Brand comparison
Rich Solar vs BougeRV
Rich Solar scores 5.1 across 45 products; BougeRV scores 5.0 across 21. They overlap in charge controllers, rigid solar panels, and power inverters and others. That is 58% of what Rich Solar sells and 81% of what BougeRV sells. Rich Solar leads on efficiency, BougeRV on warranty & support.
All 46 Rich Solar products
Rich Solar
45 of 46 products scored · $90 – $1,800
Buy Now- Efficiency — 6.0 against 4.0
All 22 BougeRV products
BougeRV
21 of 22 products scored · $100 – $400
Buy Now- Warranty & Support — 6.0 against 1.0
Across everything we scored, Rich Solar edges ahead by 0.09 — too close to call.
Both brands also sell into LiFePO4 Batteries and Portable Solar Panels. Neither side carries enough scored products there for a median we would publish, so this comparison does not cover them.
Too close to call
has the edge · 5.1 vs 5.0
Rich Solar is ahead by a nose: 0.09 points, less than a score moves between two sizes of the same system. The trade-offs below decide it.
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Efficiency matters most6.0vs4.0
Pick BougeRV when
Warranty & support matters most6.0vs1.0
Scored 15 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability Rich Solar and BougeRV, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
Warranty & SupportRich Solar: 1BougeRV: 6 (higher)
Rich Solar top-scored: BRAVO 60 12/24V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
- 2 years, prorated: full cover in year one, half in year two
- Proration: year two covers 50 percent of replacement cost
BougeRV top-scored: 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V/24V/36V/48V
- 18 months, prorated after year one, one rung down
- Policy: one 18-month term for all BougeRV controllers and inverters; replacements after year one at a pro-rata price
EfficiencyRich Solar: 6 (higher)BougeRV: 4
Rich Solar top-scored: BRAVO 60 12/24V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
- Up to 98 percent conversion efficiency, on the 98.0 to 98.9 percent rung
- Tracking: 99.5 percent or better MPPT tracking, not scored
BougeRV top-scored: 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V/24V/36V/48V
- Page claims over 98 percent conversion, elsewhere up to 99; the lower is scored
- Tracking: over 99 percent claimed on the product page
- LifespanRich Solar: 6 (higher)BougeRV: 4
Same score
CapacityRich Solar: 5BougeRV: 5
Rich Solar top-scored: BRAVO 60 12/24V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
- 60 A maximum charging current, on the 60 to 79 A rung
- Solar: 900 W recommended at 12 V, 1,800 W at 24 V
BougeRV top-scored: 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V/24V/36V/48V
- 40 A rated charging current, on the 40 to 49 A rung
- Solar: 600 W at 12 V, 1,200 W at 24 V, 1,800 W at 36 V, 2,400 W at 48 V
Operating RangeRich Solar: 5BougeRV: 5
Rich Solar top-scored: BRAVO 60 12/24V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
- 100 V maximum PV open-circuit voltage, on the 100 to 149 V rung
- Window: tracks between 15 and 72 V
- Temperature: −13 to 122°F in the manual
BougeRV top-scored: 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V/24V/36V/48V
- Manual caps array open-circuit voltage at 150 V, on the 150 to 199 V rung
- Page wording: lists the maximum PV input as under 150 V
- Temperature: −31 to 113°F, IP34, up to 3,000 m
FeaturesRich Solar: 4BougeRV: 4
Rich Solar top-scored: BRAVO 60 12/24V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
- Built-in Bluetooth and custom lithium settings; sensor optional; no load output
- Presets: eight battery types plus a custom mode
- Missing: no load output, no networking between controllers
- Enclosure: IP43 board, IP22 connection area, indoor use
BougeRV top-scored: 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V/24V/36V/48V
- Bluetooth, app lithium profile, temperature sensor; no load output or networking
- App: ChargePro 2.0 over Bluetooth, 15 ft range
- Lithium: lithium profile and system voltage set by hand in the app
VerificationRich Solar: 2BougeRV: 2
Rich Solar top-scored: BRAVO 60 12/24V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
- No listing or recognition for RS-MPPT60P in any directory
- Claim: page names no safety standard
BougeRV top-scored: 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V/24V/36V/48V
- No directory listing for ISE119; no certification claimed
- Standard: UL 1741 needed for a listing (UL 458 or CSA 107.1 also count)
- Searched: Intertek UL CEC LabTest Certipedia SGS
- Holder: Guangzhou Boju Information Technology Co. Ltd.
