TOPENS DK1000S Solar
#3 in SlidingFull review
A solar sliding gate kit for a heavy gate away from the house. Budget for a 24 V battery and enough rack for the full gate.
Amazon $459$459
The TOPENS DK1000S Solar is the better automatic gate opener overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The TOPENS DK1000S Solar leads on gate weight. The Blütezeit 1400lb Solar Sliding wins on price. The Blütezeit 1400lb Solar Sliding costs $89.01 less ($369.99 vs $459).
Blütezeit 1400lb Solar Sliding
#4 in SlidingFull review
A low cost solar sliding gate kit with app control for a medium gate away from power. Check gate length with the seller first.
Amazon $369.99$369.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the TOPENS DK1000S Solar for gate weight (gates up to 1,800 lb vs gates up to 1,400 lb).
- Choose the Blütezeit 1400lb Solar Sliding for price ($369.99 vs $459).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every sliding automatic gate opener; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TOPENS DK1000S Solar | Blütezeit 1400lb Solar Sliding |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 68 gates up to 1,800 lb | 53 gates up to 1,400 lb |
| Gate length 15% | 81 gates up to 40 ft | 50 gate length limit not published (neutral score used) |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 79 $459 | 96 $369.99 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| TOPENS DK1000S Solar | Blütezeit 1400lb Solar Sliding | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Sliding | Sliding |
| Heaviest gate | 1,800 lb | 1,400 lb |
| Longest gate | 40 ft | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Solar (panel included) | Solar (panel included) |
| Solar panel | 30 W | 20 W |
| Battery | - | 6 Ah |
| Motor voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 45 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |