Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel vs Goal Zero Nomad 400
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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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | Goal Zero Nomad 400 | 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 | 24.1 W/kg | 30% |
| Cell efficiency (listed)Higher efficiency packs more watts into the same area. Skipped when the maker doesn't publish it. | 25 % | Not listed | 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 | No | 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) | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 21.9 lb (Anker: 22 lb including the stand) | 36.60 lb (16.6 kg) | info |
| In the box | 2 × 8.2 ft solar cables, XT-60i cable | Not listed | info |
| Folded | 22.3 × 38.7 × 3.2 in | 28.54 × 31.69 × 1.18 in | info |
| Rating | IP68 | IP65 | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years | info |
| SKU | Not listed | 11950 | info |
| Vmp / Imp | Not listed | 20.66 V / 20.45 A | info |
| Output | Not listed | HPP, 14–150 V, 40 A, 400 W; USB-A 12 W | info |
| VoltPick score | 9.6/10 | 5.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel
Better published figure on: Watts per kg, IP68 rated (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
Goal Zero Nomad 400
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 400 W with a 15 ft HPP extension included
- USB-A output for phones
- 2-year warranty
Watch out for
- Heaviest panel here (16.6 kg)
- IP65
Verdict
Same 400 W. Anker is 6.7 kg lighter with IP68 and bifacial cells; Goal Zero's HPP output handles up to 150 V and includes an extension cable.
- Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial Portable Solar Panel: Anker SOLIX: PS400 Bifacial
- Goal Zero Nomad 400: Goal Zero: Nomad 400 specifications