DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed
#6 in MediumFull review
For buyers who want a budget steel shed: 7 x 5 ft of galvanized steel for $249.99 ($7.14 per sq ft).
Amazon $264.42$264.42
The DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed and the Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed leads on value. The Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U wins on features and construction. The DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed costs $735.55 less ($264.42 vs $999.97).
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Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U
#7 in MediumFull review
For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 4.5 ft of resin for $999.97 ($31.75 per sq ft).
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed for value ($7.55 per sq ft, $1.56 per cu ft ($264.42) vs $31.75 per sq ft, $6.06 per cu ft ($999.97)).
- Choose the Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U for features (floor included, windows or skylights, shelving vs windows or skylights, vents) and construction (steel-reinforced resin vs galvanized steel).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every medium outdoor storage shed; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed | Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 73 $7.55 per sq ft, $1.56 per cu ft ($264.42) | 15 $31.75 per sq ft, $6.06 per cu ft ($999.97) |
| Size 15% | 37 35 sq ft of floor | 32 31.5 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 50 galvanized steel | 85 steel-reinforced resin |
| Features 20% | 45 windows or skylights, vents | 80 floor included, windows or skylights, shelving |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 64 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed | Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 7 x 5 ft | 7 x 4.5 ft |
| Floor area | 35 sq ft | 31.5 sq ft |
| Capacity | 170 cu ft | 165 cu ft |
| Build | ||
| Material | Galvanized steel | Resin |
| Construction | Galvanized steel | Steel-reinforced resin |
| Floor | - | Included |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | - |
| Windows or skylights | Yes | Yes |
| Vents | Yes | - |
| Shelving | - | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | - | 10 years |