Solar Panel Mega Test Part 2! - Adventure Kings V Hardkorr V Bluetti

Hey KZbin peeps,
Welcome back! Today’s episode is part 2 of a 2 part video series comparing 5 different solar panels from 3 different manufacturers. We talk about general construction, materials used, inclusions, good and bad points, real word experiences, warranty issues and more. Make sure you've checked out Part 1 of the video for a bit more info in relation to the panels on test!
Thanks for watching!
Cheers, Eddie.
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Bluetti gear:
www.bluettipower.com.au/?ref=...
Adventure kings 120w combo:
www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/sola...
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Adventure kings 200w combo:
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Adventure kings 250w panel:
www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/250w...
or on Amazon
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Hardkorr 300w panel:
hardkorr.com/au/product/300w-...
Bluetti MP200:
www.bluettipower.com.au/produ...
or on Amazon:
amzn.to/4760mKZ
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#bluetti V #kings V HARDKORR | #solar Panel Test | Which is the BEST portable panel for camping?
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Part 2 intro
1:28 The Test
2:06 Disclaimer
2:41 The benchmark
4:55 The results: Kings 120W
6:03 Kings 200W
7:01 Kings 250W
7:25 Hardkorr 300W
7:49 Bluetti MP200 200W
8:15 Conclusion
9:56 The easiest to use
10:34 The best quality
11:10 The smallest pack size
11:50 The Most disappointing
12:29 Daily vs long term use
13:37 What are your thoughts?
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[@briananddianehardy8598]

Just come across your channel, great review and compassions. I had a budget solar panel, the worst decision I made, couldn’t keep the battery charged and the beer cold. I’ve since purchased the Bluetti MP200, it’s fantastic in every way.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Thanks mate, I totally agree with you. "Buy once cry once"

[@klatlap]

I really liked this test, we just bought a small caravan and i would love to setup solar with a Bluetti power station, we are limited on weight so i was looking at installing semi flexible on the roof but a good one is about $350. I thought i would do a cost and rated percentage comparison based on your tests, to equal the field i found kings packages that included solar controllers' and extension lead. Kings 120w Blanket $202 - 60% Rated Output - $2.80 Per Watt Kings 200w Blanket $229 - 61% Rated Output - $1.87 Per Watt Kings 250w Folding $249 - 76% Rated Output - 1.30 Per Watt HardKorr 300w Blanket $649 - 63% Rated Output - $3.39 Per Watt Bluetti MP200 Semi Folding - $649 + $60 Kings Controller - 96% rated Output - $3.69 Per Watt Not sure if this helps people decide but you can't beat $1.30 a watt if you can handle the weight and size, the Bluetti even though more expensive i think you are getting much better value

[@Eddie_Turbo]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing mate.

[@TwoWheeledDecaf]

Thanks for this, re-affirms my decision to buy the folding kings one on EOFY sale atm. From my research the bang for back can't be beat currently. The Bluetti at triple the price (1/7/2024) is just not worth it.

[@overmaydayliu1076]

Thanks so much for the detailed review! Video very well done!!!❤❤❤

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@overmaydayliu1076 thanks mate!!

[@wwfgumby]

Excellent review, thank you.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Thank you!

[@michaelturnbull2321]

Mate I’m a new subscriber. great review. Very informative. Thank you!

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Thanks mate!!!

[@Ratbag171]

Thanks for the massive effort Eddie, I’ve just purchased an AC 70 so it looks like Bluetti no regretti.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Haha thanks mate! You'll be wrapped.

[@johnauru2]

Great detailed comparison review.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Thank you John!

[@wakatamihana7319]

Thanks for vid Eddie. I recently purchased MP200 on sale for $599, was tossing up with EcoFlow’s 220w bifacial but decided to save myself $150 and pair bluetti panel with an A70 power station. I think ecoflow and renogy panels would be good to review. Cheers

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Thanks mate! I would love to get my hands on some and do a deep dive comparison between them!

[@Swandoully]

Great review Eddie I would be interested if you included the Itechworld 300W SOLAR BLANKET WITH RAPTOR SKIN from Itechworld in Perth W.A thanks

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Thank you mate! If I can get my hands on one, I'll add it to the list of panels to try out for the next comparison!

[@TKPAWARRIOR]

Eddie excellent review well done Sir and I just became a brand new subscriber with a big thumbs up for you ! My only problem being over in the USA is getting my hands on the King 250 watt fold able suitcase unit ? Also did a quick check on ebay nothing that's a shame say while I have your attention are you ever going to be doing a review on the Bluetti PV 420 watt solar panel ? Dang PV 420 is out of stock in the USA must be pretty good panel !

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Hey TKPA! Thanks for you sub!! Bugger, maybe you can try Amazon? Might even be worth emailing bluetti USA and see when they will get some in stock?

[@TKPAWARRIOR]

Eddie I have to keep on with the ebay circus because I have a number of ebay credits in hand that I have stored up and nothing at the time on ebay. @@Eddie_Turbo

[@rajatkeshwar1333]

Hey mate thanks for the video i have a bluetti ac200l and bought a 250w kings folding solar panel max it has pulled is 148w it start pulling 148w around 9 in the morning but doesnt go over 148w in cold day or very hot day thats a macimum it goes. I live in brokenhill nsw do you thinks its not a good unit that i got or is is something else? I also tried my mates 200w kings folding panel it pulled maximum 67w i tried everything pulling up down thats the max it pulled

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Hey mate, could be a couple of things, firstly most lithium battery systems will slow down their charge speed after 80% state of charge. So if the battery is say 36% it should charge faster than on 97%. It could also be ambient temperature, the BMS (battery management system) will also slow the charge if the unit is too hot in an effort to preserve the life span on the battery. Also make sure the unit isn't set to silent charge which can also slow the speeds

[@Cl4rky]

I don’t know why more people aren’t suggesting buying 2 cheap panels and running them in parallel. For example 2 cheap kings 120w in parallel can still pull good amps for just over $200

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Not a bad idea mate, I think the only draw back would be if there was a fault in one, or one wasn't producing much voltage, it would adversely affect the total input.

[@darrenlambert7914]

good job. What about a 200w EcoFlo folding vs 200w Bluetti folding vs 200w Renogy folding

[@Eddie_Turbo]

That's a good idea. I'll try get my hands on an @ecoflow unit!

[@mrdobalina3451]

All the blankets will fail at the folding seams.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

The soft blankets yes. The semi rigid ones should last a little while longer!

[@BanderivetsDownUnder]

My Bluetti MP200 panel never produced more than 140-145W on a cold winter sunny day in Sydney. On summer, the max under the direct sun you can get is ~120W. It loses efficiency due to heat a lot. Bad choice The review is not accurate

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@BanderivetsDownUnder it's not a lab test nor a test in all conditions. If you watch the video, It was a test where all the conditions were the same for all panels. What are you using you MP200 with?

[@BanderivetsDownUnder]

@@Eddie_Turboac60p

[@BanderivetsDownUnder]

The problem with mp200 is getting too hot in the sun loosing efficiency a lot

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@BanderivetsDownUnder a lot of solar panels do that mate, it's not exclusive to one brand or another. That's why all the lab tests/ratings are conducted at 25deg Celsius