Alternatives to the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)
We last saw the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) at £854 for 5.1 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.
| Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) | Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse | Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8 | Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse | Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 | Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £854 | £799 | £789 | £789 | £1,049 | £509 |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.6 x 2.6 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.4 x 2.5 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 5.1 m² | 4.9 m² | 6.6 m² | 6 m² | 8.2 m² | 5 m² |
| Glazing | Glass, 3 mm | Glass | Glass, 3 mm | Polycarbonate | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm |
| Vents | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Base included | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Guarantee | 12 years | 20 years | 12 years | 5 years | 12 years | 12 years |
| Score | 6.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse
£55 cheaper, 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
Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8
£65 cheaper, 1.5 m² more 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
Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£65 cheaper, 0.9 m² more 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
Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
£195 dearer, 3.1 m² more floor space
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
Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8
£345 cheaper
The Venus 5000 is a 6x8 in anodised aluminium with 3 mm horticultural glass in 610 x 610 mm panes. It has a sliding door, one roof vent and gutters, with a 12 year warranty.
Best for: First-time glass greenhouse buyers who want a 6x8 for tomatoes and seedlings at a fair price
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The alternatives at a glance
A tall aluminium lean-to with a louvre
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents
A square 8x8 with double doors
A green 8x10 with four vents and double doors
A well-priced 6x8 glasshouse with large panes