Alternatives to the Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8
We last saw the Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8 at £789 for 6.6 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 Neptune 6700 8x8 | Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse | Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) | Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Halls Popular 6x10 | Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £789 | £799 | £854 | £789 | £548 | £1,049 |
| Size | 8 x 8 ft (2.6 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.4 x 2.5 m) | 6 x 10 ft (1.9 x 3.2 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) |
| Floor area | 6.6 m² | 4.9 m² | 5.1 m² | 6 m² | 6.1 m² | 8.2 m² |
| Glazing | Glass, 3 mm | Glass | Glass, 3 mm | Polycarbonate | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm |
| Vents | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Base included | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Guarantee | 12 years | 20 years | 12 years | 5 years | 12 years | 12 years |
| Score | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse
about the same price, 1.7 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 Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)
£65 dearer, 1.5 m² less floor space, higher score
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
Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
about the same price, 0.6 m² less floor space, polycarbonate
The Balance is 8ft by 8ft with clear single-wall sides and a twin-wall roof on a silver aluminium frame. Double hinged doors with a low threshold open onto a galvanised steel base, and gutters come included.
Best for: Keen growers who want a roomy square house for staging both sides and a central path
Halls Popular 6x10
£241 cheaper, 0.5 m² less floor space
The 6x10 Popular adds 2ft of length to the classic Halls design, with 3 mm horticultural glass, a sliding door, one roof vent and gutters. Halls makes the Popular only 6ft wide.
Best for: Tomato growers who have outgrown a 6x8 and want a familiar Halls glasshouse
Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
£260 dearer, 1.6 m² more floor space, higher score
The Jupiter 8300 is an 8x10 with a green powder-coated frame, 3 mm horticultural glass, four roof vents, double sliding doors and gutters. It stands 230 cm tall with 151 cm eaves.
Best for: Keen growers who want a large glasshouse with good ventilation for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
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The alternatives at a glance
A tall aluminium lean-to with a louvre
A modern black 6x8 with toughened glass
A square 8x8 with double doors
More room in a classic Halls glasshouse
A green 8x10 with four vents and double doors