Reader-supported: we may earn a commission from some links. Learn more

Panels

Efficiency, warranties and real-world value of solar panels.

Compare solar panel specs

Solar panels — spec comparison · Sources accessed
Maxeon 6 SPR-MAX6-440 Series 425–440 W. Datasheet published March 2024; check current US availability. Monocrystalline IBC (Gen 6), 66 cells44022.8-0.2940 (Maxeon Partner install + registration) / 25 standard40 / 25Not stated (yr 1 ≥98.0%, then max 0.25%/yr)
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 440 Series 420–440 W. Efficiency is the datasheet minimum (430 W bin: ≥22.0%). N-type (Q.ANTUM NEO), 108 half-cells440≥22.5 (min.)-0.292525≥90.58% (yr 1 ≥98.5%, then max 0.33%/yr)
REC Alpha Pure-RX 470 US series 450–470 W. REC ProTrust also adds up to 25 yr labor (systems <25 kW). Heterojunction, 88 half-cut bifacial cells47022.6-0.2420 (25 with REC ProTrust via certified installer)2592% (yr 1 ≥98%, then max 0.25%/yr)
Silfab Prime SIL-440 QD Datasheet dated Aug 2026. N-type, 108 half-cells44022.6-0.2912 (extendable to 25 with registration/conditions)30≥90.8% (≥89.3% at yr 30)

Specs from manufacturer datasheets (and warranty documents where linked), accessed Oct 3, 2026. Each product name links to its manufacturer source. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer — the order is not a ranking. No prices, scores or ratings are shown: [Rating pending hands-on review]. Click a column header to sort.