Alternatives to the Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains

We last saw the Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains at $1,800 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.

	Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains	Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet	Mellcom 10x20 with curtains	AirWire 12x16 aluminum	Kozyard 12x16 aluminum	Vortextove 12x16 aluminum
Price	$1,800	$1,900	$1,850	$1,615	$2,048	$2,244
Size	12 x 16 ft	12 x 16 ft	10 x 20 ft	12 x 16 ft	12 x 16 ft	12 x 16 ft
Shaded area	192 sq ft	192 sq ft	200 sq ft	192 sq ft	192 sq ft	192 sq ft
Build	All aluminum	All aluminum	Aluminum frame, steel louvers	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum
Louver control	Pull sling	Pull sling	Hand crank	Hand crank	Pull sling	Hand crank
Wind rating	82.5 mph	82.5 mph	50 mph	not published	65 mph	not published
Warranty	not published	not published	not published	not published	not published	not published
Score	7.0 / 10	7.0 / 10	6.4 / 10	7.1 / 10	5.2 / 10	6.3 / 10

Alternative 1

Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet

$100 more

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

Check the price at Amazon Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains vs Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet in detail

Alternative 2

Mellcom 10x20 with curtains

$50 more, aluminum frame, steel louvers

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

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Alternative 3

AirWire 12x16 aluminum

$185 cheaper, higher score

AirWire's 12 x 16 ft is all aluminum with a hand crank, louvers that open to 90 degrees, and curtains and mesh in the box. That is a lot of kit for the money.

Best for: The best value 12 x 16 if you do not need a wind rating

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Alternative 4

Kozyard 12x16 aluminum

$248 more

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

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Alternative 5

Vortextove 12x16 aluminum

$444 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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