200w Solar Panel Showdown! 10 Panels HEAD TO HEAD! Bluetti - EcoFlow - AllPowers

200w Solar Panel Showdown! 10 Panels HEAD TO HEAD! Bluetti - EcoFlow - AllPowers - Elecaenta + More!

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In this video, Jeff and I test 10 different 200w solar panels (plus two 120w in parallel) to see how they perform against each other. Below you will see a full list of the testing results, discount codes and product links.
Be aware that prices CHANGE CONSTANTLY:
-----ALLPOWERS SP035 200w Panel: bit.ly/46A3G1V
$145 Off Discount Code: MSZAXJCFP0AR
Also on Amazon HERE: amzn.to/3XnM2KB
Price when filmed: $399, With Discount: $254
Max Power When Tested: 153 watts / 78 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 200w, 20v @ 10 amps, VOC: 23.5v
Weight: 12.4 lbs / 5.62kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 10.02
Price Per Watt: $1.66 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 12.3 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 15.26 watts
-----Bluetti PV200 200w Panel: amzn.to/42Z2Okm
Price when filmed: $499, With Discount: $449
Max Power When Tested: 169 watts / 87 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 200w, 20.5v @ 9.7 amps, VOC: 26.1v
Weight: 16.4 lbs / 7.43kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 12.36
Price Per Watt: $2.66 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 10.3 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 13.67 watts
-----CTECHi 200w Panel: amzn.to/3PRcs5J
Price when filmed: $299, With Discount $219 (updated after filming)
Additional 3% Off Using: C6JO27NL
Max Power When Tested: 144 watts / 75 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 200w, 19.8v @ 10.1 amps, VOC: 23.7v
Weight: 15.8 lbs / 7.16kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 10.96
Price Per Watt: $2.22 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 9.1 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 13.13 watts
-----EcoFlow 220w Bifacial Panel: amzn.to/43RSMmv
Price when filmed: $649, With Discount: $549
Max Power When Tested: 190 watts / 99 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 220w, 18.4v @ 12 amps, VOC: 21.8v
Weight: 24.1 lbs / 10.93kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 11.47
Price Per Watt: $2.89 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 7.8 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 16.56 watts
-----Elecaenta 200w Panel: amzn.to/44fVQIG
10% Off Discount Code: JASON200W
Price when filmed: $399, With Discount: $289
Max Power When Tested: 154 watts / 80 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 200w, 20v @ 10 amps, VOC: 23.73v
Weight: 11.4 lbs / 5.17kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 11.25
Price Per Watt: $1.87 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 13.5 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 13.68 watts
-----Oukitel 200w Panel: amzn.to/44bDtVQ
$100 Off Discount Code: JJOE4Q6C
Price when filmed: $499, With Discount: $399
Max Power When Tested: 165 watts / 86 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 200w, 21v @ 9.5 amps, VOC: 25.2v
Weight: 17.4 lbs / 7.89kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 11.38
Price Per Watt: $2.41 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 9.4 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 14.49 watts
-----UGREEN 200w Panel: amzn.to/3pVw51S
Price when filmed: $499, With Discount: $255
Max Power When Tested: 146 watts / 74 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 200w, 19v @ 10.5 amps, VOC: 24v
Weight: 18.8 lbs / 8.52kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 11.38
Price Per Watt: $1.75 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 7.7 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 12.82 watts
-----VCUTech 200w Panel: amzn.to/3XkhucA
Price when filmed: $249
Max Power When Tested: 159 watts / 0 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 200w, 19.8v @ 10.1 amps, VOC: 23.76v
Weight: 14.3 lbs / 6.48kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 10.09
Price Per Watt: $1.57 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 11.1 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 15.75 watts
-----VigorPool 200w Panel: amzn.to/46uSN1w
Price when filmed: $599
Max Power When Tested: 158 watts / 75 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 200w, 22v @ 9.3 amps, VOC: 26.2v
Weight: 14.4 lbs / 6.63kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 10.83
Price Per Watt: $3.79 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 10.9 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 14.58 watts
-----XSTAR SP150 150w Panel: amzn.to/3Jo2e8L
Price when filmed: $399, With Discount: $349
Max Power When Tested: 156 watts / 76 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 150w, 19.8v @ 7.58 amps, VOC: 23.8v
Weight: 17.6 lbs / 7.98kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 11.38
Price Per Watt: $2.23 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 8.8 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 13.70 watts
-----TWO Baldr 120w in Parallel: amzn.to/3NFzoSS
Price when filmed: $358, With Discount: $320
Max Power When Tested: 175 watts / 89 watts partial shading
Rated Power: 240w, 18v @ 6.65 amps, VOC: 24v (X2)
Weight: 19.2 lbs / 8.7kgs
Solar Cell Square Feet: 13.36
Price Per Watt: $1.83 per watt
Watt Per Pound: 9.1 watts
Watt Per Sq Ft: 13.26 watts
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Video Timestamps:
Solar Panel Overview: (0:00)
Testing the TEN 200w Folding Panels: (1:28)
What about TWO 120w Panels in Parallel?!: (11:46)
Breaking Down the Results: (13:34)
Our Testing Equipment: (17:37)
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@mosler302 8 ай бұрын

I own Bluetti PV200 panels & there's some very important info you need before purchasing. 1) PV200s aren't rated to endure rain. Yes, that's true. Kinda spoils their usefulness. 2) Dust clings to the face of these panels & it has to be scrubbed off. Remember #1 & don't use a hose to spray off the panels. 3) Bird droppings will eat right through the clear plastic skin on the surface of the panels & expose the cells to water intrusion. 4) Bluetti's forum says these panels are not designed to be left out in the elements for long periods, & if you need panels to leave outside, buy standard rigid panels not these. They don't warn you of any of these drawbacks until after you buy them.

@george230 Ай бұрын

That's why I coat my panels with ceramic. Hydrophobic to elements dust and bird droppings. 100 percent protected against dust. Prob solved.

@ritchiehornak3917 Ай бұрын

@george230 how long have yours endured with the coating and what brand did you buy?

@CraigG21 10 ай бұрын

Great info - thanks!! Although I am heavily invested in the EcoFlow ecosystem, I must caution people considering the EcoFlow 220W Bifacial (rigid) panel you tested. In my opinion it is VERY fragile and not appropriate for mobile use (camping, Overlanding, etc) - mine cracked when folding it up and placing it back in the storage bag!

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! Valuable information!

@FirebrandChris 10 ай бұрын

I was wondering about that. I think I would only buy bifacial panels if they are rigid.

@maggieschmid806 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your hard work. I had an EcoFlow 220 Bifacial folding. Screen cracked within the month and it was very heavy & awkward to move around. Eco was very helpful and accepted the return.

@manysaints 9 ай бұрын

This panel can put out close to 100 watts kzfaq.infoUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.

@candidcapture 10 ай бұрын

Holy Sh!#!! That musta been tedious awful kinda work to set up to test and to film. 🤪 Thank you for all your work and producing this. 🙏

@jeffl6089 10 ай бұрын

Just so you know why no reply and response from Jason. He must have put this on a scheduled release as he's up in the mountains camping with his family and having fun with his equipment!!!! I'm sure he will get back to replying to the comments Sunday night or Monday.

@PeaceChanel Ай бұрын

Thank You everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth... . Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste

@SandiRose2008 10 ай бұрын

So much beneficial information! And all in one video! Thank you for all the work you guys put into this. Appreciate you both, Jason and Jeff!!

@davefroman4700 10 ай бұрын

Lol. Salesmen. You can find 5-6 year old 200-250 watt panels today for less than $75 that are still full output. Less if you are buying by the pallet. And even new retail price by the pallet today is less than 55 cents a watt per panel.

@jefflunt9615 10 ай бұрын

All the info one needs right here on your channel. Bravo to you and Jeff.

@markmonroe7330 10 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation. Thank you. Really stepping up your review game recently.

@johnsutter8137 10 ай бұрын

Have a great camping trip with family. Looking forward to more videos and, as always, more Jeff. Thanks Jason.

@JimboP-Outside 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic comparison, thanks for this. I have the EcoFlow which I got as part of a sales bundle.

@KatyInNH 10 ай бұрын

Such an epic video! I really appreciate all the work and technical expertise that both you Jason and Jeff put into this video! Kudos! I love all the graphs!!!!

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Katy!

@jstone4351 10 ай бұрын

Informative with no wasted time. Great job.

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Gotta get to the good stuff fast and not waste time, one of my main goals with my videos!

@PeaceChanel Ай бұрын

Thank You everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

@lisahurst1940 10 ай бұрын

Yay!!!! Thank you so much for doing this Jason and Jeff! Just getting started on solar and purchased a off brand CROS 200 watt foldable panel for 149.00 and thought I would give it a try. Thanks for being patient with my loads of questions for you. I appreciate you time and effort in doing your testing and sharing specific results. With Amazon Prime day just passed, it would be interesting to hear people’s comments on what they bought in a 200 watt and their likes and dislikes. Thanks Jason and Jeff!

@jamescabaniss5857 10 ай бұрын

I have tested a lot of 200 watt folding solar panels solar panels and so far the Lipower and Jackerys worked the best for me. The EBL and Bluetti were pretty descent too. I need to start adding the wattage per sq. in. for better info. The Allpowers was a very nice panel in all aspects too, especially on price (beware Allpowers makes two types of solar panels, the one in this video being the better one).

@dirkschneider5879 9 ай бұрын

Great efforts very good and informative video. Not the normal payed commercial video from most of other channels. Well done please continue like this 🙏

@jimdaly5077 10 ай бұрын

Hi so much good information, all I can say is thank you to both of you for the time and work you put into making this video. 👍🐝🌞

@paulfercho5740 9 ай бұрын

In the market for some solar panels for camping, this really helped and had a ton of information, thank you.

@luisgonzalezjr.7465 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding video in terms of effort, comparison, and valuable information. Great team effort.

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@jw3843 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Like the frame for the panel. Keeps the testing even. I know the bowing of these panels and the legs placement can make them pretty uneven.

@JFK666666 7 ай бұрын

Great info! Very fair test to them all. Was a couple of surprises there, specially $ per Watt

@af1023 10 ай бұрын

Excellent and timely information. I own 2x Ecoflow 220 bifacial panels and never disappoint. Awesome performance. Their 160w panels are great. Based on your testing, I bought several Elcaenta 120w panels for light camping and love the performance

@josephlagas2719 10 ай бұрын

Was looking for a video doing this! Thanks

@maryrenaud6732 6 ай бұрын

Excellent review and comparison…clear and process equitable and with terrific technical analysis. Far beyond what many of us can do as we do not have the equipment or knowledge. I have 3 of the Bluetti PV 200 panels (bundled price with the AC200P) and I am glad to know their performance is very good, even though prices are higher than several other panels tested.

@davidnelson7407 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I loved seeing the HP 11C (or is it a 15C) calculator! That was the very first calculator I purchased. My brother was a summer hire at the HP plant in Corvallis, OR when it was released.

@linksone6287 4 ай бұрын

Cracking video mate. Loved your thorough explanation. Can you please do a video on selecting/ calculating an inverter.? Much appreciated. Cheers

@johngallo7383 9 ай бұрын

Very cool and MUCH appreciated! Thank you for your hard work and Info! 👍👍

@jameskim62 10 ай бұрын

VERY NICE TEST !!!!!!! I WAS PLANNING TO PURCHASE THE PORTABLE SOLAR PANNELS .... THANKS.

@lonestarlaurel 10 ай бұрын

Good job, well done re presentation and content. Very timely info for me. Big gratitude. Subscribed.

@RanchoTexano 10 ай бұрын

Jeff is back!!! Great comparison video as always Jason! Great to see an update on the currently available panels, thank you

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@johnnysweekends 10 ай бұрын

Great test Jason!! Lots of good info. The ECOFLOW panels do perform well but a premium price.

@lonestarlaurel 10 ай бұрын

The ECOFLOW 220 sz are Heavy, capitol H.

@billykulim5202 9 ай бұрын

seems like allpower are the most balance one here

@andrewvickers4487 9 ай бұрын

Excellent, very much appreciated

@chukslis3486 10 ай бұрын

This is very well made critical and down to earth test and detailed analysis. I have been looking forward to something of this nature to be able to make better choice of solar panel. Thank you very much Jason and Jeff.

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@billsmith9249 10 ай бұрын

subscribed and thumbs up just for the amount of effort that went into this video. Thanks!

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@OnusBones 10 ай бұрын

Nice testing. Something that might be nice to add, even though it's likely subjective, is durability (perhaps suggested by the materials used). That may be where a good portion of the money is going, not into raw output. One could argue that a panel that still works perfectly after a year of monthly camping trips is worth a lot more than a panel that has suffered a 30% power drop after only a few weekends in the sun. Trying to add that into the mix, and based on past good results, I'd probably personally go with Elecaenta, and give Ecoflow serious consideration despite the price. On another note, that battery looked huge. My big Prime Days pick-up was a small form-factor 200AH LiFePO4 battery (yes, the Delta 2 Max was tempting).

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

It's hard to keep the video balanced between providing too much information and too little info. Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep that in mind for the next video I do this type of thing.

@jamescabaniss5857 10 ай бұрын

This is a very good point. In my reviews I try to add the durability in, but until you use the panel for a while, it is just too subjective to be accurate. But I always keep my reviews up to date if anything happens in the future (but many of the panels never get used again so this is not the best method).

@Stealther 6 ай бұрын

This was one of the most comprehensive tests I've seen, thank you! I did have a question about construction and durability. With these portable units I really don't want to have one that is fragile or low quality. Additionally, the ease of angle adjustment with the built in panel supports. I realize these are more subjective but it would be valuable to know. Thanks!

@teuton6167 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this comparison. Very helpful.

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@weekenddelight2489 10 ай бұрын

Graat video, thank you for taking the time, it has helped me to de cide on which solar panel to buy i lkie the XTAR

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@tundatime 10 ай бұрын

been waiting for this video all week

@joelciulla3213 3 ай бұрын

appricate you r time you guys always answer my questions

@jasonsamia Ай бұрын

AWESOME COMPARISON! THANKS SO MUCH!

@Jasonoid Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kevinholland4156 10 ай бұрын

Good information Jason and Jeff( Geoff ). I bought a 120 watt Elecaenta panel. From everyones review including yours, it looks good.

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

The Elecaenta 120w is a great panel with a great price!

@debbiedogs1 9 ай бұрын

I have a Bluetti and two Allpowers POLYcrystalline, excellent price (often $200-250 with the frequent deals), and I have seen 190 watts in on all of them on good days here in Florida. Bluetti may last longer, but I needed several 200W panels for my units and the lower price for Allpowers polycrystalline really helped!! Watch for their flash sales and lighning deals, I just kept watching and got what I needed.

@debbiedogs1 9 ай бұрын

Also, I often have both brands out at the same time, and both put in almost exactly the same power, which I was happy to see.

@RamblinBobReviews 10 ай бұрын

Great video and very fair test :) P.S. Videos like this give everybody a real time honest test of all the panels. And that is crucial information to the consumer !!!!! P.P.S. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO JASONOID, YOU HELP US ALL LEARN TOGETHER AS A TEAM :) THUMBS UP PEOPLE !!!!! side note: Companies that wired their panels in "reversed polarity" is the most frustrating learning curve for most new users :(

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Bob!

