Alternatives to the Domi 12x16 aluminum
We last saw the Domi 12x16 aluminum at $2,599 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.
| Domi 12x16 aluminum | Purple Leaf 12x16 white | Purple Leaf 94AS 12x14 | Vortextove 12x16 aluminum | Purple Leaf 10x20 louvered pergola | Purple Leaf 94AS 10x16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,599 | $2,779 | $2,629 | $2,244 | $2,999 | $2,899 |
| Size | 12 x 16 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 12 x 14 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 10 x 20 ft | 10 x 16 ft |
| Shaded area | 192 sq ft | 192 sq ft | 168 sq ft | 192 sq ft | 200 sq ft | 160 sq ft |
| Build | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum |
| Louver control | not published | Pole | Pole | Hand crank | Handle | Pole |
| Wind rating | not published | 72 mph | 72 mph | not published | 70 mph | 72 mph |
| Warranty | not published | not published | not published | not published | 1 yr | not published |
| Score | 6.0 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
Purple Leaf 12x16 white
$180 more, rated for 72 mph, higher score
A 12 x 16 ft all-aluminum Purple Leaf in white on 4.33 in posts, with two louver zones opening to 90 degrees. It carries a 4.8 average on Amazon, the highest in our comparison. The listing does not say how the louvers turn, so we list Purple Leaf's usual pole.
Best for: A sunny patio next to a white or light-colored house
Purple Leaf 94AS 12x14
about the same price, 24 sq ft less shade, rated for 72 mph
12 x 14 ft gives 168 sq ft in a near-square shape that suits a sectional sofa or a round table. Same tall 94AS aluminum frame with drainage through the posts. The kit ships at 516 lb, so plan a second pair of hands.
Best for: A square deck or patio with a sectional or a round dining table
Vortextove 12x16 aluminum
$355 cheaper, higher score
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
Purple Leaf 10x20 louvered pergola
$400 more, rated for 70 mph, 1-year warranty
200 sq ft of shade on an all-aluminum frame, louvers turned with a handle and opening to 85 degrees. This is one of the few listings in our comparison with a snow figure, 8.2 psf, and it comes with a 1-year frame warranty.
Best for: A long patio in a place with light winter snow
Purple Leaf 94AS 10x16
$300 more, 32 sq ft less shade, rated for 72 mph
The same 94.3 in tall, all-aluminum 94AS frame as the 10 x 12, stretched to 10 x 16 ft. That extra 40 sq ft fits a grill or a lounge chair next to the table. Shade screens and an LED strip come as add-ons.
Best for: A long, narrow patio along the back of the house with room for a table and a grill
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The alternatives at a glance
The best-reviewed model in our list, in white
A squarer 94AS for a deck or a lounge set
A plain all-aluminum 12 x 16 with a crank
A 10 x 20 ft Purple Leaf with a published snow rating
The 94AS frame with four more feet of shade