- Not run: TÜV SÜD directory blocked
Social score about Rich Solar and BougeRV
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
AmazonRich Solar: 8 (higher)BougeRV: 5
Rich Solar
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- Seller: Rich Solar's Amazon US listings sit in a RICH SOLAR brand store sold and shipped by SUNRICH ENERGY
- Panels: the 100 W 12 V panel family reads 4.7 from 1,326 ratings, 84 percent five-star and 2 percent one-star The 200 W 12 V panel 4.6 from 519 The 200 W 24 V panel 4.3 from 252 (October 2026)
- Controller: the BRAVO 40 MPPT controller reads 3.8 from 4 ratings (October 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 27 of 45 scored products carry this reading.
BougeRV
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- Controllers: on Amazon US the Li 30A PWM controller rates 4.1 from 224 ratings and the 12-48 V 40A MPPT 4.1 from 191 (October 2026)
- MPPT: the 40A MPPT with low-temperature cut-off rates 4.3 from 125 and the 30A MPPT 4.2 from 98 Amazon flags both MPPT listings read as frequently returned (October 2026)
- Panels: the 24 V 200 W N-type bifacial rates 4.3 from 78, the 200 W 10BB bifacial 4.2 from 44 and the Yuma 200 W CIGS 3.9 from 46 (October 2026)
- Seller: each listing read is sold by BougeRV and fulfilled by Amazon
- Rewards: scored one point lower because BougeRV's own Amazon Rewards page gives store points for verified Amazon orders
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 21 scored products carry this reading.
GoogleRich Solar: 5BougeRV: 7 (higher)
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- Panels: DIY Solar Forum owners of Rich Solar 100 W panels reported them working as rated, one saying eight of them each pushed more than 100 W (August to September 2020)
- Defects: an owner of 20 of the 100 W poly panels saw faint snail trails after a summer and found one with a broken diode wire (January 2021)
- Controller: another found Rich Solar's MPPT controller OK but its setup and Bluetooth app in need of work (January 2021)
- Warranty: a DIY Solar Forum owner reported Rich Solar cut its CIGS panel warranty from 5 years to 1 in 2021 (June 2026) An Escape Forum owner waited six weeks on a warranty claim (August 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 38 of 45 scored products carry this reading.
BougeRV
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- Durability: a DIY Solar Forum owner who paid $400 each for three Yuma 200 W CIGS panels found no delamination after a 30-day, 1,100-mile boat trip (December 2025)
- Output: the same owner measured a new Yuma 200 W at 137 W, level with a pair of glass panels in the same sun (August 2024)
- Free unit: another forum owner, given his first Yuma 100 W by BougeRV for review, bought two more and logged about 20 percent more daily output than a monocrystalline panel (September 2023)
- The Gadgeteer: measured a 100 W CIGS 10 to 20 W below a folding panel lying flat The review carries affiliate links and a $40 code (November 2022)
- Shade: a Sprinter-Source owner chose a 200 W CIGS for producing power when nearly 75 percent shaded (June 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 8 of 21 scored products carry this reading.
RedditRich Solar: 4BougeRV: 5 (higher)
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- Scope: few Reddit threads name Rich Solar, and those found are complaints
- Battery: an r/SolarDIY owner's new ALPHA 5 read 6.7 V instead of 48 V, and Rich Solar's technician had not returned his call after two days (August 2023)
- Order: an r/SolarDIY buyer waited from March for an out-of-stock ground mount, then was told its price had risen from $180 to $699 and cancelled The refund took months (May 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 44 of 45 scored products carry this reading.
BougeRV
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- Panels: an r/SolarDIY owner who paid $132 each for several 200 W bifacial panels found visible busbar defects on three of them (July 2025)
- Support: the same owner said BougeRV support sent replacements for the defective panels within a couple of days (July 2025)
- Delivery: an r/solar poster said a charge controller was delivered to another address in his city and called BougeRV a ripoff (April 2026)
- Owners: in an r/GoRVing thread on RV solar, several owners named BougeRV 200 W bifacial or TOPCon panels in their setups (November 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 15 of 21 scored products carry this reading.
YouTubeRich Solar: 6BougeRV: 7 (higher)
Rich Solar
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- Will Prowse: in a test of several panels a Rich Solar 200 W mono gave 157 W, 78.5 percent of rating, and a 100 W poly 88 W He kept the poly first on his list for a small panel (May 2021, about 366,000 views)
- Disclosure: Will Prowse states every video includes paid promotion or free product and some links are affiliate links
Brand rollup across scored products. 44 of 45 scored products carry this reading.
BougeRV
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- Jeremiah Mcintosh: found the Yuma 200 W CIGS did not disappoint in low light or aimed at the sun against his 200 W foldables (April 2023, about 136,000 views)
- Disclosure: he offers 15 percent off bougerv.com with the code McIntosh and links Amazon affiliate pages
- The Off-Grid Mountain Homestead: tested a CIGS panel in full sun and cloud and called it very nice and ultra lightweight (September 2024, about 1,100 views)
- Disclosure: he received the panel free and links it through Amazon Associates
- StoneBroke Adventure: said the 24 V 200 W N-type bifacial outperformed its rating in real-world use (October 2025), in a video marked as including paid promotion
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 21 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- Owner reviewsRich Solar: not scoredBougeRV: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in Intertek's directory of listed products.
