U-MAX Manual Awning 10 x 8 ft
#4 in Under 12 ftFull review
A 10 x 8 ft crank awning at $160 with a 1-year warranty, sized for a door or small balcony.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
The U-MAX Manual Awning 10 x 8 ft and the Advaning Classic Electric 10 x 8 ft are evenly matched, rated 3.0 and 2.9. The U-MAX Manual Awning 10 x 8 ft leads on value. The Advaning Classic Electric 10 x 8 ft wins on features and warranty. The U-MAX Manual Awning 10 x 8 ft costs $1,168.33 less ($159.99 vs $1,328.32).
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Advaning Classic Electric 10 x 8 ft
#6 in Under 12 ftFull review
A 10 x 8 ft electric acrylic awning with a 3-year warranty, for a small deck.
Amazon $1,328.32$1,328.32
Which should you buy?
- Choose the U-MAX Manual Awning 10 x 8 ft for value ($2 per sq ft ($159.99, 80 sq ft) vs $16.60 per sq ft ($1,328.32, 80 sq ft)).
- Choose the Advaning Classic Electric 10 x 8 ft for features (motorized with remote, ships fully assembled, hand-crank backup vs none of the listed features) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 12 ft patio awning; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | U-MAX Manual Awning 10 x 8 ft | Advaning Classic Electric 10 x 8 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $2 per sq ft ($159.99, 80 sq ft) | 9 $16.60 per sq ft ($1,328.32, 80 sq ft) |
| Coverage 10% | 20 80 sq ft (10 x 8 ft), width x projection | 20 80 sq ft (10 x 8 ft), width x projection |
| Features 20% | 0 none of the listed features | 55 motorized with remote, ships fully assembled, hand-crank backup |
| Build and fabric 25% | 70 280 g/m2 polyester, UV 80+, 30 mph claimed | 72 acrylic fabric, UV rating not published, wind speed not published |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| U-MAX Manual Awning 10 x 8 ft | Advaning Classic Electric 10 x 8 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Width | 10 ft | 10 ft |
| Projection | 8 ft | 8 ft |
| Coverage | 80 sq ft (calculated) | 80 sq ft (calculated) |
| Pitch | 40 to 90 degrees | Two-loop pitch adjustment |
| Operation | ||
| Operation | Manual crank | Motorized |
| Remote | No | Yes |
| Hand-crank backup | No | Yes |
| Solar powered | No | No |
| Build and fabric | ||
| Frame | Powder-coated aluminum roller and steel frame | 40 x 40 mm powder-coated steel torsion bar and 70 mm aluminum roller tube |
| Fabric | 280 g/m2 polyester, PU coated | 100% acrylic |
| Fabric weight | 280 g/m2 | - |
| UV rating | 80+ | - |
| Wind rating | 30 mph (maker claim) | - |
| Hood or cassette | No | No |
| Ships fully assembled | No | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Price per sq ft | $2.00 | $16.60 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |