For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 4.5 ft of resin for $999.97 ($31.75 per sq ft).
Amazon $999.97The Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U leads on features and construction. The Rubbermaid 7x7 Large Resin Shed wins on size. The Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U costs $103.13 less ($999.97 vs $1,103.10).
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For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 7 ft of resin for $1,112.31 ($22.70 per sq ft).
Amazon $1,103.10Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U for features (floor included, windows or skylights, shelving vs floor included, vents) and construction (steel-reinforced resin vs resin panels, 15 lb per sq ft roof load).
- Choose the Rubbermaid 7x7 Large Resin Shed for size (49 sq ft of floor vs 31.5 sq ft of floor).
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 | Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U | Rubbermaid 7x7 Large Resin Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 15 $31.75 per sq ft, $6.06 per cu ft ($999.97) | 22 $22.51 per sq ft ($1,103.10) |
| Size 15% | 32 31.5 sq ft of floor | 51 49 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 85 steel-reinforced resin | 66 resin panels, 15 lb per sq ft roof load |
| Features 20% | 80 floor included, windows or skylights, shelving | 55 floor included, vents |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Lifetime 7x4.5 Shed 60495U | Rubbermaid 7x7 Large Resin Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 7 x 4.5 ft | 7 x 7 ft |
| Floor area | 31.5 sq ft | 49 sq ft |
| Capacity | 165 cu ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Resin | Resin |
| Construction | Steel-reinforced resin | Resin panels |
| Floor | Included | Included |
| Snow or roof load | - | 15 lb per sq ft |
| Doors and features | ||
| Windows or skylights | Yes | - |
| Vents | - | Yes |
| Shelving | Yes | - |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | - |
