Alternatives to the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x14
We last saw the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x14 at $2,629 for 168 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 12x14 | Domi 12x16 aluminum | Purple Leaf 94AS 10x16 | Purple Leaf 12x16 white | Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED | Vortextove 12x16 aluminum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,629 | $2,599 | $2,899 | $2,779 | $2,500 | $2,244 |
| Size | 12 x 14 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 10 x 16 ft | 12 x 16 ft | 10 x 14 ft | 12 x 16 ft |
| Shaded area | 168 sq ft | 192 sq ft | 160 sq ft | 192 sq ft | 140 sq ft | 192 sq ft |
| Build | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum | All aluminum |
| Louver control | Pole | not published | Pole | Pole | Pole | Hand crank |
| Wind rating | 72 mph | not published | 72 mph | 72 mph | 70 mph | not published |
| Warranty | not published | not published | not published | not published | not published | not published |
| Score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Domi 12x16 aluminum
about the same price, 24 sq ft more shade
Domi's all-aluminum 12 x 16 ft has louvers that open to 130 degrees, the widest range in our list. That lets you angle them against low morning or evening sun instead of just open or shut. It weighs 440 lb.
Best for: A patio that gets low sun from one side in the morning or evening
Purple Leaf 94AS 10x16
$270 more
The same 94.3 in tall, all-aluminum 94AS frame as the 10 x 12, stretched to 10 x 16 ft. That extra 40 sq ft fits a grill or a lounge chair next to the table. Shade screens and an LED strip come as add-ons.
Best for: A long, narrow patio along the back of the house with room for a table and a grill
Purple Leaf 12x16 white
$150 more, 24 sq ft more shade, higher score
A 12 x 16 ft all-aluminum Purple Leaf in white on 4.33 in posts, with two louver zones opening to 90 degrees. It carries a 4.8 average on Amazon, the highest in our comparison. The listing does not say how the louvers turn, so we list Purple Leaf's usual pole.
Best for: A sunny patio next to a white or light-colored house
Purple Leaf 92KS 10x14 LED
$129 cheaper, 28 sq ft less 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
Vortextove 12x16 aluminum
$385 cheaper, 24 sq ft more shade, higher score
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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The alternatives at a glance
Domi in aluminum, with louvers that open to 130 degrees
The 94AS frame with four more feet of shade
The best-reviewed model in our list, in white
Purple Leaf with a dimmable LED strip built in
A plain all-aluminum 12 x 16 with a crank