Alternatives to the Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12

We last saw the Purple Leaf 94AS 10x12 at $1,999 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 94AS 10x12	Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED	Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains	Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze	Mirador 111DA 10x10	Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED
Price	$1,999	$2,299	$1,700	$1,523	$2,399	$2,500
Size	10 x 12 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 12 ft	10 x 10 ft	10 x 14 ft
Shaded area	120 sq ft	120 sq ft	120 sq ft	120 sq ft	100 sq ft	140 sq ft
Build	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum
Louver control	Pole	Pole	Hand crank	Handle	Hand crank	Pole
Wind rating	72 mph	70 mph	72 mph	70 mph	102 mph	70 mph
Warranty	not published	1 yr	not published	1 yr	5 yr	not published
Score	6.1 / 10	6.8 / 10	6.4 / 10	6.8 / 10	7.1 / 10	6.4 / 10

Alternative 1

Purple Leaf 10x12 white solar LED

$300 more, 1-year warranty, higher score

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

Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains

$299 cheaper, higher score

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 3

Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze

$476 cheaper, 1-year warranty, higher score

Purple Leaf's entry model: 10 x 12 ft, all aluminum on a 4.5 in frame, handle-operated louvers and a bronze finish. It gets the brand's buyer reviews at a price close to the steel kits.

Best for: A first louvered pergola on a sheltered patio in a mild climate

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Alternative 4

Mirador 111DA 10x10

$400 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

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Alternative 5

Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED

$501 more, 20 sq ft more shade, higher score

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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