. keep up the good work !
I think theres only one 600w panel right now. The AllPowers 600w right?
I think the water on the panel magnifies the sun on the panel, you always tan faster and deeper in the water.
I noticed another tester of solar panels found panels even from the same company had different performance results.
That is possible but usually they aren't very different. You'll see slightly variances in wattage.
Hi I have 2x 400 all powers I brought mine on eBay direct from all powers had great discount from them plus eBay was doing £75 off so got mine for £220 each so was a great deal and I use it on a jackery… 1500 pro..and I can’t complain
Ps I forgot I also had 2years + 3extra years giving me 5 years warranty
Which one would be the best option?
The EENOUR put out great power for the price. The Bluetti was more expensive but put out the most power.