Jackery SolarSaga 40 Air vs Goal Zero Nomad 100
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: An ultralight 40 W panel for small stations and phones
Check price at AmazonBest for: A light 100 W panel with built-in Yeti cables
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Jackery SolarSaga 40 Air | Goal Zero Nomad 100 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated powerRated (STC) watts. Real output in sun is usually 60–85% of this. | 40 W | 100 W | 30% |
| Watts per kgOur calculation from the maker's rated watts and weight. Higher means more power for what you carry. | 44.4 W/kg | 21.7 W/kg | 30% |
| Cell efficiency (listed)Higher efficiency packs more watts into the same area. Skipped when the maker doesn't publish it. | Not listed | 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 | 40 W ±5% (44 W bifacial BNPI) | 100 W | info |
| Voc | 25 V | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 1.98 lb ± 0.44 lb (0.9 kg) | 10.2 lb (4.6 kg) | info |
| Folded | 232 × 339 × 20 mm | 20.5 × 15.5 × 2 in | info |
| Rating | IP68 | Not listed | info |
| Outputs | USB-A and USB-C (5 V) | Not listed | info |
| Warranty | 1 + 2 years | 2 years | info |
| SKU | Not listed | 13007 | info |
| Voc / Isc | Not listed | 21.5 V / 5.9 A | info |
| Connector | Not listed | 8 mm (Yeti) | info |
| Cable | Not listed | 6 ft | info |
| VoltPick score | 6.2/10 | 1.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Jackery SolarSaga 40 Air
Better published figure on: Watts per kg, IP68 rated (listed), Bifacial (listed).
What we like
- Under 1 kg
- Best watts per kg here
- IP68
Watch out for
- Only 40 W: a full day refills a small station at best
Goal Zero Nomad 100
Better published figure on: Rated power.
What we like
- Compact fold for 100 W
- Attached 6 ft cable
Watch out for
- 8 mm connector suits Goal Zero best
- Goal Zero doesn't list an IP rating or efficiency for it
Verdict
Nomad 100 gives 2.5× the watts; SolarSaga 40 Air weighs a fifth as much.
- Jackery SolarSaga 40 Air: Jackery: SolarSaga 40 Air specs
- Goal Zero Nomad 100: Goal Zero: Nomad 100 specifications