TOPENS A8131
#4 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
The TOPENS A8131 rates 3.2 among single swing automatic gate openers; the TOPENS XD852 rates 3.0 among dual swing ones. The TOPENS A8131 costs $340 less ($359 vs $699).
TOPENS XD852
#5 in Dual swingFull review
A smart dual kit for heavy paired gates near the house, where app control matters more than a safety listing.
Amazon $699$699
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different gate type classes (single swing and dual swing), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own gate type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | TOPENS A8131 | TOPENS XD852 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 89 gates up to 880 lb per leaf | 89 gates up to 880 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 80 gates up to 18 ft per leaf | 80 gates up to 18 ft per leaf |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 72 $359 | 47 $699 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| TOPENS A8131 | TOPENS XD852 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Dual swing |
| Heaviest gate | 880 lb | 880 lb |
| Longest gate | 18 ft | 18 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s | 15 s |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | Battery, solar ready |
| Motor voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 24.5 lb | 33.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2025-05 |