@andrewvillavicencio8496 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you. Just got the Elecaenta 200w on sale. I am just getting into solar, Great video, subscribed. Now for a, generator / powerbank. Liking the Ecoflow Delta 2 MAX

@Jasonoid 9 ай бұрын

Make sure you check out my power ststion grading sheet to give you some direction on great choices!

@shelley131 10 ай бұрын

As always great video. I bought the 220 bifacial ecoflow panels during prime time. I bought two of them and I tried to use your code but was not allowed. Anywho I can't wait to receive them and connect both of them in parallel. You have been and continue to be a great mentor. Thank you!

@princeben7544 8 ай бұрын

How much were the durring prime days?

@neilmac4730 6 күн бұрын

Reverse polish logic calculator ❤ Oldschool, nice!

@user--PM 10 ай бұрын

very nice comparisons, i am sure that they all will have good applications.

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

They all have their own benefits! 😁

@hoopoo3721 10 ай бұрын

Love the info and video

@MRegoloveJar 9 ай бұрын

Great info, thank you! for the cost vs wattage comparison graph should off used the secondary axis for the cost, that way it would look better graphically

@Errr717 9 ай бұрын

You guys did all the work for us. Excellent comparison test. Jerry must be an engineer ... I see an HP calculator that I used in college and professionally later in my career. I also have an HP-45 that replaced the slide rule I used in my freshman year. That really goes way back. Anyway, you guys really did a pretty job. The cost analysis was pretty helpful too.

@Jasonoid 9 ай бұрын

Jeff is an electrical engineer, glad you recognized the calculator haha

@occamraiser 9 ай бұрын

Exactly the type of analysis we all need to make informed buying decisions. Thanks Very Much for your work.

@Jasonoid 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ashleykbarks 7 ай бұрын

I really think, depsite my reservations, the ecoflow panels are the best long term panel. Its durable, water proof, minimalistic, less parts to worry about, etc. While these other panels are doing well in shade, the EF still does better overall in cloudy weather, and that's another condition that needs its own testing. Eventually, partial shading tests will be a comparison of % drop, not whether the panels are dead panels. If panels start getting bifacial technology as a standard, then ecoflow might have some competition. But I think we're a few years from that.

@billcsho 10 ай бұрын

Very informative but the cost data is just for reference as it fluctuates a lot. I am very happy that the Ecoflow bifacial is a good performer and it only costed me $240 in a bundle. Thank you very much for the great test and video.

@Zbee167 6 ай бұрын

You've earned a new subby here with this video. YOU ROCK! Now, I'm off to see how you made that solar panel stand. Thanks for sharing.

@Jasonoid 6 ай бұрын

I don't have a video on the wooden solar stand. I just put a couple 2x3X8's in parallel and then I connected them with a couple horizontal supports. It worked well for the testing.

@Zbee167 6 ай бұрын

@@Jasonoid Ok. I'll give it a shot! Thank you. I just got (2) 200 watt CIGS panels, and I think a stand like this would work great for them. :-)

@VanninBlack 10 ай бұрын

love the comparisons

@BenEehayeh 9 ай бұрын

This is really amazing. When you have a small budget and want high production, and your willing to deal with heaviness of the panels, Baldr is a great option. When your budget isn't restricted, you can choose maximum production in all conditions. You have made it possible for those of us following this series to make good choices for our needs. In addition, I would like to see what the payback schedule is for each of the panels. What do I mean? How much is purchasing electricity from the grid per kWh? What is the equivalent value for each panel, saved, and how long will it take to break even? 1.Payback Schedule only the panels 2. Payback Schedule including panel and your simple set up, charge controller and Lifepo battery Some people may need to buy a complete system, while other people already invested and are looking to just upgrade their panels. P.S. BougeRV Yuma 200 watt panels weigh 6lbs.

@ronbridegroom8428 10 ай бұрын

Nice test, thank you. I would have liked if you added one of your glass panels to see the size and power output comparison

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Ill have to think of doing that next time, thanks! Glass panels are heavier but take up a similar total area. A 100w panel gets around 85 to 95 watts in perfect conditions.

