DOKIO 200W Portable Solar Suitcase Panel Kit vs Renogy 400W 12V Monocrystalline RV Solar Kit

Buy the DOKIO if you want one folding panel you can carry to a campsite, set in the sun and plug into a 12V battery or portable power station with no drilling. Buy the Renogy if you are building a permanent roof system on an RV, van or boat and want four panels, brackets, cabling and a flush-mount controller in one kit. The DOKIO is lighter and simpler; the Renogy delivers twice the wattage and a more complete install, and its 30A controller handles 12V or 24V banks. Owners of the DOKIO report easy plug-in charging and fast replacement of shipping damage; Renogy's kit is the better long-term roof setup, but it is far heavier and needs mounting work.

• Choose the DOKIO 200W Portable Solar Suitcase Panel Kit if you want grab-and-go charging for a 12V battery or power station and will not mount panels permanently.
• Choose the Renogy 400W RV Kit if you are outfitting a roof or deck with a fixed array and want panels, brackets, cables and a controller in one box.