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Explore 2023 recommendations for the best vinyl windows currently available (although not all selections and models may be available in your area). While these are our recommendations for top vinyl frame models and series, there are no doubt additional products that will provide excellent results as well.

Dane - Site Editor - Updated in January, 2024

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Best Vinyl Windows :: Enviro-Star 800

The 800 EnviroStar from HiMark is regarded as one of the top options available. The 800DX is very popular, with a frame thickness of 0.80, which makes it very durable and strong. The U-value is 0.36, and Air Infiltration is 0.01. It is one of the highest priced vinyl series on the market, with a variety of colors and finishes for both the interior and exterior, plus some excellent hardware options including brass.

Installed DH Pricing: $1000


Best Vinyl Windows :: Soft-Lite Imperial LS

The Pro and LS have very similar performance numbers but they are very different in design. The different manufacturing equipment causes differences in the welds. The LS has triple weather stripping and has an AI of 0.02, plus it uses kevlar for reinforcing. The Pro, with aluminum reinforcement, has an 0.07 AI. The LS also has an Intercept spacer, which is very good. This option is probably equal to the Anlin Coronado Model.

Installed DH Pricing: $950


Best Vinyl Windows :: Okna 500 Insul-Tec

The Okna 500 series is used as a replacement window, but sometimes is seen in new construction as well, with a nailing fin or a flange and J-channel. The efficiency numbers are a little better than the 400, with a U-value of 0.25, AI 0.02, SHGC 0.28, and DP50. In addition, it has some upgraded features. The sill wall is improved and it comes with a Duralite spacer. It is a good value for a mid-grade price.

Installed DH Pricing: $850


Best Vinyl Windows :: Sunrise Restorations

Sunrise's top window line, the Restorations is also their most expensive. Reinforced with fibercore on both the meeting rail and the vertical sash, it also features a Max Edge spacer and foam filled chambers. The frame and sash are fairly narrow, which give it clean lines and more glass area. Along with a high transparency screen, it has a clever tilt sash mechanism. The high quality finish makes it look close to real wood. A U-value of 0.28 and AI of 0.04 mean it ranks pretty high in energy efficiency. It is one of the favorite premium windows for both home owners and professionals alike.

Installed DH Pricing: $950


Best Vinyl Windows :: PGT 2300

The 2300 is well made and looks good, and is one of PGTs best known models. It comes as a double hung, slider, or picture window and has a multi-chambered frame. The heavy vinyl and reinforced aluminum sash make it a sturdy, durable window. It doesn't have an interior wood finish but does include double strength glass. The double hung features a top sash that tilts in for easy cleaning. With a good glass package the AI is around 0.04 and the DP50 rating makes it comparable to the Gorell 5300 or the Simonton 5500.

Installed DH Pricing: $900


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Best Vinyl Windows List

Thanks for the recommendations. You dont even have the big companies on the list? marvin, anderson, pellah etc? Also, i dont know that i want vinyl because i have a house from the 70s with wood windows that match the stained wood trim/molding (not sure the correct term) around all my doors and windows.

Thanks for your help!

Chaya - Homeowner - from 2024

[Site Editor's Answer]

Chaya, yes most of my vinyl picks are lesser known, but their performance data is very impressive.

Marvin makes an excellent fiberglass window - expensive though.

Andersen and Pella both make an excellent wood clad window - both very expensive, but worth it if you are looking at wood windows. My issue with them is that they just don't last very long - unless you actively take care of them and even then...a look at the warranty periods for wood windows is often instructive for understanding how long the manufacturer thinks their product will last.

Some of the top tier vinyl manufacturers I list there offer an interior vinyl laminate - and they look quite close to real wood species/grain. Worth a look and I think a nice compromise.

Dane - Site Editor - from 2024


Best Vinyl Windows North Carolina

Hello, just saw your video on the top seven vinyl windows. I’m going to be building a small home in the mountains of North Carolina (Brevard, NC) and I’m looking for very efficient high-quality options. Do you happen to know which are available in this area? Soft-light look great but I’m not sure are available in this area. (Soft-Lite Windows Reviews)

Thank you.

Eric - Homeowner - from 2023

[Site Editor's Answer]

Eric, off hand I do not know what specific is available in Brevard, North Carolina. However, here is my list of good and great options and I know that at least a few are there. Once you do get a few bids, send them my way and I will help you sort them out and find the best options for your budget and situation.


[Email dane@replacementwindowsreviews.co for his recommendations]

Dane - Site Editor - from 2023


Vinyl Windows Cost

Thank you Dane for getting back to me. I think I am down to my final two. Again this is for 18 double hungs and 2 patio sliders. Between the Simonton Platinum and Window World 4000 Series what is your take? WW came in $7500 cheaper.

Fernando - Homeowner - from 2023

[Site Editor's Answer]

Fernando I like the Simonton Platinum series more than the WW 4000, but that's a big price difference. How long do you plan to stay in the home. If the answers is 12 years or less, I'd go with the Window World. More than 12 years, and I'd go with the Simonton series. I think that is the make or break timeline for me if these are your final two window selections. Thanks again for using the form.

Dane - Site Editor - from 2023

Fernando's Reply

It worked out well. I know you recommended the Sunrise bid that came through over these two, but I just couldn't afford it right now. Plus I don't know my time to stay in this house, my gut tells me not all that long. I will do the Window World, they have good reviews locally and seem to back up their work. Thanks again, I will definitely mention your site if any of my friends or family need windows in the future.

