JELD-WEN 36x80 Steel Prehung Front Door vs Vdom Manux 8112 Prehung uPVC Door

Buy the JELD-WEN if you want a standard 36x80 steel door that drops into an existing opening and takes paint. Buy the Vdom Manux 8112 if you want a finished, insulated uPVC door with frosted glass and a lock already in the box. The JELD-WEN is the safer fit for most US homes: it is a true 36 in. by 80 in. slab in a wood frame, primed and ready to paint, and its 4.2 rating from about 1,470 owners points to solid, unremarkable performance. The Vdom is heavier on features but its listed dimensions are inconsistent (36x80 in the name, 50 in. wide and right-hand inswing in the specs), so confirm the actual unit before ordering.

• Choose the JELD-WEN if you have a standard 36 in. opening, want to paint the door to match your trim, and prefer a steel skin that resists dents and rust.
• Choose the Vdom Manux 8112 if you want a finished walnut-look door with frosted glass, a lock and handle included, and better thermal and noise insulation.