LinkSolar 200W Fabric Folding Solar Panel - Four Sections vs Yard Force 200W Foldable Waterproof Portable Solar Panel
Buy the LinkSolar if you want a lighter panel with more charging options and a smaller packed footprint. Buy the Yard Force if you want a monocrystalline panel rated waterproof and don't mind the extra weight. No current prices were given for either panel, so compare live store prices before deciding.
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LinkSolar 200W Fabric Folding Solar Panel - Four Sections
Choose the LinkSolar 200W Fabric Folding Solar Panel if you want a 4.2kg panel with USB-A QC3.0, USB-C and DC5525 ports plus MC4 cable options.
Pros
- Light at 4.2kg with integrated handles
- Packs to 23.5 x 21.25 x 2.3in
- USB-A QC3.0, USB-C and DC5525 ports plus MC4 cable options
- Rear supports adjust from 30 to 60 degrees
- Edge grommets for tie-down
Cons
- No stated efficiency figure
- Not rated waterproof
- Fabric layers may wear with heavy outdoor use
What separates them
| LinkSolar 200W Fabric Folding Solar Panel - Four Sections | Yard Force 200W Foldable Waterproof Portable Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cell material | ETFE-laminated layered build (PET, EVA, TPU, Oxford cloth) | Monocrystalline silicon |
| Stated efficiency | Not stated | 23% |
| Weight | 4.2kg (about 9.3 lb) | 71 lb |
| Folded size | 23.5 x 21.25 x 2.3in | 93.7 x 21.3 x 1.4in |
| Water resistance | Not rated waterproof | Rated waterproof |
| Charging ports | USB-A QC3.0, USB-C, DC5525, MC4 options | USB |
| Working voltage | Not stated | 19.8V |
Price history
- LinkSolar 200W Fabric Folding Solar Panel - Four Sections: lowest $227.52 on Nov 1 at LinkSolar.
- Yard Force 200W Foldable Waterproof Portable Solar Panel: lowest $169.99 on Nov 1 at Yard Force USA.
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LinkSolar 200W Fabric Folding Solar Panel - Four Sections
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Specs compared
| Spec | LinkSolar 200W Fabric Folding Solar Panel - Four Sections | Yard Force 200W Foldable Waterproof Portable Solar Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.2kg | 71 LBR |
| Rated panel power | 200W | — |
| Folding sections | 4 | — |
| Construction | Sewn fabric folding assembly | — |
| Surface material | ETFE | — |
| Additional materials | PET, EVA, TPU and Oxford cloth | — |
| Folded size | 23.5 x 21.25 x 2.3in | — |
| Unfolded size | 85.2 x 23.5 x 1.1in | — |
| Rear support adjustment | 30-60 degrees | — |
| Charging ports | USB-A QC3.0, USB-C and DC5525 |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for backpacking or car camping?
- The LinkSolar. At 4.2kg it is far lighter than the 71 lb Yard Force and packs much smaller.
- Which handles rain better?
- The Yard Force, which is rated waterproof. The LinkSolar is not rated waterproof, so keep it dry.
- Which is more efficient?
- The Yard Force lists 23% efficiency. LinkSolar does not state an efficiency figure, so no direct comparison is possible.
- Which has more charging options?
- The LinkSolar. It has USB-A QC3.0, USB-C, DC5525 and MC4 cable options; the Yard Force lists only USB.
- Is the Yard Force worth the extra weight?
- Only if you need a waterproof monocrystalline panel and leave it in one place. For portability the LinkSolar wins.