Mirador 111DA 10x20 vs Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens
Mirador 111DA 10x20
Best for: A long patio in a place with real winters or storms
Maker's list price
$4,399
Score 7.5 out of 10
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Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens
Best for: A west-facing patio that takes the evening sun and needs privacy on the sides
Last price we saw
$3,629
Score 6.4 out of 10
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Our verdict
- Per square foot the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens costs less ($18.90 against $22.00).
- The Mirador 111DA 10x20 carries the higher wind rating (102 mph against 72 mph).
- Louver control: hand crank on the Mirador 111DA 10x20, pole on the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens.
- Only the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens comes with side curtains.
- Warranty: 5 years on the Mirador 111DA 10x20, none we could find on the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens.
- On overall score the Mirador 111DA 10x20 comes out ahead (7.5 to 6.4).
| Mirador 111DA 10x20 | Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,399 | $3,629 |
| Price per sq ft | $22.00 | $18.90 |
| Size | 10 x 20 ft | 12 x 16 ft |
| Shaded area | 200 sq ft | 192 sq ft |
| Height | 98.7 in (8.2 ft) | 94.3 in (7.9 ft) |
| Build | All aluminum | All aluminum |
| Louver control | Hand crank | Pole |
| Louver zones | not published | 2 |
| Max louver angle | 98° | 90° |
| Wind rating | 102 mph | 72 mph |
| Snow rating | 26.6 psf | not published |
| Mounting | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Drainage through posts | Yes | Yes |
| Side curtains included | No | Yes |
| LED lights | No | No |
| Color | Charcoal | Gray |
| Weight | not published | 645 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | not published |
| Score | 7.5 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |