Goal Zero
Goal Zero Nomad 100
$399.95
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Goal Zero Nomad 100 vs BigBlue 28W
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Goal Zero Nomad 100 is cheaper at $399.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
BigBlue
BigBlue 28W
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Which is better: the Goal Zero Nomad 100 or BigBlue 28W?
The BigBlue 28W wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Goal Zero Nomad 100 | BigBlue 28W |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399.95 | — |
| Brand | Goal Zero | BigBlue |
| Released | — | — |
| Rated power watts | 100 | 28 |
| Cell efficiency pct | — | 25.4 |
| Cell type | monocrystalline | monocrystalline |
| Open circuit voltage (V) | 21.5 | — |
| Short circuit current (A) | 5.9 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 10.2 | 1.5 |
| Folded dims (in) | 20.5 x 15.5 x 2 | 11.1 x 6.3 x 1.4 |
| Ingress protection | — | IP44 |
| Surface material | — | — |
| USB ports built (in) | No | Yes |
| Connector output | proprietary | — |
Sources — Goal Zero Nomad 100: goalzero.com (verified 2026-07-11). BigBlue 28W: bigblue-tech.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Goal Zero Nomad 100 and BigBlue 28W?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Rated power watts: Goal Zero Nomad 100 100 vs BigBlue 28W 28
- Weight (lb): Goal Zero Nomad 100 10.2 vs BigBlue 28W 1.5
- Folded dims (in): Goal Zero Nomad 100 20.5 x 15.5 x 2 vs BigBlue 28W 11.1 x 6.3 x 1.4
- USB ports built (in): Goal Zero Nomad 100 false vs BigBlue 28W true
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Goal Zero Nomad 100
Only one whitelisted tester — Wirecutter (NYT) — hands-on power-tested the exact Nomad 100; no other whitelisted outlet published a hands-on review. Wirecutter praised its power-for-size, built-in kickstand and trusted brand, but ranked it only so-so in power tests, and flagged no listed IP rating and zero included accessories. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Good power output for its size and price; Handy built-in kickstand for angling toward the sun; Made by a trusted, well-established brand.
Flagged: Only so-so real-world performance in power tests; No listed IP weatherproofing rating; Ships with no included accessories.
BigBlue 28W
No sourced tester review yet.