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Simonton vs Anderson Windows
In the battle between Simonton vs Anderson Windows, who is the winner in this head to head battle? Let's do a deep dive on these two well known companies and explore the pros and cons of each. But before we get to that, here is the quick and dirty comparison (scroll down for a more in depth look).
Generally speaking, Simonton and Anderson share very little in common, although they are both rather large companies in the window and door space. First off, Anderson mostly sells wood clad windows (the 100 series is the one exception), while Simonton Windows is strictly a vinyl window and door manufacturer. Also, Anderson is primarily focused on high end windows and doors, while Simonton is much more focused on entry level to mid range products. Therefore, these two companies have little overlap in terms of customers or products.
Scroll down to see our head to head comparison on their windows and doors, price points, and overall marketing approaches.
Tom - HWRC Editor - Original Publish Date - August 11, 2016
Page Last Updated In 2025
Page Sections
- Introduction
- Simonton Company Information
- Anderson Windows Information
- Simonton vs Anderson Windows Cost
- Warranty Information
- Consumer Questions And Reviews
Simonton Windows Company Information
Here are the 4 basic company facts when it comes to Simonton Windows And Doors.
1. The company sells their windows in all 50 states - and they are sold in most Home Depot Stores.
2. Their four most popular windows and door series are: VantagePointe 6500, Daylight Max, Reflections 5500, and the StormBreaker Plus window series.
3. Simonton is actually owned by Cornerstone Building Brands, who also owns Ply Gem.
4. Simonton is often called the "Ford" of the window world - sturdy, well built, but no frills.
Anderson Windows Company Information
Here are the 5 company facts about Anderson Windows And Doors.
1. Similarly to Simonton, Anderson sells their windows in all 50 states - and they are sold in most Home Depot Stores.
2. Their four most popular windows and door series are: 100 fibrex series, 400 Wood Clad series, 200 Wood Clad series, Architectural series.
3. Anderson is owned by the Andersen Corporation, which is based in Minnesota.
4. The company has been making windows and doors longer than any other U.S. company.
Simonton Windows Cost
1. Daylight Max - $700 installed
2. VantagePointe 6500 Series - $800 installed
3. Reflections 5500 - $850 installed
4. Impressions 9800 - $900 installed
5. Stormbreaker Plus - $1650 installed
Anderson Windows Cost
1. 100 Series - $750 installed
2. 200 Series - $1800 installed
3. 400 Series - $2000 installed
4. A Series - $2,800 installed
5. E Series- $3,000 installed
Simonton vs Anderson Warranty Terms
Simonton offers an overall better warranty than Anderson. However, this isn't surprising because nearly all vinyl windows carry a better warranty over wood windows. Additionally, because the company offers so many window and door series, it's hard to nail down warranty specifics. However, many Simonton windows and doors carry a double lifetime warranty on the mainframes, sash, IGU, and all hardware and components. This means that the warranty covers the original homeowner and one additional homeowner for as long as they live in the home. Like all manufacturer warranties, this protects against any manufacturing defects.
Each of the five Anderson window and door series carries different warranty terms. Generally, Anderson offers a decent, but not great, warranty. Much of this is based on the fact that wood-clad windows carry a much more limited warranty when compared to vinyl windows. For complete details on Anderson windows warranty terms and conditions, use this link.
Simonton vs Anderson Windows Questions And Answers
If you have questions on either of these two companies, let us know - we're always happy to help consumers make the right fit for their particular situation.
5500 Series vs 100 Series
I've gotten bids for the 5500 Series Simonton, which is vinyl I think and also the Anderson 100 Series, which is some sort of mixed material and I'm trying to figure out which is better. The Anderson bid was higher but if it's a better window than I'm fine with that
Jesse - Homeowner - from 2025
[Editor's Response]
Thanks for the question Jesse. You are correct that the Simonton 5500 Reflections is a vinyl window, it's the company's top-of-the-line and quite a nice vinyl window. It is not considered one of the best vinyl windows on the market, but it is good quality and delivers very respectable performance numbers. Simonton windows warranty are going to be for the lifetime of the window.
The Anderson 100 series is a composite frame, made of a fibrex that is roughly 70% vinyl and 30% reused wood that is mixed to create the frame. The Anderson 100 window will come with a lesser warranty, I want to say a 10 year warranty. Performance wise, the 5500 should edge out the 100 Series. On the other hand, the 100 window looks much nicer than the 5500, with a more narrow frame that doesn't look so bulky and provides more glass area. The other nice thing about the 100 window is the bolder and varied color options, some of the most interesting and dynamic you are going to find. The finish has a matte look to it, which is pretty striking, although you may not like how it looks. I happen to find it really cool looking (but perhaps this is simply because it looks so different than the 100s of vinyl windows I've seen.)
These two windows are very different from one another, which should make your decision that much easier. If you could look at them side-by-side I think that would go a long way to showing you the differences. I often suggest that consumers make a list of the top 5 things they are looking for in a window (cost, energy efficiency, aesthetics, ease of installation, hardware, durability) and then rate the windows on your top 3 or 4.
John - Editor - from 2025
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