Alternatives to the Mirador 111DA 10x10

We last saw the Mirador 111DA 10x10 at $2,399 for 100 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.

	Mirador 111DA 10x10	Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED	Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED	Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12	Mirador 111DA 10x13	Purple Leaf 94AS 12x14
Price	$2,399	$2,299	$2,500	$1,999	$2,999	$2,629
Size	10 x 10 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 14 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 13 ft	12 x 14 ft
Shaded area	100 sq ft	120 sq ft	140 sq ft	120 sq ft	130 sq ft	168 sq ft
Build	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum
Louver control	Hand crank	Pole	Pole	Pole	Hand crank	Pole
Wind rating	102 mph	70 mph	70 mph	72 mph	102 mph	72 mph
Warranty	5 yr	1 yr	not published	not published	5 yr	not published
Score	7.1 / 10	6.8 / 10	6.4 / 10	6.1 / 10	7.1 / 10	6.1 / 10

Alternative 1

Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED

$100 cheaper, 20 sq ft more shade

10 x 12 ft, all aluminum, white, with a solar LED strip and a single louver zone that opens to 85 degrees. The listing claims a 2,000 lb snow load. That is a total for the whole roof, about 17 psf over 120 sq ft, so we do not score it as a snow rating.

Best for: A small white patio used on summer evenings

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Alternative 2

Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED

$101 more, 40 sq ft more shade

The 92KS line adds a dimmable LED strip that charges from a solar panel or USB, so you need no outdoor outlet. 10 x 14 ft on 4.53 in aluminum posts, two louver zones opening to 85 degrees. The listing does not say how the louvers turn, so we list the pole Purple Leaf uses on its other lines.

Best for: Evening dining on a patio with no power outlet nearby

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Alternative 3

Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12

$400 cheaper, 20 sq ft more shade

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

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Alternative 4

Mirador 111DA 10x13

$600 more, 30 sq ft more shade

The same 102 mph, 26.6 psf, double-layer aluminum 111DA as the 10 x 10, in 10 x 13 ft. The extra 30 sq ft brings the price per square foot down a little.

Best for: A dining patio in a stormy or snowy region

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Alternative 5

Purple Leaf 94AS 12x14

$230 more, 68 sq ft more shade

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

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