Alternatives to the Domi 10x13 aluminum frame, white
We last saw the Domi 10x13 aluminum frame, white at $1,400 for 130 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.
| Domi 10x13 aluminum frame, white | Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze | Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains | AirWire 12x16 aluminum | Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12 | AirWire 10x12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,400 | $1,523 | $1,700 | $1,615 | $1,999 | $950 |
| Size | 10 x 13 ft | 10 x 12 ft | 10 x 12 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 10 x 12 ft | 10 x 12 ft |
| Shaded area | 130 sq ft | 120 sq ft | 120 sq ft | 192 sq ft | 120 sq ft | 120 sq ft |
| Build | Aluminum frame, steel louvers | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | Aluminum frame, steel louvers |
| Louver control | Hand crank | Handle | Hand crank | Hand crank | Pole | Hand crank |
| Wind rating | not published | 70 mph | 72 mph | not published | 72 mph | not published |
| Warranty | not published | 1 yr | not published | not published | not published | not published |
| Score | 5.4 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze
$123 more, 10 sq ft less shade, all aluminum
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
Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains
$300 more, 10 sq ft less shade, all aluminum
A 10 x 12 ft all-aluminum Domi with curtains and mosquito netting included, two crank zones and a 72 mph wind rating. It stands 7.2 ft tall, lower than Purple Leaf's 94AS.
Best for: Buggy evenings: a patio where you want netting without buying it separately
AirWire 12x16 aluminum
$215 more, 62 sq ft more shade, all aluminum
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
Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12
$599 more, 10 sq ft less shade, all aluminum
Purple Leaf's 94AS line stands 94.3 in tall on 5.12 in beams, all aluminum, with two louver zones that open to 90 degrees. Rain runs off the louvers into gutters and down through the four posts. At 10 x 12 ft it covers a table for six.
Best for: A dining patio where you want headroom and an all-aluminum frame from a well-reviewed brand
AirWire 10x12
$450 cheaper, 10 sq ft less shade, higher score
AirWire's 10 x 12 ft has an aluminum frame and steel louvers, a hand crank and curtains. It weighs 370 lb and costs under $1,000.
Best for: A budget 10 x 12 with a crank instead of a sling
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The alternatives at a glance

The cheapest Purple Leaf, in bronze

All aluminum with curtains and netting in the box

All aluminum, crank and curtains under $1,700

The tallest Purple Leaf, in the most common size

A crank and curtains for under $1,000