Warranty terms
Rich Solar
45 of 45
BougeRV
21 of 21
What only Rich Solar sells — and only BougeRV
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Best Rich Solar vs best BougeRV, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Charge Controllers
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11th of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- Phone monitoring built in
- High rated conversion efficiency
- Custom charge settings for lithium
- Auto-detects system voltage
Drawbacks
- Short warrantyprorated in year two
- No load output
- Temperature sensor costs extra
- Low PV voltage ceiling
15th of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- Works with 12 V to 48 V banks
- Room for long panel strings
- Phone monitoring built in
- Temperature sensor in the box
Drawbacks
- No load output published
- Short warrantyprorated after year one
- Weight figures disagree across BougeRV's documents
- Lithium settings only through the app
11th of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- Bluetooth app monitoring built in
- Fits flush in an RV wall panel
- High conversion efficiency
- Custom charge settings for lithium
Drawbacks
- No load output terminals
- Low string voltage limit
- Temperature sensor and remote display cost extra
- Short, prorated warranty
21st of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- Phone monitoring built in
- Lithium cold-charge cut-off
- Load output for lights and small loads
- Temperature sensor in the box
Drawbacks
- Low PV voltage ceiling for long strings
- Efficiency figures disagree across BougeRV's documents
- Short warrantyprorated after year one
- No networking between controllers
16th of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- Phone monitoring built in
- High rated conversion efficiency
- Custom charge settings for lithium
- Auto-detects system voltage
Drawbacks
- Short warrantyprorated in year two
- No load output
- Temperature sensor costs extra
- Low PV voltage ceiling
24th of 27 in Controllers
Strengths
- Phone monitoring built in
- Lithium cold-charge cut-off
- Load output for lights and small loads
- Temperature sensor in the box
Drawbacks
- Low PV voltage ceiling for long strings
- Efficiency figures disagree across BougeRV's documents
- Short warrantyprorated after year one
- No networking between controllers
Rigid Solar Panels
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4th of 24 in Rigid Panels
Strengths
- High output from one 12 V panel
- Good module efficiency for a rigid panel
- Split-cell layout in two halves
- Submersion-rated junction box
Drawbacks
- Warranty terms differ across Rich Solar's own pages
- Connectors not rated as high as the junction box
- No station adapters
- Large frame for small van roofs
6th of 24 in Rigid Panels
Strengths
- Higher voltage cuts cable losses
- Bifacial back adds output over light surfaces
- Long workmanship warranty
- Long stated output warranty
Drawbacks
- Module efficiency well under the advertised cell figure
- No IP rating or diode count published
- Dead-on-arrival and busbar reports from owners
- Output end point only on the policy page
8th of 24 in Rigid Panels
Strengths
- Long power-output guarantee
- Sealed junction box and connectors
- Simple 12 V match for one panel
- All-black version at the same price
Drawbacks
- Module efficiency computes below the printed figure
- Warranty terms differ across Rich Solar's own pages
- No split-cell layout or station adapters
- Store page and datasheet disagree on system voltage
8th of 24 in Rigid Panels
Strengths
- Bifacial back adds output over light surfaces
- Long product warranty
- Long stated output warranty
- Low pack prices per panel
Drawbacks
- Module efficiency well under the advertised cell figure
- No IP rating or diode count published
- Busbar defects reported at delivery
- Output end point only on the policy page
14th of 24 in Rigid Panels
Strengths
- More watts per panel than the line's 100 W models
- Long output guarantee
- Sealed junction box and connectors
- Well rated by Amazon buyers
Drawbacks
- Module efficiency only on the middle rung
- Workmanship term differs across Rich Solar's pages
- Longer workmanship term is prorated
- Bypass diode count not published
10th of 24 in Rigid Panels
Strengths
- Keeps producing under partial shade
- Sealed against dust and water
- Long workmanship warranty
- Long stated output warranty
Drawbacks
- Module efficiency well under the advertised cell figure
- Single-sidedno rear gain
- Output end point only on the policy page
- No station adapters
Power Inverters
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1st of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Automatic switching to shore power
- Strong peak efficiency rating
- Search mode trims standby use
- Selectable output voltage and frequency
Drawbacks
- Does not charge the battery
- Idle draw while inverting not published
- Remote panel sold separately
- GFCI receptacle is an optional kit
11th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Bluetooth app plus a wired remote display
