TOPENS PW302 vs US Automatic Sentry 300

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The US Automatic Sentry 300 rates 3.2 among single swing automatic gate openers; the TOPENS PW302 rates 2.4 among dual swing ones. The TOPENS PW302 costs $996 less ($399 vs $1,395).

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TOPENS PW302 vs US Automatic Sentry 300

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 weightUS Automatic Sentry 300TOPENS PW302
Overall rating3.2/52.4/5
Gate weight 20%24 gates up to 400 lb per leaf0 gates up to 300 lb per leaf
Gate length 15%100 gates up to 20 ft per leaf20 gates up to 12 ft per leaf
Safety listing 15%100 UL 325 listed0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none
Price 25%0 $1,39590 $399
Warranty 25%50 3-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

US Automatic Sentry 300TOPENS PW302
Gate
Gate typeSingle swingDual swing
Heaviest gate400 lb300 lb
Longest gate20 ft12 ft
Time to open16 s15 s
UL 325 listedYes-
Power
PowerBattery, solar readyAC
Motor voltage12 V24 V
Build
Remotes included22
Weight-34.6 lb
Warranty3 years1 year

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