ALEKO Electric Awning 10 x 8 ft
#7 in Under 12 ftFull review
A 10 x 8 ft motorized awning at $349, for a door-sized spot where a remote matters.
Amazon $349$349
The ALEKO Electric Awning 10 x 8 ft and the Awntech Destin Manual 8 x 6.5 ft are evenly matched, rated 2.9 and 2.9. The ALEKO Electric Awning 10 x 8 ft leads on value, features and coverage. The Awntech Destin Manual 8 x 6.5 ft wins on warranty. The ALEKO Electric Awning 10 x 8 ft costs $829.36 less ($349 vs $1,178.36).
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Awntech Destin Manual 8 x 6.5 ft
#8 in Under 12 ftFull review
A small 8 x 6.5 ft acrylic crank awning with a hood, for a door where the fabric and build matter more than the area.
Amazon $1,178.36$1,178.36
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ALEKO Electric Awning 10 x 8 ft for value ($4.36 per sq ft ($349, 80 sq ft) vs $22.66 per sq ft ($1,178.36, 52 sq ft)), features (motorized with remote, ships fully assembled, hand-crank backup vs hood or cassette) and coverage (80 sq ft (10 x 8 ft), width x projection vs 52 sq ft (8 x 6.5 ft), width x projection).
- Choose the Awntech Destin Manual 8 x 6.5 ft for warranty (5-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 | ALEKO Electric Awning 10 x 8 ft | Awntech Destin Manual 8 x 6.5 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $4.36 per sq ft ($349, 80 sq ft) | 0 $22.66 per sq ft ($1,178.36, 52 sq ft) |
| Coverage 10% | 20 80 sq ft (10 x 8 ft), width x projection | 1 52 sq ft (8 x 6.5 ft), width x projection |
| Features 20% | 55 motorized with remote, ships fully assembled, hand-crank backup | 20 hood or cassette |
| Build and fabric 25% | 50 UV rating not published, wind speed not published | 88 acrylic fabric, UV 80+, wind speed not published |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| ALEKO Electric Awning 10 x 8 ft | Awntech Destin Manual 8 x 6.5 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Width | 10 ft | 8 ft |
| Projection | 8 ft | 6.5 ft |
| Coverage | 80 sq ft (calculated) | 52 sq ft (calculated) |
| Pitch | - | 0 to 15 degrees |
| Operation | ||
| Operation | Motorized | Manual crank |
| Remote | Yes | No |
| Hand-crank backup | Yes | No |
| Solar powered | No | No |
| Build and fabric | ||
| Frame | Powder-coated aluminum | Aluminum and steel with dual-cabled arms |
| Fabric | - | 100% solution-dyed acrylic |
| UV rating | - | 80+ |
| Hood or cassette | No | Yes |
| Ships fully assembled | Yes | - |
| Other | ||
| Price per sq ft | $4.36 | $22.66 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |