Manual, Smart, or Flagship: Finding Your Hansø Pergola Match
You've decided on Hansø. Good decision.
Now comes the fun part: picking which one. Hansø makes three pergolas at three price points, each designed for a different kind of buyer and a different kind of environment.
None of them are the wrong choice. But one of them is the right choice for you. This guide walks you through all three honestly, so you can choose with confidence.
Three Pergolas. Three Philosophies.
The Pro+, Horizon, and Master+ aren't just good-better-best. Each one was designed around a specific philosophy and a specific type of homeowner.
Understanding those philosophies is the fastest way to find your match.
The Pro+ Manual Pergola
The Pro+ is the pergola that built Hansø's reputation. Refined over four generations, it delivers the kind of durability and clean design that made 17,000+ homeowners choose Hansø in the first place.
It's manual. It's straightforward. And it's built to outlast your mortgage.
There's something to be said for simplicity. No electronics, no apps, no batteries. Just a solid aluminum structure you can crank open in the morning and crank closed when it rains.
For homeowners in moderate climates who want proven quality without the complexity of smart features, the Pro+ is a genuinely excellent choice. It’s also why aluminum continues to be the best pergola material for long-term durability.
- You're in an inland or sheltered setting with moderate weather
- You prefer the simplicity of manual control
- You want the absolute best price-to-quality ratio in the Hansø lineup
- You don't need smart home integration or integrated lighting
The Horizon Smart Pergola
The Horizon is the newest member of the Hansø lineup. It was designed to answer a specific question: what if you could get smart home integration and flagship-level engineering without paying flagship prices?
The answer starts at $7,488.
For roughly $1,368 more than the Pro+, the Horizon jumps from T5 to T6 aluminum, from manual to smart control across three ecosystems, from single to double-layer louvers with vibration dampeners, and adds dual-color LED lighting and AkzoNobel coating.
It also more than doubles the snow load capacity and adds 38% more wind resistance. That's a lot of engineering for $1,368.
- You want smart home integration without paying flagship prices
- You're in a coastal, open, or storm-prone area that needs Category 5 protection
- You want T6 aerospace aluminum and double-layer louvers at a mid-range price
- You want the most features per dollar in the Hansø lineup
The Master+ Smart Pergola
The Master+ is Hansø's no-compromise flagship. It exists for buyers who want the absolute best outdoor structure available and aren't interested in trade-offs of any kind.
And for the right buyer, it's worth every dollar.
The Master+ uses extra-thick T6 aluminum with 30% more material than the Horizon. Its SmoothGlide louvers with rubber seals deliver virtually zero water intrusion. The Skyview LED system provides architectural ambient lighting throughout the entire structure.
It also offers eight size configurations, including larger options without a middle beam, giving architects and builders maximum design freedom for premium projects.
- You're building a luxury outdoor space or working with an architect
- You live in an extreme-weather environment: heavy coastal, open plains, or severe snow regions
- You want fully automated shades and architectural-grade lighting
- You need larger or custom-sized configurations without a middle beam
- You simply want the absolute best Hansø has ever made
Side by Side: The Full Comparison
Here's the complete picture. Every spec, every feature, all three models.
| Feature | PRO+ | Horizon | MASTER+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 | Gen 5 (New) | Gen 4 |
| Price | From $6,120 | From $7,488 | From $11,950 |
| Aluminum | Thick 6063-T5 | Thick 6063-T6 | Extra-thick 6063-T6 |
| Wind Rating | Cat 3, 120 MPH | Cat 5, 165 MPH | Cat 5, 185 MPH |
| Snow Load | 25 PSF | 60 PSF | 65 PSF |
| Roof Control | Manual crank | Smart: Alexa, Google, Apple | Smart auto roof + auto shades |
| Lighting | None | Dual-color LED | Skyviewâ„¢ LED system |
| Louvers | Single-layer | Double-layer + dampeners | SmoothGlide + rubber seals |
| Coating | 3-layer powder coat | AkzoNobel (10-yr warranty) | AkzoNobel (10-yr warranty) |
| Baseplates | Thick aluminum | Stainless steel | Reinforced stainless steel |
| Sizes | 4 | 5 | 8 (no middle beam) |
| Expected Life | 30+ years | 35+ years | 40+ years |
The $1,368 Question
The jump from Pro+ to Horizon is roughly $1,368. That's worth understanding in detail, because what you get for that $1,368 is unusual.
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T5 aluminum→T6 aerospace aluminum (43% stronger)
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120 MPH wind (Cat 3)→165 MPH wind (Cat 5, 38% more)
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25 PSF snow→60 PSF snow (2.4x more)
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Manual crank→Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home
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No lighting→Dual-color LED (warm + cool white)
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Single-layer louvers→Double-layer + vibration dampeners
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3-layer coating→AkzoNobel (10-yr coating warranty)
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Aluminum baseplates→Stainless steel baseplates
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30+ year life→35+ year life
That's not a typical upsell. That's a generational leap in materials, technology, and weather performance for roughly the cost of a nice dinner out for four, once a month, for a year.
What About the Jump to Master+?
The gap from Horizon to Master+ is larger: roughly $6,050 more. What does that get you?
Extra-thick T6 aluminum with 30% more material. 185 MPH wind resistance vs. 165. SmoothGlide louvers with rubber seals for virtually zero water intrusion.
Fully automated shades in addition to the automated roof. The Skyview architectural LED lighting system. Reinforced stainless steel baseplates. And eight size options including larger configurations without a middle beam.
Here's the honest take: the Master+ is meaningfully better for extreme environments and luxury builds. The extra material, the rubber-sealed louvers, and the fully automated shades represent a real performance tier above the Horizon.
But for the majority of homeowners, the Horizon delivers roughly 85 to 90% of the Master+ experience at a significantly lower price. The Master+ exists for people who want that final 10 to 15% and are willing to invest in it.
Both are excellent choices. It comes down to your environment and your priorities.
Every Hansø Is a Good Hansø
Whichever model you choose, you're getting the same Hansø DNA. Direct-to-consumer pricing with no middlemen. A 10-year warranty. 100-day returns. 2 to 4 hour assembly with video manuals.
And the same customer support that earned Hansø a 4.8-star rating across 17,000+ installations.
The question isn't whether you'll be happy. It's which features matter most to you.