@coina-dig-tion6322 10 ай бұрын

no anker test? good job still. and I love the HP calculator. I have one of those too!

@normancontado3229 4 ай бұрын

Love this video!!! Thank you.

@Jasonoid 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jodierb5892 10 ай бұрын

This information is very helpful. Thank You

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@danny_cunningham 6 ай бұрын

Great breakdown

@Terry-zs4ir 9 ай бұрын

Pannel durability is very important. Its worth the extra weight and cost if the pannel lasts longer, Especially when opening and closing. Enviromental rating, Warranty and customer support very important, While I enjoyed this video and am thankful, we dont have a good picture yet.

@sevans66 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Just subscribed...can't wait to see your other videos and future videos. Will you also do regular solar panels? Maybe you have already

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

I've tested a bunch of glass panel on the channel. You can check back through my videos. I use BougeRV 9BB 180w panels for a portable array and I have 1000w array on my shed roof using higher quality residential panels. They usually perform pretty close to advertised wattage. The higher the temp of the panel, the lower the power output. That's the same for any solar panel.

@michelleevans9869 10 ай бұрын

Too much information for us layman but loving the learning curve 😂 awesome review. Might be purchasing the allpowers it will be our first solar panel purchase

@jjlanotte 10 ай бұрын

really wish you had a BougeRV CIGS panel here.

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

I haven't tested those panels, I've heard good things about them!

@oldfreddyfrenchfry1 9 ай бұрын

Excellent data, thanks! One concern towards accuracy about partial shade - it’s suspect that the only panel that had cardboard covering an entire section top to bottom, was the one with zero wattage in “partial shade”. On my panels, the whole parallel vs series distinction manifests when an entire section is covered (ie, folding over one of the ends). On cheaper panels, this causes the whole output to stop, whereas a better panel still functions. So I think covering an entire section is essential to accurately test the partial shade situation (such as a tree shadow moving from the side and completely covering an end section of panel.), not just a blob of shadow in the middle. Maybe you did that, but as I played back the partial shade portions, the only one with top to bottom section coverage was also the only one that failed that test. Thank you so much for the graphs! Quality data delivery.

@Jasonoid 9 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter how much of the panel covered if they are wired in series. I could have just covered 25% of that one panel and it would have dropped all the way down as well. I see the same thing on my larger solar arrays. Shade one corner of the panel and lose 95% of the power, that's the downside of wiring in series.

@lweleven3423 4 ай бұрын

Very good review thank you helped me a lot . I have the AP here on sale so cost per is a little better , I think it’s good value on sale not at full price . Eco flow and bluetti maybe my other options for me in the UK . I’m in the market for a new power station as well , I may go for the Bohmer unsure if you have them anymore .,. Thanks 👍

@paddledogs 10 ай бұрын

Hah! A classic HP Calculator. That rocks! My current setup was to get a 100w foldable and a 100w panel for < 200$ and I'm getting about 175w with my testing. For me it's more than I need for my power station. Well done review and the test setup is impressive.

@churinvideo 10 ай бұрын

Reverse Polish Notation HP. It's not quite the slide rule my dad grew up with, but I would love to see a kid try to use it.

@upspincreek2210 Ай бұрын

Well done!

@actarus2021 7 ай бұрын

Really great video and with all the data you have you should be easily capable to calculate the ROI. Personally for me that would be the score to look at as starting point . I did a mat and with the actual energy cost as cheaper the panel, as better ROI you get as long as the watt result between the panels are so close between each other.

@darlingcat 8 ай бұрын

So helpful!

@ecovango6675 10 ай бұрын

So glad I bought the Eco Flow On Amazon prime day, it was a fantastic deal especially with putting out 190 W for a 220 W solar panel. Eco Flow Makes one of the only portable foldable glass panels out there. #HighQualityAllTheWay.

@sdfaulk01 6 ай бұрын

Have you tried any of the new CIGS panels? I see Bouge and Renogy are now offering these panels.

