Alternatives to the Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED

We last saw the Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED at $2,299 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 white solar LED	Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12	Mirador 111DA 10x10	Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED	Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains	Mirador 111DA 10x13
Price	$2,299	$1,999	$2,399	$2,500	$1,700	$2,999
Size	10 x 12 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 10 ft	10 x 14 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 13 ft
Shaded area	120 sq ft	120 sq ft	100 sq ft	140 sq ft	120 sq ft	130 sq ft
Build	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum
Louver control	Pole	Pole	Hand crank	Pole	Hand crank	Hand crank
Wind rating	70 mph	72 mph	102 mph	70 mph	72 mph	102 mph
Warranty	1 yr	not published	5 yr	not published	not published	5 yr
Score	6.8 / 10	6.1 / 10	7.1 / 10	6.4 / 10	6.4 / 10	7.1 / 10

Alternative 1

Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12

$300 cheaper, 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

Check the price at Amazon Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED vs Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12 in detail

Alternative 2

Mirador 111DA 10x10

$100 more, 20 sq ft less shade, rated for 102 mph

Sold by Mirador direct. Double-layer aluminum louvers open to 98 degrees, a hand crank, and ratings of 102 mph wind and 26.6 psf snow. Those ratings assume professional assembly and anchoring. The warranty is 4 plus 1 years.

Best for: Windy or snowy places where you want the strongest published ratings

Check the price at Mirador Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED vs Mirador 111DA 10x10 in detail

Alternative 3

Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED

$201 more, 20 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

Check the price at Amazon Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED vs Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED in detail

Alternative 4

Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains

$599 cheaper, 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 5

Mirador 111DA 10x13

$700 more, 10 sq ft more shade, rated for 102 mph

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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