For the price, this one is a no-brainer. The color is exactly what i wanted to go with my furniture. It completes the look. My garden is also very colorful, so this umbrella fits in well.

The lights aren't overly bright. I keep the lights on all the time and it consistently stays brightly lit through the night. The solar panel with a rechargeable aa battery lights up some decorative leds inside the umbrella.

The metal pole, and ribs in the umbrella are thick and sturdy, without adding a lot of weight. The crank mechanism has worked perfectly each time it has been opened, without feeling like it's straining to pull up the ribs. I have given it a three for ...  Read More

The fabric of this umbrella is sufficiently thick to block plenty of light, yet not wind up breaking down and shredding from uv exposure. It gives me just a little bit of respite from the heat and the beating sun. Needed some shade for balcony.

The material is very water resistant so water will not seep into the material when it is rained on. It is sturdy even through the monsoon's. Have hummingbird feeders but they were out of red.