Ghost Controls Pro LSM1
#3 in Single swingFull review
A heavy decorative or estate single gate kit for buyers who want a UL 325 listing and the longest warranty in the Ghost range.
Amazon $749$749
The Ghost Controls Pro LSM1 is the better automatic gate opener overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The Ghost Controls Pro LSM1 leads on warranty, gate length and gate weight. The TOPENS A8131 wins on price. The TOPENS A8131 costs $390 less ($359 vs $749).
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TOPENS A8131
#7 in Single swingFull review
A low cost opener for a heavy single gate near an outlet. Pick a UL 325 listed kit instead where the gate faces a public road or children.
Amazon $359$359
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ghost Controls Pro LSM1 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), gate length (gates up to 20 ft per leaf vs gates up to 18 ft per leaf) and gate weight (gates up to 1,000 lb per leaf vs gates up to 880 lb per leaf).
- Choose the TOPENS A8131 for price ($359 vs $749).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single swing automatic gate opener; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ghost Controls Pro LSM1 | TOPENS A8131 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 100 gates up to 1,000 lb per leaf | 89 gates up to 880 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 100 gates up to 20 ft per leaf | 80 gates up to 18 ft per leaf |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 325 listed | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 14 $749 | 72 $359 |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ghost Controls Pro LSM1 | TOPENS A8131 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Single swing |
| Heaviest gate | 1,000 lb | 880 lb |
| Longest gate | 20 ft | 18 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s | 15 s |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | Battery, solar ready |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 25 lb | 24.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |