For buyers who want a budget steel shed: 10 x 10 ft of galvanized steel for $799.99 ($8 per sq ft).
Amazon $799.99The Arrow 10x10 Steel Shed is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The Arrow 10x10 Steel Shed leads on value. The Duramax Apex Pro 10.5x8 Shed wins on construction. The Arrow 10x10 Steel Shed costs $829.01 less ($799.99 vs $1,629).
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For buyers who want a low-maintenance vinyl shed: 10.5 x 8 ft of vinyl for $1,629 ($19.39 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,629Which should you buy?
- Choose the Arrow 10x10 Steel Shed for value ($8 per sq ft, $1.37 per cu ft ($799.99) vs $19.39 per sq ft, $3.39 per cu ft ($1,629)).
- Choose the Duramax Apex Pro 10.5x8 Shed for construction (vinyl over a steel frame, 20 lb per sq ft roof load vs galvanized steel).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large outdoor storage shed; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Arrow 10x10 Steel Shed | Duramax Apex Pro 10.5x8 Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 74 $8 per sq ft, $1.37 per cu ft ($799.99) | 37 $19.39 per sq ft, $3.39 per cu ft ($1,629) |
| Size 15% | 82 100 sq ft of floor | 75 84 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 50 galvanized steel | 88 vinyl over a steel frame, 20 lb per sq ft roof load |
| Features 20% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 62 floor frame only, windows or skylights, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 79 12-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Arrow 10x10 Steel Shed | Duramax Apex Pro 10.5x8 Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 10 x 10 ft | 10.5 x 8 ft |
| Floor area | 100 sq ft | 84 sq ft |
| Capacity | 582.6 cu ft | 481 cu ft |
| Sidewall height | 71.2 in | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Galvanized steel | Vinyl |
| Construction | Galvanized steel | Vinyl over a steel frame |
| Floor | - | Frame or kit only |
| Snow or roof load | - | 20 lb per sq ft |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | Yes |
| Windows or skylights | - | Yes |
| Vents | - | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 12 years | - |
