Alternatives to the AirWire 12x16 aluminum
We last saw the AirWire 12x16 aluminum at $1,615 for 192 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 12x16 aluminum | Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains | Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet | Mellcom 10x20 with curtains | Kozyard 12x16 aluminum | Vortextove 12x16 aluminum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,615 | $1,800 | $1,900 | $1,850 | $2,048 | $2,244 |
| Size | 12 x 16 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 10 x 20 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 12 x 16 ft |
| Shaded area | 192 sq ft | 192 sq ft | 192 sq ft | 200 sq ft | 192 sq ft | 192 sq ft |
| Build | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | Aluminum frame, steel louvers | All aluminum | All aluminum |
| Louver control | Hand crank | Pull sling | Pull sling | Hand crank | Pull sling | Hand crank |
| Wind rating | not published | 82.5 mph | 82.5 mph | 50 mph | 65 mph | not published |
| Warranty | not published | not published | not published | not published | not published | not published |
| Score | 7.1 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains
$185 more, rated for 82.5 mph
All aluminum, 12 x 16 ft, on 3.8 in posts, with curtains and netting in the box. Its 82.5 mph wind rating is the highest among the Amazon models we compared. The louvers move with a rope, not a crank.
Best for: An open, windy yard where you still want curtains
Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet
$285 more, rated for 82.5 mph
The same all-aluminum 12 x 16 ft frame and 82.5 mph rating as Aoxun's curtain model, plus a power outlet built into the frame for a fan, lights or a phone charger. Curtains and netting come in the box.
Best for: A windy yard where you want a fan or lights under the roof
Mellcom 10x20 with curtains
$235 more, aluminum frame, steel louvers, rated for 50 mph
Mellcom's 10 x 20 ft has an aluminum frame, steel louvers in four crank-operated zones, and curtains in the box. The listing gives the wind rating as a range, 50 to 80 mph. We score 50, the bottom of that range.
Best for: A long patio where you want curtains and zones for little money
Kozyard 12x16 aluminum
$433 more, rated for 65 mph
Kozyard's 12 x 16 ft is all aluminum, 90 in tall, with rope-operated louvers and drainage. It is rated for 65 mph when properly anchored.
Best for: A 12 x 16 patio in a moderate climate
Vortextove 12x16 aluminum
$629 more
Vortextove's 12 x 16 ft is all aluminum with a hand crank and louvers that open to 90 degrees. It weighs 393 lb and comes without curtains or lights.
Best for: A buyer who wants a simple aluminum 12 x 16 and will add their own extras
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The alternatives at a glance
The highest wind rating on Amazon, with curtains
The windy-yard Aoxun with a power outlet built in
Four louver zones over 200 sq ft, with curtains
All aluminum with a 65 mph rating
A plain all-aluminum 12 x 16 with a crank