High Quality Vinyl Windows And Doors
Vinyl windows make up roughly 80% of the entire replacement window market. For this reason, there are literally hundreds of vinyl window manufacturers operating within the United States. Unfortunately, at least half of these manufacture cheap vinyl windows that honestly won’t provide long term value for most American consumers. That’s why we wanted to offer our picks for high quality vinyl windows that provide real value to consumers. As well, we’ve provided consumers with high quality reviews at the bottom of this page for homeowners to peruse and, hopefully, glean valuable insight into options that might be available in their home markets.
Dan K. - Site Editor - Publish Date: October 24, 2025
Last Update: October 25, 2025
High End Vinyl Window Selection
The Soft Lite Elements is our first pick in the quest for high quality vinyl windows. This series is the company’s premium vinyl window, along with the Imperial LS series (which is nearly as impressive as the Elements. Not only is the Elements a nice looking vinyl window (not always the easiest of tasks), its construction is second to none. From the mainframe to the sash to the components to the hardware, the Elements doesn’t skimp on quality. This is borne out in the performance numbers on the double hung: a design pressure rating of 65, a U-value of .26, and an air infiltration rating of .02.
Bottom Line: A great buy that will set you back financially, but will offer as much long term value as any vinyl window on the market.
Suggested Installed Cost: $1100
Overall Rating: 10 out of 10
Top Rated Vinyl Window: Okna 800
Our next selection is the Okna 800 DX. The 800, also known as the EnviroStar series, matches up with the Elements in almost all aspects - well built, nice looking, and fantastic performance data. While the 800 DX is a smidge thicker in the frame, the double hung delivers a design pressure rating of 60, a U-value of .27, and an industry leading air infiltration rating of .01. The window can be upgraded with some great metal hardware options and/or interior laminates that really looks like true wood grain.
Bottom Line: If you want a vinyl window that matches the performance of the best windows money can buy with the look of a real wood window, this should be top of your list.
Suggested Installed Cost: $1050
Overall Rating 10 out of 10.
MI V5500 Series
Next up in our high quality vinyl windows lineup is the MI V5500 series. MI Windows And Doors purchased Sunrise windows a few years back and incorporated their impressive lineup into theirs. The Restorations series was the best of the bunch and is now marketed as the V5500 series. A well built unit with low tolerances and chock full of high end parts and components, the V5500 marries looks and performance. As well, the V5500 is one of the more narrow frame options in the vinyl window space, which is a huge plus in many consumers checklist. From a performance standpoint the V5500 double hung has a design pressure rating of 55, a U-value of .24 and an air infiltration rating of .04.
Bottom Line: Excellent design and construction, combined with a narrow frame, and you have one of the most versatile vinyl windows on the market.
Suggested Installed Cost: $1150
Overall Rating 9.8 out of 10
High End Vinyl Windows: Anlin Del Mar
Window number four is the Anlin Del Mar series and the only West Coast selection on our list. The Del Mar is the company’s premium vinyl window that is well built with top of the lines parts, upgrades, and components. As well, the company offers the Del Mar with lots of frame color, grid design and glass package options and upgrades. In general, Anlin manufactures a very good window and this is the best of their bunch.
Bottom Line: For homeowners in the left half of the country, this is about a good a vinyl window as you are going to get your hands on.
Suggested Installed Cost: $1000
Overall Rating 9.3 out of 10
Ideal Majestic Series
Our fifth and final vinyl window is the Ideal Majestic, which comes from one of the least known manufacturers on our list. Based in New Jersey, Ideal makes some excellent vinyl windows that achieve very impressive performance numbers. For instance, the Majestic series achieves a .23 u-value and .02 air infiltration rating, some of the best numbers in the business. The best thing about this window is often the price and the overall value that this vinyl window delivers. Ironically, if you go to the Ideal Windows website, this window won’t show up, so make sure to find a local Ideal distributor to see if they carry the Majestic series.
Bottom Line: Great numbers, often a great price, and probably the best value on our list of high quality vinyl windows.
Suggested Installed Cost: $925
Overall Rating 9.6 out of 10