Ghost Controls Manor HDP1
#4 in Single swingFull review
A single gate kit for heavy column mounted estate gates that wants a UL 325 listing and a lifetime motor warranty.
Amazon $699$699
The Ghost Controls Manor HDP1 is the better automatic gate opener overall, rated 3.5 to 2.8. The Ghost Controls Manor HDP1 leads on warranty, gate length and gate weight. The ALEKO AS600 Smart Kit costs $50 less ($649 vs $699).
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ALEKO AS600 Smart Kit
#13 in Single swingFull review
A single gate kit that arrives with the keypad, photo eyes and app control most buyers add later, for a heavy gate on house power.
Amazon $649$649
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ghost Controls Manor HDP1 for warranty (1.5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), gate length (gates up to 20 ft per leaf vs gates up to 18 ft per leaf) and gate weight (gates up to 1,000 lb per leaf vs gates up to 880 lb per leaf).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single swing automatic gate opener; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ghost Controls Manor HDP1 | ALEKO AS600 Smart Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 100 gates up to 1,000 lb per leaf | 89 gates up to 880 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 100 gates up to 20 ft per leaf | 80 gates up to 18 ft per leaf |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 325 listed | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 20 $699 | 26 $649 |
| Warranty 25% | 12 1.5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ghost Controls Manor HDP1 | ALEKO AS600 Smart Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Single swing |
| Heaviest gate | 1,000 lb | 880 lb |
| Longest gate | 20 ft | 18 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s | - |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | Battery, solar ready |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 24 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 1 year |