Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel

3rd of 8 we've scored in Portable Solar Panels

3rd of 8 in Portable Panels

Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel

Name: Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel
Brand: Renogy
SKU: RPP200EF-SE-G2

SVT Score, Upper

5.1

Usability2.8/10Social7.5/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

2.8

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A 200 W N-type folding panel at 13.89 lb that OutdoorGearLab measured at 177 W over an hour, with USB-C and USB-A ports built in.

$220

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SKU: RPP200EF-SE-G2 Category: Portable Solar Panels Brand: Renogy

Usability

2.8 out of 10

Capacity5.0

At 200 W it sits on the typical rung for a portable panel, so it scores 5 on capacity.

Efficiency1.0

Its 200 W over 1.30 m² unfolded works out to 15.4 percent module efficiency, against the 25 percent cell figure Renogy advertises, so it scores 1 on efficiency.

Lifespan1.0

Renogy publishes no power-output warranty for it, so it scores 1 on lifespan.

Features4.0

It earns 3 of 8 feature points, for its IP65 rating, ETFE front and four kickstands, with no station adapter in the box, so it scores 4 on features.

Verification2.0

No certifier directory (Intertek, UL Product iQ, CSA, SGS, TÜV or the CEC lists) lists this model, so it scores 2 on verification.

Warranty & Support3.0

Renogy gives it a 2-year warranty, so it scores 3 on warranty and support.

Warranty and returns

Renogy sets warranty terms by model, for the original buyer only, and takes unused renogy.com orders back within 30 days, lithium batteries within 7.

Operating range

Renogy publishes no temperature coefficient for it, so operating range is not scored.

Price

$219.99 at renogy.com.

Summary

Tested at 177 W, warranted for two years

The RPP200EF-SE-G2 is Renogy's 200 W N-type E.Flex panel, a four-fold portable of 13.89 lb with USB ports built into the panel.

Verdict

It suits a buyer charging a mid-size power station at camp who wants phone ports on the panel, and who accepts a 2-year term with no output guarantee.

Strengths

Measured at 177 W over one hour by OutdoorGearLab88 percent of rating
45 W USB-C PD port plus 18 W and 15 W USB-A ports on the panel
Four kickstands at 4050 or 60 degrees
Folds to 23.72 x 22.99 x 1.97 in with a magnetic closure
Renogy's Amazon listing claims UL 61730

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Drawbacks

15.4 percent module efficiency from 200 W over 2,230 x 584 mm unfolded
No power-output warranty published
2-year warranty
IP65, below the IP67 and IP68 of other panels OutdoorGearLab tested
MC4-to-station adapter not includedRenogy sells a 4-in-1 cable for $29.99
Weighs 13.89 lb on the spec tableOutdoorGearLab weighed 14.8 lb

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Social score

7.5 out of 10

Reddit7.0 out of 10

Liked

145-190 W real-world output, per one owner
Best output per dollar of portables owned, per one owner

Complaints

14-17 lb, too heavy to backpack, per one owner
USB-C measured about 45 W, per one owner
Output drops as the panel heats, per one owner

One r/solar owner running it with a power station reports about 145 W at midday and about 190 W at the best angle, falling off as the panel heats, and rates it the best output per dollar of the portable panels they have owned. The same owner calls it too heavy for a backpack at 14 to 17 lb and measured about 45 W from the USB-C port.

Google8.0 out of 10

Liked

177 W measured over one hour, 88 percent of rating, per OutdoorGearLab
Set up in 35 seconds, per OutdoorGearLab
USB-A and USB-C outlets on the panel, per OutdoorGearLab

Complaints

14.8 lb measured, per OutdoorGearLab
Kickstand legs adjust less easily, per OutdoorGearLab
IP65, the lowest rating in its comparison, per OutdoorGearLab

OutdoorGearLab, which buys the panels it tests and earns a commission through its Amazon links, measured it at 177 W over a one-hour test in California sun, 88 percent of its rating, and ranked it first of 12 portable panels with an Editors' Choice award. The review marks it down for its 14.8 lb measured weight, kickstand legs that adjust less easily than rivals' and an IP65 rating below the IP67 and IP68 of other panels tested.

YouTubeBrand-level6.0 out of 10

Both channels found carry a tie to the panels they review. Freedom in a Can, which passes on a 10 percent Renogy code through Renogy's affiliate link, found no delamination on two 100 W flexible panels after 9 months and 9,000 miles. Johnny's Weekends, which earns Amazon commission on the panels it links, found Renogy's 200 W flexible panel performed well but trailed a CIGS panel under shade (2023, about 128,000 views).

AmazonProduct-line9.0 out of 10

Renogy's 100 W and 200 W N-type portable panels share one Amazon variation family, rated 4.5 from 963 ratings with 78 percent five-star and 6 percent one-star. Amazon's review summary reports power output as mixed and notes that no cables or station adapters come in the box.

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: Walmart's E.Flex-CORE listing (100 and 200 W) holds 1 rating and Home Depot's RPP200EF-SE listing, the first-generation code, shows none.

Trustpilot

Trustpilot rates renogy.com 4.0 from 6,939 reviews on a claimed profile that Renogy pays Trustpilot to subscribe to.
The split is 59 percent five-star against 22 percent one-star.

Track record

The BBB rates Renogy A+ and has accredited it since January 2014, with 122 complaints filed in the last three years.
CPSC recall 16-725 (2016) replaced about 1,500 RNG-100DB bendable panels for fire risk, and NHTSA recall 24E-005 (2024) gave about 1,800 RV-maker battery packs a firmware fix.

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: renogy.com's own review widget, Renogy's YouTube channel, its r/RenogyCommunity subreddit and Facebook groups, or its Impact affiliate and Off-Grid Creator programs.

Summary

Brand-level

4.0 on Trustpilot, an A+ from the BBB, two recalls

Specs

CapacityNot applicable
AC OutputNot applicable
System VoltageNot applicable
Panel Power200-249 W
Charge CurrentNot applicable
Safety ListingNone verifiable
Low-Temp ChargingNot applicable
Warranty2 Years
MonitoringNot applicable
Weight13.9 lb

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Not published by Renogy: cell type.

Company

Renogy is the brand of RNG International, Inc., of Ontario, California, which Dr. Yi Li founded in 2010.

Where it sells

It sells direct from renogy.com and its Amazon and eBay brand stores, and through Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Camping World and Walmart's marketplace.

Description

The Renogy E.Flex 200W is a four-fold portable panel with N-type cells, rated 200 W at STC with a 21.6 V open-circuit voltage and an 11.3 A short-circuit current. It unfolds to 87.80 x 22.99 x 0.12 in (2,230 x 584 mm), folds to 23.72 x 22.99 x 1.97 in and weighs 13.89 lb on Renogy's spec table. Renogy advertises more than 25 percent cell efficiency; the rated 200 W over the unfolded area works out to 15.4 percent for the whole panel. It carries a 45 W USB-C PD port and two USB-A ports rated 18 W and 15 W beside its MC4 leads, and four kickstands set it at 40, 50 or 60 degrees. Renogy rates it IP65 and sells the MC4-to-station adapter cable separately. OutdoorGearLab measured 177 W from it over an hour of California sun, 88 percent of its rating. Renogy gives it a 2-year warranty and publishes no power-output warranty or temperature coefficient for it.