Jackery
Jackery SolarSaga 100W
$249Cheaper
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Best Portable Solar Panels · head-to-head
Jackery SolarSaga 100W vs Goal Zero Nomad 100
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Jackery SolarSaga 100W is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.
Goal Zero
Goal Zero Nomad 100
$399.95
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Which is better: the Jackery SolarSaga 100W or Goal Zero Nomad 100?
The Jackery SolarSaga 100W wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Jackery SolarSaga 100W is the cheaper at $249. The Jackery SolarSaga 100W both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Jackery SolarSaga 100W |  Goal Zero Nomad 100 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $399.95 |
| Brand | Jackery | Goal Zero |
| Released | — | — |
| Rated power watts | 100 | 100 |
| Cell efficiency (%) | 25 | — |
| Cell type | monocrystalline | monocrystalline |
| Open circuit voltage (V) | 24.8 | 21.5 |
| Short circuit current (A) | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Weight (lb) | 7.94 | 10.2 |
| Folded dims (in) | 24.0 x 21.7 x 1.4 | 20.5 x 15.5 x 2 |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
| Surface material | ETFE | — |
| USB ports built (in) | Yes | No |
| Connector output | DC8020 | proprietary |
Sources — Jackery SolarSaga 100W: jackery.com (verified 2026-10-20). Goal Zero Nomad 100: goalzero.com (verified 2026-10-20).
What's the difference between the Jackery SolarSaga 100W and Goal Zero Nomad 100?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Open circuit voltage (V): Jackery SolarSaga 100W 24.8 vs Goal Zero Nomad 100 21.5
- Short circuit current (A): Jackery SolarSaga 100W 5.4 vs Goal Zero Nomad 100 5.9
- Weight (lb): Jackery SolarSaga 100W 7.94 vs Goal Zero Nomad 100 10.2
- Folded dims (in): Jackery SolarSaga 100W 24.0 x 21.7 x 1.4 vs Goal Zero Nomad 100 20.5 x 15.5 x 2
- USB ports built (in): Jackery SolarSaga 100W true vs Goal Zero Nomad 100 false
- Connector output: Jackery SolarSaga 100W DC8020 vs Goal Zero Nomad 100 proprietary
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Jackery SolarSaga 100W
No sourced tester review yet.
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.