Alternatives to the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze

We last saw the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze at $1,523 for 120 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.

	Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze	Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains	Domi 10x13 aluminum frame, white	Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12	AirWire 12x16 aluminum	Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED
Price	$1,523	$1,700	$1,400	$1,999	$1,615	$2,299
Size	10 x 12 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 13 ft	10 x 12 ft	12 x 16 ft	10 x 12 ft
Shaded area	120 sq ft	120 sq ft	130 sq ft	120 sq ft	192 sq ft	120 sq ft
Build	All aluminum	All aluminum	Aluminum frame, steel louvers	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum
Louver control	Handle	Hand crank	Hand crank	Pole	Hand crank	Pole
Wind rating	70 mph	72 mph	not published	72 mph	not published	70 mph
Warranty	1 yr	not published	not published	not published	not published	1 yr
Score	6.8 / 10	6.4 / 10	5.4 / 10	6.1 / 10	7.1 / 10	6.8 / 10

Alternative 1

Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains

$177 more, rated for 72 mph

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

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Alternative 2

Domi 10x13 aluminum frame, white

$123 cheaper, 10 sq ft more shade, aluminum frame, steel louvers

A 4 in aluminum frame with galvanized steel louvers, 10 x 13 ft, crank-operated, in white. The frame will not rust, the louvers can where the coating gets scratched. The buyer rating is the lowest of Domi's models.

Best for: A buyer who wants a white aluminum frame for under $1,500

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Alternative 3

Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12

$476 more, rated for 72 mph

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

AirWire 12x16 aluminum

$92 more, 72 sq ft more shade, 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

Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED

$776 more

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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