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BLUETTI SORA 500 (500W Portable Solar Panel)
500 W, and 54.3 V at 14 F against 49.1 V on the label. Inside the solar limits of 11 of the 78 stations checked.
- 500 Wrated power
- 49.1 Vopen circuit
- 28.4 lbweight
- MC4connector
By the Power Station Chart team, from the maker's label figures. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The SORA 500 (500W Portable Solar Panel) in brief
Six SORA 500 panels in series add up to 325.5 V at 14°F, and the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra and Ultra X accept that on MC4 inputs that need no adapter. Each 500 W panel has a 49.1 V open-circuit voltage, 40.92 V and 12.22 A at maximum power, and weighs 28.4 lb with an IP67 rating and 25% efficiency. Two fit in series on the 150 V EcoFlow DELTA Pro and the BLUETTI AC200P. A single panel reads 54.3 V cold, which sits close to the 60 V limit on Jackery stations. Just 11 of the 78 stations checked are inside.
SORA 500 (500W Portable Solar Panel) specifications
| Rated power | 500 W |
|---|---|
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 49.1 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 40.92 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 13.31 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 12.22 A |
| Connector | MC4 |
| Efficiency | 25% |
| Weight | 28.4 lb |
| Unfolded | 100 x 45.1 |
| Folded | 22.4 x 17.5 x 3.3 |
| Water rating | IP67 |
Power stations it stays inside the limits of
- BLUETTI AC200P700 W from 2 in series
- BLUETTI AC200P L1,000 W from 2 in series
Needs an MC4 to Aviation adapter.
- BLUETTI AC200MAX900 W from 2 in series
Needs an MC4 to Aviation adapter.
- BLUETTI AC200L1,000 W from 2 in series
Needs an MC4 to Aviation adapter.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X3,000 W from 6 in seriesCheck price on Amazon
Plugs straight in (MC4).
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra3,000 W from 6 in series
Plugs straight in (MC4).
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 31,000 W from 2 in seriesCheck price on Amazon
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro1,000 W from 2 in seriesCheck price on Amazon
- Anker SOLIX S50001,000 W from 2 in seriesCheck price on Amazon
Check the connector on both.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus1,000 W from 2 in seriesCheck price on Amazon
Check the connector on both.
How it fares by maker
| Maker | Inside the window | Close to the limit | Outside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| EcoFlow | 4 | 13 | 4 |
| Anker SOLIX | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| BLUETTI | 4 | 13 | 8 |
Stations where it runs close to the limit when cold
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 54.3 V against 60 V
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, 54.3 V against 60 V
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, 54.3 V against 60 V
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, 54.3 V against 60 V
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra, 54.3 V against 60 V
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, 54.3 V against 60 V
Stations it does not suit
- Jackery Explorer 300 v2, 16 to 28 V
- EcoFlow RIVER 2, 11 to 30 V
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max, 11 to 50 V
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro, 11 to 50 V
- EcoFlow RIVER 3, 11 to 30 V
- Anker SOLIX C300, 11 to 28 V
These compare printed numbers at 14 F with 10% of headroom. They are not a maker's approval, and some makers limit warranty on other brands' panels. What each maker's terms say, and how series and parallel change the numbers.
FAQ
Does the SORA 500 plug straight into the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra?
Yes, both sides use MC4. Up to six panels fit in series on the Ultra, which has a 450 V limit.
Can I run it on a BLUETTI AC200MAX?
It is inside the limits at 145 V, with two panels in series reading 108.5 V cold. The port is Aviation, so it needs an MC4 to Aviation adapter.
Does the SORA 500 work with Jackery stations?
The Jackery stations checked, such as the Explorer 1500 Ultra with a 60 V limit, run close to the limit, with a single panel at 54.3 V in the cold.