Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse vs Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse
Best for: Gardeners who want a sturdier 8x10 than the budget brands without going to Rhino prices
Last price we saw
£1,099
Score 7.0 out of 10
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Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
Best for: Keen growers who want a large glasshouse with good ventilation for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
Last price we saw
£1,049
Score 6.5 out of 10
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Our verdict
- The Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 has more vents (4 against 2), which stops it overheating in a summer heatwave.
- Only the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse comes with a base or base frame.
- Guarantee: 20 years on the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse, 12 years on the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10.
- On overall score the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse comes out ahead (7 to 6.5).
| Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse | Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,049 |
| Price per m² | £134 | £128 |
| Type | Greenhouse | Greenhouse |
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm |
| Frame | aluminium, plain (powder-coated colours optional) | aluminium, green powder-coated (black option) |
| Size | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) |
| Floor area | 8.2 m² | 8.2 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.48 m | 2.30 m |
| Eaves height | 1.59 m | 1.51 m |
| Roof vents | 2 | 4 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 | 0 |
| Door | single sliding door | double sliding doors |
| Base included | Yes | No |
| Gutters included | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No | No |
| Snow load | not published | not published |
| Weight | not published | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 20 years | 12 years |
| Score | 7 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |