Updated September 2026 — refreshed against the live PES catalog; product pricing verified 2026-09-26.
2026 product line update
| Product | Class | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Solar 710W TOPCon Bifacial Solar Panel | 710W | $340.80 |
| Hyundai 640W 156-Cell TOPCon Bifacial Solar Panel | 640W | $220.78 |
| Thornova Solar TS-BGT72(600) 600W Bifacial Solar Panel | 600W | $165.76 |
| Thornova Solar 595W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial TS-BGT72(595) Wholesale 31 panels per pallet | 595W | $164.64 |
| ZNShine Solar 585W 144-Cell Bifacial Solar Panel | 585W | $246.99 |
| Hyundai HiS-S585OJ 585W Clear on Transparent156 Half-Cell Bifacial Solar Panel | 585W | $195.86 |
Live prices verified 2026-09-26. The current pallet line tops out at 550–640W, plus the Canadian Solar 710W TOPCon flagship panel.
Aptos DNA-120-MF10-460W Review: Specs, Family & Value
Reading time: ~6 min read
📋 Key Takeaways
- The DNA-120-MF10-460W is a 460W all-black mono PERC panel at 21.26% efficiency — top ~11% of the PERC 450–500W segment — for $210.00 ($0.46/W).
- DNA split-cell technology uses 10 ultra-thin busbars and ~5% more active cell area, improving shade tolerance and hot-day output.
- Durability is the differentiator: 5400 Pa snow and wind loads, Level 6 salt-mist rating, Miami-Dade approval, IP68 junction box.
- 30-year product + 30-year performance warranty — ≥82.4% of nameplate guaranteed at year 30.
- The DNA family scales 410W–550W in mono and bifacial variants, with Aptos's own MAC microinverters for module-level systems.
The query that brings most buyers to this page is the full model string — "aptos 460w dna split cell mono perc solar panel dna-120-mf10-460w" — which means you already know what you want and are checking whether the spec sheet justifies the price. Short version: at $210.00, the Aptos DNA-120-MF10-460W lands mid-pack on $/W and near the top of the PERC class on efficiency and warranty. Here is the detail behind that verdict, and how it compares to the rest of the Aptos DNA lineup we stock.
Full spec sheet, decoded
| Parameter | DNA-120-MF10-460W | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Rated power (STC / NOCT) | 460W / 344W | NOCT is the realistic hot-roof number — size expectations off 344W, not 460W |
| Efficiency | 21.26% (212.6 W/m²) | Top ~11% of PERC 450–500W panels; fewer panels per kW of roof |
| Voc / Isc | 41.97V / 13.75A | Sets max string length with cold-weather voltage correction |
| Vmpp / Impp | 35.36V / 13.00A | The operating point your MPPT actually tracks |
| Max system voltage / fuse | 1,500V / 25A | 1,500V rating allows longer strings on commercial runs |
| Temp coefficient (Pmax) | −0.35%/°C, NOCT 45°C | Typical-good for PERC; ~12% power loss at a 75°C cell temperature |
| Mechanical | 75.1 × 44.6 × 1.3 in, 52.9 lb | Two-person lift; standard residential racking compatible |
| Load ratings | 5400 Pa snow / 5400 Pa wind | More than 2× the IEC 61215 minimum; Miami-Dade approved |
| Environmental | IEC 61701 Level 6 salt mist, IP68 junction box, Stäubli EVO2 connectors | Coastal and industrial-site ready |
| Warranty | 30-yr product + 30-yr performance (≥82.4% at yr 30) | Top-20% warranty term in the segment |
Cell tech notes: DNA is Aptos's patented split-cell construction — 120 half-cut selective-emitter PERC cells with 10 ultra-thin busbars. Half-cutting halves cell current (lower resistive loss) and splits the module into two independent sections, so shade on one half costs you far less than on a conventional full-cell panel. The busbar array reclaims about 5% more active area. If you're comparing cell architectures at the premium end, our AIKO ABC all-back-contact guide covers the step up to ~23%+ efficiency — at a higher $/W.
The DNA family at PES: 410W to 550W
The 460W is the volume seller, but the family covers bifacial and large-format needs. Live stock and per-watt math:
| Model | Type | Price | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-108-BF10-410W | 410W bifacial | $169.14 | $0.41 |
| DNA-120-BF10-440W | 440W bifacial | $185.92 | $0.42 |
| DNA-120-BF10-450W | 450W bifacial | $207.00 | $0.46 |
| DNA-120-MF10-460W | 460W mono, all-black | $210.00 | $0.46 |
| DNA-144-BF10-550W-DG | 550W bifacial dual-glass | $264.00 | $0.48 |
Reading the table: the bifacial 410W and 440W are the $/W leaders — on a ground mount or bright commercial roof with meaningful albedo, bifacial gain (typically 5–15% annually) makes their effective cost per kWh lower still. The all-black 460W mono is the residential rooftop pick where aesthetics rule. The 550W dual-glass is the commercial/ground-mount format. For module-level electronics, Aptos's MAC-800R microinverter ($174.12) pairs natively; the panels are equally at home on string inverters from our solar panel system designs.
Who this panel is for
Buy it if: you want a warranted-30-year, all-black panel from a US-designed brand (Aptos is Irvine, CA, founded 2019) at a mid-market price; you are in a coastal, high-wind, or heavy-snow zone where the 5400 Pa / Level 6 / Miami-Dade credentials pay off; or your roof is shade-complex and the split-cell architecture earns back its cost. Look elsewhere if: you need maximum watts per square foot regardless of price (n-type TOPCon and back-contact panels reach 23%+), or you are procuring utility-scale where BloombergNEF Tier-1 bankability letters are required — Aptos is a strong Tier-2 manufacturer, not a Tier-1 bankability name. For a sense of how many panels your home actually needs, our 1,500 kWh/month sizing calculator walks the math, and if you arrived here chasing "1000W panels," read why no residential 1000W panel exists — 460–550W is the real top of the residential-format market. Either way, the 460W DNA's 31-panel pallet format also makes it a practical single-drop purchase for a full 14 kW-class residential roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Aptos DNA-120-MF10-460W a good solar panel?
On the numbers, yes: 21.26% efficiency puts it in the top ~11% of the PERC 450–500W segment, its −0.35%/°C temperature coefficient is at the good end of typical for PERC, and the 5400 Pa snow/wind rating is more than double the IEC minimum. The 30-year product and performance warranty (≥82.4% output guaranteed at year 30) is longer than the 25-year segment norm. The trade-offs: PERC is a generation behind TOPCon/back-contact on efficiency, and Aptos (founded 2019) is a Tier-2 brand without BloombergNEF Tier-1 bankability status — fine for residential and most commercial work, a consideration for financed utility-scale.
What is Aptos DNA technology?
DNA is Aptos Solar's patented split-cell module construction: 120 half-cut selective-emitter PERC cells wired with 10 ultra-thin busbars instead of the usual 3–5. Half-cutting halves the current in each cell string, cutting resistive losses and splitting the panel into two independent sections for better partial-shade tolerance; the dense busbar array collects current more efficiently and reclaims roughly 5% more active cell area. The result is measurably better hot-day and shaded performance than a conventional full-cell PERC panel of the same nameplate wattage.
How many Aptos 460W panels do I need?
Divide your target system size by 460W, then sanity-check against your usage. A 10kW array needs 22 panels (22 × 460W = 10.12kW). Working backwards from consumption: a home using 1,500 kWh/month in an average US sun zone needs roughly an 11–12kW system, or 24–26 of these panels. Roof check: each panel is 75.1 × 44.6 inches (about 23.3 sq ft), so 24 panels need ~560 sq ft of unshaded roof. Our sizing calculator article linked above walks the full kWh-to-panels math for your state.
What inverter works with the DNA-120-MF10-460W?
Almost anything current: the panel's 35.36V Vmpp / 13.00A Impp sits comfortably inside the MPPT window of every mainstream string inverter and microinverter. Aptos's own MAC-800R microinverter ($174.12) is the native module-level pairing. For string designs, respect the 1,500V max system voltage and 25A series fuse rating, and apply cold-weather Voc correction (41.97V at STC, −0.27%/°C) when sizing strings for your climate's record low.
Is Aptos a reliable brand?
Aptos Solar Technology is a US company (Irvine, California, founded 2019) that designs and engineers its modules in Silicon Valley and manufactures overseas — a common Tier-2 structure. Concrete reliability signals: modules tested to 3× IEC standards by independent labs, Level 6 salt-mist certification, Miami-Dade approval (one of the strictest US product approvals), and a 30-year product warranty that exceeds most Tier-1 brands' standard terms. What it does not have is BloombergNEF Tier-1 listing, which matters mainly for large financed projects. For residential and commercial rooftops, the warranty and test record are the operative facts.
Aptos DNA Panels, In Stock at $0.41–$0.48/W
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Shop Aptos Panels Contact Us for System PricingRelated Resources
- AIKO solar panels: price, specs and ABC technology
- Buying solar panels by the pallet: pro guide
- How many solar panels for 1,500 kWh/month?
- How big is a 1000W solar panel?
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