For buyers who want a no-paint resin shed: 7 x 4 ft of resin for $999.99 ($35.71 per sq ft).
Amazon $999.99The Suncast Vista 7x4 Vertical Shed is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Suncast Vista 7x4 Vertical Shed leads on features and construction. The Patiowell 6x4 Metal Shed wins on value. The Patiowell 6x4 Metal Shed costs $830 less ($169.99 vs $999.99).
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For buyers who want a budget steel shed: 6 x 4 ft of galvanized steel for $165.99 ($6.92 per sq ft).
Amazon $169.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Suncast Vista 7x4 Vertical Shed for features (floor included, windows or skylights, vents vs vents) and construction (steel-reinforced resin vs galvanized steel).
- Choose the Patiowell 6x4 Metal Shed for value ($7.08 per sq ft ($169.99) vs $35.71 per sq ft, $5.35 per cu ft ($999.99)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small outdoor storage shed; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Suncast Vista 7x4 Vertical Shed | Patiowell 6x4 Metal Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 16 $35.71 per sq ft, $5.35 per cu ft ($999.99) | 67 $7.08 per sq ft ($169.99) |
| Size 15% | 27 28 sq ft of floor | 20 24 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 85 steel-reinforced resin | 50 galvanized steel |
| Features 20% | 80 floor included, windows or skylights, vents | 20 vents |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Suncast Vista 7x4 Vertical Shed | Patiowell 6x4 Metal Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 7 x 4 ft | 6 x 4 ft |
| Floor area | 28 sq ft | 24 sq ft |
| Capacity | 187 cu ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Resin | Galvanized steel |
| Construction | Steel-reinforced resin | Galvanized steel |
| Floor | Included | - |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | Yes |
| Windows or skylights | Yes | - |
| Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | - |
