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BioLite SolarPanel 5+ vs Goal Zero Nomad 5

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Goal Zero Nomad 5 is the lighter option — 242 g lighter than the BioLite SolarPanel 5+ (62% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec BioLite SolarPanel 5+ Goal Zero Nomad 5
Weight 390 g · 0.390 kg · 0.86 lb
as listed (tech specs; comparison table on same page says 0.9 lbs)
 148 g · 0.148 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand BioLite Goal Zero
Category Electronics Electronics
BioLite SolarPanel 5+
390 g

5W solar panel with integrated 2200mAh battery.

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Goal Zero Nomad 5
148 g

Ultralight 5W foldable solar panel.

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BioLite SolarPanel 5+ vs Goal Zero Nomad 5: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Goal Zero Nomad 5 wins — at 148 g it is 242 g (62%) lighter than the BioLite SolarPanel 5+ (390 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest electronics page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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