- Hardwire AC port and built-in GFCI
- Low idle draw for its size
- Battery cablesground cable and fuses in the box
Drawbacks
- Efficiency published only as a floor
- No search or eco mode
- No transfer switch or parallel operation
- Short warrantyreplacement prorated after year one
4th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Automatic switching to shore power
- Strong peak efficiency rating
- Search mode trims standby use
- Selectable output voltage and frequency
Drawbacks
- Does not charge the battery
- Idle draw while inverting not published
- Remote panel sold separately
- GFCI receptacle is an optional kit
18th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Bluetooth app plus a wired remote display
- Hardwire AC terminals and built-in GFCI
- Low idle draw for its size
- Three AC outlets including a high-current one
Drawbacks
- No battery cables in the box
- Efficiency published only as a floor
- No search or eco mode
- No transfer switch or parallel operation
12th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Clean pure sine output
- Low idle draw for its rating
- Hardwire terminals for a fixed install
- Built-in fuse and a full protection set
Drawbacks
- Modest rated efficiency
- Remote switch may cost extra
- No GFCItransfer switch or parallel
- Short prorated warranty
26th of 28 in Inverters
Strengths
- Bluetooth app plus a wired remote display
- Built-in GFCI protection
- Compact and light
- Battery cablesground cable and fuses in the box
Drawbacks
- Efficiency published only as a floor
- No hardwire AC terminal
- No search or eco mode
- No transfer switchand it cannot run in parallel
Flexible Solar Panels
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9th of 16 in Flexible Panels
Strengths
- High output for a flexible panel
- Light for its size
- Bends to fit curved roofs
- Several mounting options
Drawbacks
- One-year warranty only
- No power-output guarantee
- Module efficiency well under the cell figure marketed
- Weight differs between Rich Solar's own documents
1st of 16 in Flexible Panels
Strengths
- Holds output under partial shade
- Fully waterproof rating
- Light for its output
- Survived heavy impact testing
Drawbacks
- Modest output per square foot
- Shade gains depend on which cells are covered
- Page output warranty is the longer claimso not scored
- Open-circuit voltage too high for some power stations
15th of 16 in Flexible Panels
Strengths
- Bends to fit curved roofs
- Very light and thin
- Well-sealed junction box
- Rated output is a floornot a ceiling
Drawbacks
- One-year warranty only
- No power-output guarantee
- Module efficiency well under the cell figure marketed
- Front-sheet material not published
3rd of 16 in Flexible Panels
Strengths
- Light for its rating
- Glass-free build bends to curved roofs
- Waterproof junction box and connectors
- Bypass diodes limit shade losses
Drawbacks
- Low output per square foot of roof
- Output falls faster in heat
- Long panel needs a long clear roof
- No power-station adapters in the box
15th of 16 in Flexible Panels
Strengths
- Bends to fit curved roofs
- Very light and thin
- Higher voltage suits longer cable runs
- Well-sealed junction box
Drawbacks
- One-year warranty only
- No power-output guarantee
- Module efficiency well under the cell figure marketed
- Needs an MPPT controller for a 12 V bank
5th of 16 in Flexible Panels
Strengths
- Full-size output on one pair of leads
- Light for its output
- Bends to fit curved roofs
- ETFE front rather than PET
Drawbacks
- No IP rating or bypass-diode count published
- Page output warranty is the longer claimso not scored
- Manual temperature limits narrower than the page
- Flexible build caps long-term output
Rich Solar vs BougeRV: the numbers
Rich Solar vs BougeRV: common questions
Is Rich Solar or BougeRV better?
Rich Solar 5.1 from 45 scored products; BougeRV 5.0 from 21. Too close to call overall: Rich Solar has the edge by 0.09, which is inside the margin, so the difference is in the criteria.
What is the biggest difference between Rich Solar and BougeRV?
Warranty & Support: Rich Solar medians 1.0, BougeRV medians 6.0 (BougeRV by 5.0).
Which is better for efficiency, Rich Solar or BougeRV?
Rich Solar on efficiency — Rich Solar 6.0, BougeRV 4.0.
Which is better for lifespan, Rich Solar or BougeRV?
Rich Solar on lifespan — Rich Solar 6.0, BougeRV 4.0.
What does Rich Solar make that BougeRV does not?
Rich Solar sells dc-dc chargers, inverter-chargers, all-in-one off-grid inverters, and server-rack and wall batteries; BougeRV does not, in the products we scored.
Which Rich Solar and BougeRV charge controllers should I buy?
Rich Solar: Rich Solar BRAVO 60 12/24V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller. BougeRV: BougeRV 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 12V/24V/36V/48V.
How does Stuff VS Things score Rich Solar and BougeRV?
Our own product medians: 45 Rich Solar and 21 BougeRV. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 15 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score