Alside Excalibur / Sheffield vs Gorell 5200 / 5300

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Alside Excalibur / Sheffield vs Gorell 5200 / 5300

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I got a quote from a local firm that does pretty big business in town. Perfect BBB rating. People have recommended them. They carry both Alside and Gorell. On the same size double-hung (with low e, grids, argon, installation, etc) I have gotten these prices.
$540 Alside Excalibur
$580 Alside Sheffield
$645 Gorell 5200
$685 Gorell 5300

My question to you pros - given the difference in prices, how do you compare and contrast the difference in features and quality, advantages and disadvantages for each of the 4 windows? I've read that the pros here seem to like the Sheffield and perhaps like the 5300 even more. Things like is it worth the +$40 to go from the Excalibur to the Sheffield? Do you lose a bunch of glass with the Gorell 5300 and the 5200 is every bit as good? Are the ratings about the same? Is it not worth the +$185 to go all the way to the 5300?

Your opinions are much appreciated!!

Mark

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