Outer Aluminum Sofa Set vs Costway 3-Piece Rattan Rocking Chair Set

The Outer set is a full five-seat aluminum sectional built for a patio or deck that stays outdoors year round. The Costway set is a small three-piece wicker bistro grouping with two rocking chairs and a glass side table, sized for a balcony or a tight corner. Outer wins on seating, frame material and modular layout; Costway wins on portability and easy movement. Owners of aluminum frames report they hold up in sun and rain without the fading and cracking that wicker can show, while the Costway's 4.1 rating from 12 ratings is a thin sample and its steel frame is the part to watch over time.

• Choose the Outer Aluminum Sofa Set if you need to seat five, want a modular layout you can rearrange, and plan to leave the furniture outside through all seasons.
• Choose the Costway 3PC Patio Rattan Conversation Set if you have a small space, want rocking chairs you can move indoors or out, and only need seating for two.