Fernando - Homeowner - from 2023


Okna vs Provia Windows

Hello Dane, I am in the market for replacement windows for my house. I ran across your website during my fact finding endeavor and greatly enjoy the comments and guidance you provide. I'm looking to replace 19 windows in my 2-story colonial, located in Bel Air, Maryland (just north of Baltimore). From your responses, I get the feeling that you are fond of OKNA and ProVia windows.

Would you have the contact information of a good installer in the Baltimore area? Also, I would appreciate it if you would recommend other window brands that I should consider. I have met with one salesperson and am currently awaiting a cost proposal on ProVia Aspect. ProVia Windows Reviews

Thank you for your help.

Gary - Homeowner - from 2023

[Site Editor's Answer]

Gary, these are two of the best. I don't have an Okna dealer per se in your area, but it shouldn't take long to find if you check out the paragraph that starts "Not all will have dealers..." I'll send the recommendations your way!

Here is my list of good and great brands and options.

Dane - Site Editor - from 2023


Which Is the Best Vinyl Replacement Windows Here

Hi Dane, I received a quote for 21 double hungs in a 1920 farmhouse in Virginia beach.

500 dx - 16900

800 dx - 20050

Do you think it's worth the extra $150 per for the 800?

Ronald - Homeowner - from 2023

[Site Editor's Answer]

Ronald, I think the answer here lies in how long you plan to be in this house. I think the price difference is about right, but maybe a bit high. Just a bit. I think I'm leaning to the 500 series option, but if you plan to be in the home for say 20 years plus, then I'd step up into the 800 series.

Dane - Site Editor - from 2023


Okna 600 Series

Hello Dane, I got another quote for Okna 600 series windows from The Aluminum Company which I wanted to compare to the Potomac and I like the Oknas because they are thinner frames and I think their quote is very good and fair and company also gets excellent reviews. Same 14 windows and switching one from double hung to a casement for $10,995 which was a bit below what MyGuys quoted.

So here is my question as the requirements for tax credit are coming in they have a coupons of options I can choose from. The latter is a bit darker less light will come through and I wanted your opinion on whether the trade off for the solar heat gain performance. Is it worth the darker frame color? Cost is the same the Solar Seal Deluxe will be replacing Heat Seal Deluxe from how it was explained.

Heat Seal Deluxe
U factor .27
Solar heat gain .29
Visible transmittance .53

Solar Seal Deluxe
U factor .27
Solar heat gain .21
Visible Transmittance .42
Thanks again for your help and thoughts!

Marvin - Homeowner - from 2023

[Site Editor's Answer]

Marvin, the Okna 600 options sounds fantastic and the price sounds excellent. If the darker tint bugs you, they should have several glass options, which you've outlined -- I don't think I can answer the question for you abt the trade off, I think it's what bugs you more -- darker tint or more heat absorption in the home. If your house tends to be shaded and darker than I would go with less tint and vice versa. I don't think the SHGC difference between those is all that great though...

Dane - Site Editor - from 2023


Best Vinyl Windows 2023

Hi Dane, we are gutting an old farmhouse built in 1900. The house is in Vermilion, Ohio. Can you send us a list of your top window choices for quality and energy efficiency. Thank you!

I have found your site super helpful- thanks so much!

Bonnie - Homeowner - from 2023

[Site Editor's Answer]

Hi Bonnie, of course, here is my list of good and great options. These are pretty much the best below -- if it's an old farmhouse and you want wood clad window series let me know. Alternatively, if that is the case, consider upgrading to an interior wood laminate vinyl window -- it mimics the look of wood pretty well, especially at any sort of distance.

The look of wood clad for maybe half the cost -- and all the benefits of vinyl, which are considerable with a top tier vinyl window. Kind of a win win -- Okna and Sunrise make VERY nice laminates... Sunrise Windows Reviews

Dane - Site Editor - from 2023


What Are The Best Vinyl Windows Available

Hey Dane, appreciate your efforts to make us all better consumers.

I need 21 replacements. I live in central Virginia. Neither Okna nor Zen service my area. What is the best vinyl window, or top 2-3, I should be able to get at about $20k total project cost? Window Prices By Size

Thanks.

John - Homeowner - from 2022

[Website Editor Answers]

John, I really can't answer your questions directly -- too many unknowns. Here's a list of recommended brands and series.

Dane - Website Editor - from 2022


Best Vinyl Windows List

Thank you for your list of the best vinyl windows. Are they listed in order of rank?

Do you have a top tier composite list?

Geoff - Homeowner - from 2022

[Website Editor Answers]

Geoff, they are not listed in order rank -- Okna, Soft-Lite, and Sunrise would be my favorite brands, in order.

The only real top tier composite in my opinion is The Okna Starmark Evo 7500 Series. Not cheap though...

The Sunrise Restorations is a sort of composite using vinyl and fiberglass. Great window. Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows

Dane - Website Editor - from 2022


Mid Range Vinyl Replacement Windows

Hello Dane, I came across your website https://www.replacementwindowsreviews.co/ and have been following reviews on this site which was helpful. Thank you for the reviews on various Window models.

Just wanted to ask what mid-range Vinyl replacement window you would recommend for replacing 25 windows and how much you recommend spending? Do you know any installers in Charlotte NC area that you recommend?

Appreciate your response.

Sri - Homeowner - from 2022

[Website Editor Answers]

Sri, here is my list of good and great brands and models. As to what you will end up spending, that I can't say. The best thing to do is get the bids and then see what the price range is for your local market. There are way too many variables for me to give you even a range.

Dane - Website Editor - from 2022



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