Domi vs Mirador

Lineup and price range

Domi Outdoor Living has eight models from $649.99 to $1,999.99, with a median of $1,282.99: four louvered pergolas and four hardtop gazebos. Mirador Outdoor has 14 models from $1,499 to $7,499, with a median of $3,299: 13 pergolas and one gazebo. Mirador's median is $2,016.01 higher. Brand pages: Domi and Mirador.

Same size, different price

At 10' x 10' the Domi costs $1,045.99 and the Mirador 111S costs $1,499. Domi states 14 lb/sq ft snow load, 72 mph wind and a 5 year warranty. Mirador states 20.8 lb/sq ft, 90.2 mph and 3 years.

At about 10' x 13' the Domi is $1,519.99 and the Mirador 111DA is $2,399. The Mirador states 26.6 lb/sq ft and 102 mph, nearly double the Domi's snow load, with a 4 year warranty. At 10' x 20' the Domi is $1,999.99 for 200 sq ft, and the Mirador 111S is $3,299 for 198 sq ft. Price divided by covered area is $10.00 per square foot for the Domi and $16.66 for the Mirador.

Gazebos

Domi's aluminum gazebo 12' x 16' costs $1,699.99 and states 22 lb/sq ft and 40 mph. Mirador's 111A Offset gazebo 10' x 16' costs $2,799 and states 41 lb/sq ft, 90.2 mph and 4 years. Domi's cheaper wall-mounted 12' x 16' costs $1,029.99 and states 60 mph.

Which fits which buyer

Choose Domi if budget decides it. It is first on the gazebo list and the under $2,000 pergola list, and its 5 year warranty beats Mirador's 2 to 4 years. Choose Mirador if you live where snow or high wind is common. It holds the first eleven places on the snow list, where Domi places 22nd to 23rd. Mirador also offers sizes up to 283 sq ft, while Domi tops out at 200 sq ft.