@jar407 9 ай бұрын

suggestion when doing the portable ones could you tell which are waterproof and which are not

@ranig2848 10 ай бұрын

Love the HP!!! 🎉

@sandybarbee8401 5 ай бұрын

AS IF !!! I weren't CONFUSSED already !! I'm gonna have to save it and spend many a long afternoon deciphering/digesting it all . AND THEN !!! I'm gonna have to figure out how much (+25%) I actually need ! Is there any "turnkey" system that you'd recommend ? I've no idea how to begin THAT challenge !!!! Don't get me wrong ! This is the most concise/ informative coverage I've seen . Thank You !

@oneofakindkev5259 7 ай бұрын

very helpful video i bought a bluetti power station and didnt want to spend 600 for a 200w solat panel

@stingk5295 7 ай бұрын

Great video!

@sumarianson 10 ай бұрын

Rightfully impressed as I am an Electrical Contractor now retired! I bought the Ecoflow 220W prior to this video but received it a couple of days ago! I have connected it to my new Bluetti AC 180. I live unfortunately in a Condo so although I face South I only get full sunlight (if that) for a few hours in the day! The maximum output from the panel even with mirrors on my balcony is about 30W FROM A 250w BIFACIAL PANEL! I am trying to improve in that at the moment but the sun follows the line of the back wall of the Condo from left to right so, if I can't hang my panel 3 metres from my balcony railing I am not in full sun! So what is my question? What fixed panel of high wattage and smallest size (Thin and tall or fat and short ) with low light works best in low light or partial (ambient light ) conditions! I will trey o find a fixed panel with high output at 10A MAX 60voc to fit in direct sunlight where my A/C COMPRESSORS ARE. Area is 2.3 M Heigh x .9 M Wide with high wattage output! Any suggestions welcome!

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

You might have better luck with smaller panels in parallel. Have you seen the Sunpower Flex 50 panels before? They are super, thin, lightweight and compact. If you get some of those smaller panels and wire them in parallel that will help with the partial shading.

@ryankshaw 9 ай бұрын

Great video! just found your channel & subscribed. Also, I don't know if the youtube algo optimizes for content that's near you first but it sure seems like as I've been starting to watch solar related content, there are a ton of guys putting out content here in utah. Looks like I'm your neighbor, just farther up 13th.

@Jasonoid 9 ай бұрын

What other channel have you seen locally? Just curious since I've probably seen some of their videos as well. Solar panels, batteries, and 12v fridges is kinda how my channel really kicked off a few years ago. It's such a fun topic to explore!

@ryankshaw 9 ай бұрын

@@Jasonoid ya, I started digging into some of your older content too now. super good stuff! I'm going to start on an addition to my existing solar system and add a mini-split heat pump but rather than trying to grid-tie the add-on, I'm going to take the chance to do some DIY and add some battery backup. so your content is right up my ally some of the other local ones I've found are @watts247 (I think I'm going to order some stuff from his store tomorrow), @LRN2DIY @LDSreliance @ElectricTechAdventures and @JerryRigEverything It's funny, because when I watch any of those I'm pretty much like: "yep, that's me". Utah semi-nerdy dad that likes DIY projects and tech

@mdunbar04 10 ай бұрын

Wow. Ding Ding Ding Battle Royale. Digin the Allpowers

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

The Allpowers offers a great price and performance!

@emmanuelvouillon3043 5 ай бұрын

Whaoou !! quelle qualité de travail Merci

@jaymedina3142 10 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks

@burtmccormick4727 10 ай бұрын

For RVs, where storage space is at a premium, it would be nice to know the folded dimensions in addition to the weight. Thanks for the detailed comparison!

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Great suggestion!

@knorrissirronk8665 10 ай бұрын

Looks like the Oukitel panel might be the best match for Bluetti AC180 solar generators since AC180s have a 10amp solar input cap. A couple of the other panels out there that pull in more watts might be hampered by the AC180's MPPT controller since they exceeded 10amps to get their higher watt outputs, and costs $50 less than the Bluetti 200watt panels but only tested 4 amps lower which might just be instance variance. (This includes considering panels in other reviews than this one as well.) But the Bluetti 200watt seems like it gets you the most if cost is not a major factor, but at more than 10% savings per panel over the Bluetti, the Oukitel 200watt sounds pretty decent to me.

@knorrissirronk8665 10 ай бұрын

If you're willing to go with a refurb, NewEgg has Refurb Bluetti PV350 panels for $428, and the PV350 panels stay under the 10amp limitation of the AC180, netting you ~200-330watts for less than the $449 discounted price of the Bluetti PV200 panels. (Though the NewEgg refurb 200watt Bluetti panel is going for only $299 if you are satisfied with getting ~169watts) 🤓

@johntate5284 10 ай бұрын

Wow, very thorough and comprehensive review! What time of the day did you run your tests? Noon would be about peak Power on Array for your area with 11am and 1pm being about 10% lower than noon. The only one that i have data on is the Bluetti PV200 and compensating for the calculated cell temperature (from 85 degrees F) i calculated that the peak output of the PV200 at noon would be 198 watts (not temperature corrected) and 178 watts when i compensate for the modeled cell temperature of the module. At 11:30AM and 12:30AM, i calculated the temperature corrected output to be about 168 watts so really close to your observed measurements. Thanks again for a great review!!

@jeffl6089 10 ай бұрын

We started around noon. The problem we had was to beat some incoming high clouds that we barely got done in time. Also the angle was starting to change towards the end. But at least in summer the sun was pretty much overhead and did not require much of an angle adjustment.

@cdonuts7335 10 ай бұрын

Awesome review!

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@MarkSDCA 8 ай бұрын

Great evaluation but what about longevity?

@ramfanweber632 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!nice video

@Jasonoid 5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@JimMcPartland 10 ай бұрын

Great job.

@LevelDroneRCX 10 ай бұрын

How have the common power stations been holding up with use and storage. I use three GoLabs 300 constantly. Full charge to zero as I rotate them, after almost two years so far so good.

@unexposed7 10 ай бұрын

Hi guys, great comparison, Thank you 🙏 Is your MPPT responsible for charging the battery? is it acting as a BMS too?

@Jasonoid 9 ай бұрын

It just charges the battery, the LFP battery we used in the video had a built in BMS inside the case.

@sloanNYC 10 ай бұрын

Great data and info! I get wanting the portability of these, but the cost just makes me lug around a 220w bifacial Renogy instead which I got for $240. LOL.

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

For any stationary setup I prefer glass rigid panels since they offer a much better value for the money. Rigid panels will also last much longer. They work well for roof mount setups on a truck or a ground mount but I won't be hauling one of those around my camp, they also take up so much more space. Both types of panels have their purpose and I like to use both.

@sloanNYC 10 ай бұрын

@@Jasonoid Totally, I just figure I'd end up breaking these flexible ones or the wind will! Do you have a sense of how durable they are? Rigid ones have warranties of like 25 years... these often only 1 year. If that.

@AllFouRoux 4 ай бұрын

Cool to see that Mike from Burn Notice is still doing well since the show ended.

@prof.heinous191 5 ай бұрын

Super useful!

@Jasonoid 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear!

@cb8604 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video!

@Jasonoid 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@gregoryfoster8179 4 ай бұрын

This is great. I just bought my first little power station (Bluetti EB3A) and am researching panels to purchase next month. I have run across some refurbished panels in my searches that offer good values, but will they be worth it in the long run. I'm planning on using for extended camping trips but not real heavy needs I imagine. Any advice there?

@Jasonoid 4 ай бұрын

Any of these panels will work well with the EB3A. I usually choose the best price per watt option so I get the best bang for the buck.

@hitsonthehill 8 ай бұрын

I was looking for the best foldable panels today and scrolled through your videos!! This was very good! What do you think about the Renogy 200 (two panel)?

@Jasonoid 8 ай бұрын

I'm sure it's a great option!