For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 7 ft of resin for $1,229.99 ($25.10 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,229.99The Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed leads on construction, features and size. The DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed wins on value. The DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed costs $965.57 less ($264.42 vs $1,229.99).
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For buyers who want a budget steel shed: 7 x 5 ft of galvanized steel for $249.99 ($7.14 per sq ft).
Amazon $264.42Which should you buy?
- Choose the Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed for construction (steel-reinforced resin, 40 lb per sq ft roof load vs galvanized steel), features (floor included, windows or skylights, vents vs windows or skylights, vents) and size (49 sq ft of floor vs 35 sq ft of floor).
- Choose the DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed for value ($7.55 per sq ft, $1.56 per cu ft ($264.42) vs $25.10 per sq ft, $3.88 per cu ft ($1,229.99)).
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 | Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed | DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 30 $25.10 per sq ft, $3.88 per cu ft ($1,229.99) | 73 $7.55 per sq ft, $1.56 per cu ft ($264.42) |
| Size 15% | 51 49 sq ft of floor | 37 35 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 100 steel-reinforced resin, 40 lb per sq ft roof load | 50 galvanized steel |
| Features 20% | 80 floor included, windows or skylights, vents | 45 windows or skylights, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Suncast Modernist 7x7 Shed | DWVO 7x5 Metal Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 7 x 7 ft | 7 x 5 ft |
| Floor area | 49 sq ft | 35 sq ft |
| Capacity | 317 cu ft | 170 cu ft |
| Build | ||
| Material | Resin | Galvanized steel |
| Construction | Steel-reinforced resin | Galvanized steel |
| Floor | Included | - |
| Snow or roof load | 40 lb per sq ft | - |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | Yes |
| Door width | 60 in | - |
| Door height | 72 in | - |
| Windows or skylights | Yes | Yes |
| Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | - |
