Alternatives to the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
We last saw the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 at £1,049 for 8.2 m² of floor space. These 5 models come in a similar size and price bracket. We sort them by how close they are, not by commission.
| Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 | Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse | Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8 | Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) | Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse | Halls Magnum 8x10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,049 | £1,099 | £789 | £854 | £799 | £1,999 |
| Size | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.6 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) |
| Floor area | 8.2 m² | 8.2 m² | 6.6 m² | 5.1 m² | 4.9 m² | 8.3 m² |
| Glazing | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass | Glass, 3 mm |
| Vents | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Base included | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Guarantee | 12 years | 20 years | 12 years | 12 years | 20 years | 12 years |
| Score | 6.5 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse
£50 dearer, base included, 20-year guarantee
The Elite Belmont 8x10 has an aluminium frame with an integral low-threshold base, 3 mm horticultural glass, two roof vents, a sliding door and gutters. Elite gives a 20 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a sturdier 8x10 than the budget brands without going to Rhino prices
Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8
£260 cheaper, 1.6 m² less floor space
The Neptune 6700 is 8ft wide and 8ft long, 230 cm tall, with 3 mm horticultural glass, two roof vents, a sliding door and gutters. Vitavia gives a 12 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want room for both tomatoes and seed trays in one square house
Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)
£195 cheaper, 3.1 m² less floor space
The Qube 6x8 has a black powder-coated box-section frame with 3 mm toughened glass, two roof vents and a lockable sliding door with a low threshold. It stands 219 cm at the ridge, with a 12 year warranty.
Best for: Design-conscious gardeners with children or pets who want glass without the risk of horticultural panes
Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse
£250 cheaper, 3.3 m² less floor space, 20-year guarantee
The Elite Kensington 6x8 lean-to stands 240 cm tall with 180 cm eaves, in plain aluminium with horticultural glass, one roof vent, one louvre, a sliding door and gutters. Elite gives a 20 year warranty.
Best for: A tall house wall where you want a roomy lean-to for tomatoes, vines and overwintering
Halls Magnum 8x10
£950 dearer
The Magnum 8x10 has a silver aluminium frame with cast iron joints at ridge and eaves, 3 mm toughened glass, four roof vents and double sliding doors. It stands 258 cm at the ridge with 148 cm eaves.
Best for: Keen growers who want a big glass greenhouse with plenty of headroom for vines and tall tomatoes
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The alternatives at a glance
A strong aluminium 8x10 with a built-in base
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents
A modern black 6x8 with toughened glass
A tall aluminium lean-to with a louvre
A tall, wide Halls glasshouse with cast iron joints