Alternatives to the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains

We last saw the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains at $1,850 for 200 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.

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

Alternative 1

Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet

$50 more, all aluminum, 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

Check the price at Amazon Mellcom 10x20 with curtains vs Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet in detail

Alternative 2

Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains

$50 cheaper, all aluminum, 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

Check the price at Amazon Mellcom 10x20 with curtains vs Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains in detail

Alternative 3

Kozyard 12x16 aluminum

$198 more, all aluminum, 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

Check the price at Amazon

Alternative 4

AirWire 12x16 aluminum

$235 cheaper, all aluminum, 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 5

Vortextove 12x16 aluminum

$394 more, all aluminum

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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