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Sunjoy Meridian vs Kozyard Alexander 12x16

Sunjoy Meridian 13x15 vs Kozyard Alexander 12x16: two freestanding hardtop gazebos with netting compared on frame, wind rating, roof load and price.

Where each one wins

Worked out from the specs and prices below.

Side by side

Rows that differ are marked.

SpecMeridian Woodgrain Tall Metal Gazebo with Netting 13' x 15'Alexander Hardtop Gazebo 12' x 16'
Lowest price$1,596.54$1,589.99
TypeHardtop gazeboHardtop gazebo
Width13 ft12 ft
Length15 ft16 ft
Covered area195 sq ft192 sq ft
Height10.4 ft10 ft
FrameSteelAluminum
RoofGalvanized steelGalvanized steel
Snow loadNot listedNot listed
Wind rating50 mph60 mph
MountingFreestandingNot listed
Built-in guttersNot listedYes
WarrantyNot listed1 year
Weight540.13 lbNot listed

Where both rank

Place and score in each best list that ranks both. Scores compare models within one list.

ListMeridian Woodgrain Tall Metal Gazebo with Netting 13' x 15'Alexander Hardtop Gazebo 12' x 16'Models ranked
Best Hardtop Gazebos#7 (score 65)#4 (score 68)23

What actually separates them

These two cost almost the same. As of November 8, 2026, the Sunjoy Meridian is $1,596.54 at Sunjoy and the Kozyard Alexander is $1,589.99 at Kozyard. Both have a galvanized steel roof and include curtains or netting, so the differences sit in the frame, the weather data and the size.

The Meridian has a steel frame, covers 195 sq ft on a 13 ft by 15 ft footprint, stands 10.4 ft tall and weighs 540.13 lb. Its total roof load is 3,400 lb and its wind rating is 50 mph. The Kozyard has an aluminum frame, covers 192 sq ft on a 12 ft by 16 ft footprint and stands 10 ft tall. Its wind rating is 60 mph, its total roof load is 2,500 lb and it adds built-in gutters.

Warranty is thin on the Kozyard at 1 year, and our data shows no warranty figure for the Meridian. Ask the seller before ordering. Our guide to aluminum vs steel gazebos explains why the frame metal affects rust and weight.

In the best hardtop gazebos list the Kozyard is at place 4 with 68 and the Meridian at place 7 with 65.

Which to buy

Pick the Kozyard if wind is your main worry, since 60 mph beats 50 mph, and if you want gutters and an aluminum frame that does not rust the way steel can.

Pick the Meridian if you want the taller 10.4 ft canopy, the higher 3,400 lb roof load and a slightly larger covered area. Its heavier steel build suits a permanent spot. If you are unsure which size fits, read what size pergola or gazebo.

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