BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel Review: A Portable and Packable Power Station Charging Solution for All Your Adventures

I recently reviewed the BLUETTI AC200MAX Expandable Power Station, which I found to be an excellent source of off-grid power. But when paired with the BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel, you get a duo that is perfect for off-grid camping, and that’s also handy for keeping electronics and small appliances running during extended power outages — as long as you’ve got some sunlight to use for charging and it’s not raining or snowing. Let’s take a look.

Made to be compatible with the BLUETTI EP500/EP500PRO, the AC300, the AC200MAX, the AC200P, and the EB120/EB150/EB180/EB240 series (and other power stations, assuming they can be charged via solar and have an MC4 connector), the BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel offers a peak power of 350W on its own with a 46.5 V open circuit voltage.

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The PV350 solar panel comes folded as a slim package measuring 35.6″ wide by 24.1″ tall by 2.5″ thick and weighs 30.6 pounds; when folded, the package also functions as its own carrying case with integrated handles that have rubberized grips, so it’s easy to pack, store, and move the solar panels around when they aren’t in use.

The exterior is covered in a black canvas-like fabric with two plastic clips at the top that hold everything together. On the front side, there is an integrated zippered storage bag that holds the cables that you’ll attach to the XT90-MC4 PV charging cable, which in my case, came with the BLUETTI AC200MAX. Once connected, the entire cable bundle can be kept intact inside the storage bag until needed.

The BLUETTI PV350 is a monocrystalline solar panel with an ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) lamination that boasts a reported charging efficiency of up to 23.4%.

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It’s worth noting that while the BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel is splashproof, it is not water or snowproof, so don’t look at it as a solar panel option that could be mounted on your home or RV’s roof and left in the weather; instead, consider it a portable power solution that you can break out when the sun is shining, and you need to recharge your power station.

Opened, the solar panel measures 94.4″ long by 35.6″ wide.

On the back of each panel is a 6″ wide, flat, reinforced stand with a retractable flat woven nylon tape that can be adjusted so the panels are angled correctly toward the sun for optimal charging. The integrated stands can be a bit of a handful the first few times you set up the panels; you’re inevitably going to knock one of them over during setup, which is frustrating, but you’ll get the hang of it. Once all the stands are set, they’ll hold the panels securely upright.

Here’s how the stands look when they are all deployed. BLUETTI notes that the operating temperature for the PV350 is from -10ºC to about +65ºC (50ºF to 149ºF), with the best working temperature being above 25ºC (77ºF).

All that’s left to do is plug the XT90-MC4 PV charging cable into the DC input covered with the blue cap on the AC200MAX’s side.

The BLUETTI AC200MAX will recognize that you are using the solar input and display accordingly.

I covered the BLUETTI app more extensively in my AC200MAX review, but I want to point out how handy it is to be able to keep an eye on the BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel’s performance from within 30′ or so without having to go peek at the power station’s display.

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When charging your power station, it’s important to find a shady spot to place it; since the solar panels are facing the sun, the naturally created shade behind the panels worked well for me when we were camping.

Using a single BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel to charge the BLUETTI AC200MAX takes anywhere from 7 to 10 hours from 10% depending upon the amount of sunlight, but if that’s not fast enough for you — and you don’t mind laying out some extra cash — you have options!

The PV350 can be linked in parallel to up to two more PV30s for 1050W of charging power, or the most that your power station can accept via solar; in the case of the AC200MAX, it’s a maximum of 900W. I haven’t been able to test this personally, as I only have the single solar panel, but BLUETTI says with 900W, you can expect a charging time of around 3 to 3.5 hours. Remember that this assumes you have prime sunshine, ideal orientation, and the day isn’t excruciatingly hot or cold, so your results may vary.

When not in use, you can fold the PV350 and stash it, as you wouldn’t want to risk the solar panels being scratched by something sharp. When the solar panels won’t be used for a while, I recommend keeping them inside your camper, in your house, or in a storeroom rather than where the folded panels might be exposed to the sun or other elements.

Again, the solar panels aren’t waterproof, and since they’re covered with a canvas-like material, you wouldn’t want to take the chance of anything being damaged or degraded.

The BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel works well, it is portable, and it is quite easy to set up and operate. With it and a BLUETTI AC200MAX or similar power station, you can go off-grid indefinitely while powering your electronics, small appliances, and all the other necessities that make it possible to feel right at home in the middle of nowhere.

The BLUETTI PV350 Solar Panel sells for $849.00; it is available directly from the manufacturer and other retailers, including Amazon.

Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample

What I Like: A relatively compact and portable package that holds four solar panels for a total of 350W; Simple to set up and use; Integrated handles for easy carrying; Storage bag integrated on the panel exterior makes it easy to keep everything neatly together and ready to go; Works perfectly with the BLUETTI AC200MAX; You can run up to three PV350 Solar Panels in parallel for a total of up to 1050W charging power; Fast charging speeds with prime sunshine, ideal orientation, and moderate temperatures; A great way to recharge your power station when off-grid or without AC

What Needs Improvement: This isn’t necessarily a con, but this solar panel is splashproof but not water or snowproof — don’t leave it out in the elements, and don’t buy this particular model if you prefer/need something that can be mounted on your home or RV’s roof