Alternatives to the AirWire 10x12

We last saw the AirWire 10x12 at $950 for 120 sq ft of shade. These 5 models come in a similar size and price bracket. We sort them by how close they are, not by commission.

	AirWire 10x12	Yoleny 10x12 aluminum, white	Erommy 10x12 with curtains	Domi 10x12 steel, white	Domi 10x13 aluminum frame, white	Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze
Price	$950	$850	$850	$1,040	$1,400	$1,523
Size	10 x 12 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 13 ft	10 x 12 ft
Shaded area	120 sq ft	120 sq ft	120 sq ft	120 sq ft	130 sq ft	120 sq ft
Build	Aluminum frame, steel louvers	All aluminum	Aluminum frame, steel louvers	All steel	Aluminum frame, steel louvers	All aluminum
Louver control	Hand crank	Hand crank	Lever	Hand crank	Hand crank	Handle
Wind rating	not published	60 mph	not published	not published	not published	70 mph
Warranty	not published	not published	not published	5 yr	not published	1 yr
Score	6.7 / 10	6.8 / 10	6.3 / 10	7.1 / 10	5.4 / 10	6.8 / 10

Alternative 1

Yoleny 10x12 aluminum, white

$100 cheaper, all aluminum, rated for 60 mph

Yoleny's 10 x 12 ft is all aluminum in white, with a crank and curtains, for about $850. It weighs 260 lb. The listing gives the wind rating as 60 to 80 mph, and we score 60, the bottom of that range.

Best for: A small sunny patio on a tight budget

Check the price at Amazon AirWire 10x12 vs Yoleny 10x12 aluminum, white in detail

Alternative 2

Erommy 10x12 with curtains

$100 cheaper

Erommy pairs an aluminum frame with alloy steel louvers, a lever for tilting them, and curtains plus mosquito netting in the box. At 255 lb it is one of the lighter kits to put up.

Best for: A budget patio where curtains and bug netting matter most

Check the price at Amazon AirWire 10x12 vs Erommy 10x12 with curtains in detail

Alternative 3

Domi 10x12 steel, white

$90 more, all steel, 5-year warranty

Domi builds this one from galvanized, powder-coated steel on 3.94 in columns, with a hand crank, two louver zones and drainage. The 5-year warranty is longer than most Amazon kits give. Domi calls it high-wind resistant but gives no mph figure.

Best for: A budget buyer in a dry climate who wants a crank and a real warranty

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Alternative 4

Domi 10x13 aluminum frame, white

$450 more, 10 sq ft more shade

A 4 in aluminum frame with galvanized steel louvers, 10 x 13 ft, crank-operated, in white. The frame will not rust, the louvers can where the coating gets scratched. The buyer rating is the lowest of Domi's models.

Best for: A buyer who wants a white aluminum frame for under $1,500

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Alternative 5

Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze

$573 more, all aluminum, rated for 70 mph

Purple Leaf's entry model: 10 x 12 ft, all aluminum on a 4.5 in frame, handle-operated louvers and a bronze finish. It gets the brand's buyer reviews at a price close to the steel kits.

Best for: A first louvered pergola on a sheltered patio in a mild climate

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