Alternatives to the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum

We last saw the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum at $2,244 for 192 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.

	Vortextove 12x16 aluminum	Kozyard 12x16 aluminum	Domi 12x16 aluminum	Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet	Purple Leaf 12x16 white	Mellcom 10x20 with curtains
Price	$2,244	$2,048	$2,599	$1,900	$2,779	$1,850
Size	12 x 16 ft	12 x 16 ft	12 x 16 ft	12 x 16 ft	12 x 16 ft	10 x 20 ft
Shaded area	192 sq ft	192 sq ft	192 sq ft	192 sq ft	192 sq ft	200 sq ft
Build	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	All aluminum	Aluminum frame, steel louvers
Louver control	Hand crank	Pull sling	not published	Pull sling	Pole	Hand crank
Wind rating	not published	65 mph	not published	82.5 mph	72 mph	50 mph
Warranty	not published	not published	not published	not published	not published	not published
Score	6.3 / 10	5.2 / 10	6.0 / 10	7.0 / 10	6.4 / 10	6.4 / 10

Alternative 1

Kozyard 12x16 aluminum

$196 cheaper, rated for 65 mph

Kozyard's 12 x 16 ft is all aluminum, 90 in tall, with rope-operated louvers and drainage. It is rated for 65 mph when properly anchored.

Best for: A 12 x 16 patio in a moderate climate

Check the price at Amazon Vortextove 12x16 aluminum vs Kozyard 12x16 aluminum in detail

Alternative 2

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

Check the price at Amazon Vortextove 12x16 aluminum vs Domi 12x16 aluminum in detail

Alternative 3

Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet

$344 cheaper, rated for 82.5 mph, higher score

The same all-aluminum 12 x 16 ft frame and 82.5 mph rating as Aoxun's curtain model, plus a power outlet built into the frame for a fan, lights or a phone charger. Curtains and netting come in the box.

Best for: A windy yard where you want a fan or lights under the roof

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Alternative 4

Purple Leaf 12x16 white

$535 more, rated for 72 mph, 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

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Alternative 5

Mellcom 10x20 with curtains

$394 cheaper, aluminum frame, steel louvers, rated for 50 mph

Mellcom's 10 x 20 ft has an aluminum frame, steel louvers in four crank-operated zones, and curtains in the box. The listing gives the wind rating as a range, 50 to 80 mph. We score 50, the bottom of that range.

Best for: A long patio where you want curtains and zones for little money

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