August 2023

The best aluminum windows at affordable price: Check our ranking of top-performing, budget-friendly options

This ranking of cheap aluminum windows was created to efficiently suggest you a system that will be the most expedient choice for your investment – whether you are looking for the cheapest windows, the best in their respective category, or the ones with the optimal value for money.

debesto’s team of technologists has carefully reviewed the technical data and taken into account the real opinions of our customers and company employees to provide you with a clear and detailed comparison of the best low-cost systems available on the Polish market. It’s the highest time to dispel the assumptions that “cheap” means that the said product will grant you poor quality.

Check out what aluminum windows and doors can contribute to your project.

the cheapest aluminum windows 2023 ranking

What are we comparing?

the cheapest aluminum windows 2023 ranking

The cheapest aluminum profiles

The cheapest aluminum windows are Aliplast Ecofutural. The test kit costs USD 5609.

In the ranking, we included only those cheap aluminum windows that also meet our strict minimum quality criteria. It’s an economic, but a safe shelf. When you buy windows of this category, you will get profiles that are ideal for both business bids or industrial/residential use.

Aluminum windows on the Aliplast Ecofutural profile, in addition to the lowest price, also have proper thermal performance.

Close on its heels, however, is Ponzio PE68, costing 5631 USD, with even better thermal performance and a 0.08 in lower minimum sash+frame height (3.86 in).

Suggested alternative: Aluprof MB-79N

When you are looking for something better, at an optimal price, we recommend the third place, which is Aluprof MB-79N. This system serves as a solid foundation for constructing all the required elements for your project. Aluprof MB-79N is also a favored selection in housing development and is particularly suited for applications like individual dwellings.

In short: when the investor cares about durability and decent parameters at the lowest price, opt for Aliplast Ecofutural. However, if your project requires something more energy-efficient, with narrower frames or balcony doors with a low threshold, bet on windows based on the Aluprof MB-79N system.

The cheapest aluminum windows

Best quality cheap aluminum windows

We have a tie! In the “quality” category, the winners are Cortizo COR 70 Industrial and Aluprof MB-79N.

Both systems received the same number of points from us for their completeness of solutions, solid hardware from Siegenia and Roto, very good thermal performance and similar min. frame and sash height, among other things.

Now you may be wondering, what is the difference between these systems anyway? Well, Aluprof MB-79N is cheaper, and Cortizo COR 70 Industrial overtakes its competitor in the min. frame and sash height of sash+frame by 0.08 in.

Third place belongs to the Yawal TM 74HI, which has a min. frame and sash height of 3.5 in, along with good thermal performance.

So why Cortizo? The Cortizo COR 70 Industrial stands out primarily due to the brand’s well-established reputation for quality and dependability, coupled with staying in step with the latest market trends. This system is recognized for its minimal frame and sash height, great thermal efficiency, and an aesthetic that exudes an industrial flair.

Windows from “quality” category

Cheap aluminum windows with the best quality/price ratio

The best aluminum windows in terms of “quality/price” is Aluprof MB-79N.

Aluprof MB-79N has left the competition behind, all thanks to its reasonable price, good thermal parameters and the completeness of the system. This profile definitely has everything that windows of this class should possesssolid hardware from Siegenia, the lowest heat loss and, most importantly, available reliable suppliers.

On the basis of this profile, we can make standard tilt and turn constructions, but also casement windows. Aluprof has a complete range, which means that we can match MB-79N windows with Aluprof’s bi-folding doors, as well as tilt-and-slide or lift-and-slide systems.

The slightly more expensive Cortizo COR 70 Industrial, which also has a complete range of windows and doors, has come to the forefront of the group behind Aluprof. Due to its low sash and frame height, this Cortizo profile is an excellent alternative when your client wants as much light as possible entering the room.

Windows from “quality/price” category

Additional categories — what else should you know?

Affordable energy-efficient aluminum windows

The Aluprof MB-79N and Cortizo COR 70 Industrial offer the least heat loss, both having U-Factor 0.26 (Uw 1.50). Following closely is the Yawal TM 74HI with U-Factor 0.27 (Uw 1.52).

*Reference window: 4 ft 0.43 in x 4 ft 10.27 in tilt-and-turn

The Uw coefficient indicates how much heat escapes through the window – this translates into heating bills, and the lower the Uw value, the greater the savings.

How much does this matter in practice?

Large-size aluminum windows, and in particular large glazing, help protect the interior of the house against heat loss.

We checked how this can translate into real savings for your customers. There are many energy calculators available on the web – we used the one from www.oszczednydom.pl.

Energy-efficient cheap aluminum windows

Window profile
U-Factor (Btu/h·ft2·F)
Uw (W/m2·K)
0.26
1.50
0.26
1.50
0.27
1.52
1.60
0.28
1.60
0.3
1.70
0.3
1.70
Difference in energy losses over the year (UW)

The slimmest cheap aluminum windows

Our new window ranking also takes into account the height of the profile visible from the outside. It is made up of the height of the sash profile and the frame profile (see the picture below).

The lowest frame height – only 3.46 in, belongs to Cortizo COR 70 Industrial.

In this category, it’s clear that the analyzed systems split into two groups. Like Cortizo, Yawal (3.5 in), Reynaers (3.5 in) and Aluprof (3.54 in) also allow very low frame and sash height rates, while the other profiles significantly deviate from the rest in terms of performance.

Why is the sash + frame height important?

The benefits of aluminum windows and doors encompass the reduced frame and sash height, allowing for increased natural light indoors. In simpler words, the higher the frame, the glass area is smaller, resulting in diminished interior light and potentially higher heating costs for the customer.

Thanks to the reduced size of the frame compared to the sash, the windows become more “frameless“. In practice, this means that they have been designed to minimize the visibility of the frame structure around the glass. Thanks to this effect, you can get the impression of a space that is more open and expansive.

Window profile
Min. frame + sash height
3.46 in
3.5 in
3.5 in
3.54 in
3.86 in
3.94 in
3.94 in

In addition, minimalist, frameless windows are currently a leading trend worldwide. Like other industries, the window market is moving toward the smallest possible frames (via hidden sashes and low heights, among other things), since such a solution is not only more aesthetically pleasing, but also more utilizable.

Aluminum windows with the lowest sash and frame height

Completeness of systems in cheap aluminum windows

What do we mean by completeness of systems?

We use the term to refer to the fact that a given supplier or manufacturer offers a wide range of different products, or components, that are technologically related, e.g., the system provider has a window profile, but also possess a lift-and-slide doors and bi-fold doors compatible with said system.

In the category of the most complete system, the maximum score was obtained by most profiles: Aluprof MB-79N, Cortizo COR 70 Industrial, Ponzio PE68 and Reynaers CS77.

Opting for these system providers ensures a comprehensive range of structures: from fixed/tilt-and-turn windows, options with concealed sashes, to a variety of patio door styles, and even panel doors. This diverse offering has earned each of these providers the highest possible points.

The other system suppliers each lacked one option. In the Aliplast Ecofutural system there is no option to hide the sash in the frame, in Aliplast Imperial you won’t create a balcony with a low threshold, and in Yawal TM 74HI you won’t obtain a bi-folding door.

Detailed comparison of cheap aluminum windows

Window profile
U-Factor (Btu/h·ft2·F)
Uw (W/m2·K)
Hardware
Height of sash+frame
System completeness
Reliability and repeatability of the supplier
Quality
Price netto (USD)
Quality/price
0.26
1.5
Siegenia Titan AFn
3.54 in
3
3
14
5702
25
0.3
1.7
Roto ALn
3.46 in
3
3
14
6936
20
0.27
1.52
Roto AL
3.5 in
2
3
13
7339
18
0.3
1.7
Sigenia LM5200 H EG
3.5 in
3
3
12
6723
18
0.28
1.6
Winkhaus Activpilot
3.86 in
2
2
10
5631
18
0.28
1.6
Siegenia Titan AF
3.94 in
2
3
10
5936
17
0.3
1.7
Sigenia Titan AF
100
2
2
9
5609
16

Ranking methodology

The so-called hard data, that is, the below-mentioned parameters of finished products, go first:

  • U-Value coefficient
  • minimum height of sash+frame

We also took into consideration:

  • completeness of the system
  • solutions (e.g., hardware) used by the manufacturer in the finished window
  • evaluation of the prefabricator (supplier)

If you are familiar with windows, you must be aware that even the best window system, but assembled at a poor manufacturer, will be of mediocre quality. How did we assess the reliability of the supplier? Our criteria included, for instance:

  • timeliness and repeatability of the manufacturer – this tells us about the reliability and stability of the supplier
  • complaint handling and technical support at the sales and after-sales stage
  • time of preparing quotations

The good news is that all the Polish manufacturers included in the ranking represent a solid, high level, which guarantees you that your order will be completed safely.

It is worth noting, however, that the ranking is by its nature subjective. This is also the case this time. Its result is not only a collection of facts, but also feelings and experiences of our company, debesto’s clients, prefabricators and system providers.

If, as a system provider, you see any irregularities in the description of your products, please let us know. We emphasize that it is the manufacturers who provide us with data for the compilation, thus they are responsible for this information about your profiles.

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