Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel vs EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel
Two of the portable solar panels in our best portable folding solar panels for power stations comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: The lightest 400 W panel here
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Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated powerRated (STC) watts. Real output in sun is usually 60–85% of this. | 400 W | 400 W | 30% |
| Watts per kgOur calculation from the maker's rated watts and weight. Higher means more power for what you carry. | 40.3 W/kg | Not listed | 30% |
| Cell efficiency (listed)Higher efficiency packs more watts into the same area. Skipped when the maker doesn't publish it. | 25 % | 23 % | 20% |
| IP68 rated (listed)IP68 means dust-tight and protected against immersion as defined by the maker. We mark Yes only when the maker lists IP68. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Bifacial (listed)Bifacial panels also collect light reflected onto the back, which helps on sand, snow or concrete. | Yes | No | 10% |
| Rated power | 400 W | 400 W | info |
| PV output | 48 V, 8.33 A | Not listed | info |
| Efficiency | 25%+ (N-type cells, Anker) | Up to 23% | info |
| Weight | 21.9 lb (Anker: 22 lb including the stand) | Not listed on the EcoFlow page we read | info |
| In the box | 2 × 8.2 ft solar cables, XT-60i cable | Not listed | info |
| Folded | 22.3 × 38.7 × 3.2 in | Not listed | info |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | Not listed | info |
| Stand | Not listed | Self-supporting, adjustable angle | info |
| Cable | Not listed | Solar-to-XT60 cable included | info |
| VoltPick score | 9.6/10 | 6.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel
Better published figure on: Cell efficiency (listed), Bifacial (listed).
What we like
- 400 W at about 9.9 kg
- Bifacial with IP68
- 5-year warranty
Watch out for
- 48 V PV output: check your station's solar input voltage range
EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 400 W in one panel
- IP68
- XT60 cable included
Watch out for
- EcoFlow's page didn't list weight
- Lower efficiency than the NextGen panels
Verdict
Anker lists higher efficiency (25%+ vs 23%), bifacial cells, a 5-year warranty and 21.9 lb weight; EcoFlow's page doesn't list weight.
- Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel: Anker SOLIX: PS400 Bifacial
- EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel: EcoFlow: 400W portable solar panel