EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel vs EcoFlow NextGen 160W 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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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated powerRated (STC) watts. Real output in sun is usually 60–85% of this. | 220 W | 160 W | 30% |
| Watts per kgOur calculation from the maker's rated watts and weight. Higher means more power for what you carry. | 31.4 W/kg | 28.6 W/kg | 30% |
| Cell efficiency (listed)Higher efficiency packs more watts into the same area. Skipped when the maker doesn't publish it. | 25 % | 25 % | 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 | 220 W (±5 W) front / 175 W rear | 160 W (±5 W) | info |
| Cells | N-type TOPCon monocrystalline | N-type TOPCon monocrystalline | info |
| Efficiency | 25.00% | 25.00% | info |
| Voc / Isc | 21.5 V / 12.4 A | 21.3 V / 9.1 A | info |
| Weight | Approx. 15.4 lb (7.0 kg) | Approx. 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) | info |
| Folded | 24.2 × 23.2 × 1.3 in | 23.6 × 22.5 × 1.3 in | info |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 | info |
| Warranty (US) | 12 months | 12 months | info |
| VoltPick score | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel
Better published figure on: Rated power, Watts per kg, Bifacial (listed).
What we like
- 25% N-type TOPCon cells
- Bifacial, with a 175 W rear rating
- IP68
Watch out for
- 12-month US warranty is short
EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 25% efficient cells
- IP68
- 5.6 kg
Watch out for
- Single-sided
- 12-month US warranty
Verdict
The 220 W adds 60 W and bifacial cells for 1.4 kg more.
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel: EcoFlow: NextGen 220W bifacial specs
- EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel: EcoFlow: NextGen 160W specs