Rank #6 in Best Metal Garden Sheds 2026: 10 Ranked, Specs Fact-Checked
Outsunny 8.5 x 6 Metal Shed with Window (4.1 m2)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Outsunny 8.5 x 6ft Storage Shed Metal Shed Foundation Kit Window Light Grey sits at number 6 in this guide at £325.99, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 64 Amazon ratings. It is a galvanised steel shed in light grey with sliding doors, a 68 x 74cm window and ventilation vents, and a foundation kit but no floor. One number here does line up with the rest of the list: its 76 kg listed weight sits inside the 67-78 kg range of the other 8 x 6 and 8 x 4 sheds in this guide.
The measurement table is where it comes apart. The specification lists Item Dimensions as 2.6D x 2.6W x 1.9H metres, which describes a square footprint, while the product bullet for the same shed gives 260 x 177 x 190cm — 177cm is 1.77m, not 2.6m. The stated 4.1 square metre floor area matches neither figure: 2.6 x 1.77 comes to 4.60 square metres for the outside, and the quoted 241 x 152cm inner space comes to 3.66 square metres. The listing also asks for 2-3 people and approximately 3 hours to assemble, and lists a maximum weight capacity of 40 kg. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any test we ran.
How those 64 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.0 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £325.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0 out of 5 from 64 Amazon ratings |
| Item dimensions (as listed) | 2.6D x 2.6W x 1.9H metres |
| Dimensions in the product bullet | 260 x 177 x 190cm, inner space 241 x 152cm |
| Floor area (as listed) | 4.1 square metres |
| Item weight (as listed) | 76 kg |
| Door width | 114cm, with a listed door height of 163cm |
| Weight capacity maximum (as listed) | 40 kilograms |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Nice shed, needs at least 2 people to lift heavy boxes and at least 2 people to build, as I'm not experienced it took 10 hours but an experienced team could probably do it quicker.”
Verified purchase“Not the most fun to build but with two of us once we got into the swing of it it wasn't too bad. Took about 7 hours on the first day before it got too dark to hang the doors.My one tip would be to separate all the little white washers first, you'll appreciate it.Shed looks great anyway now - we didn't put the floor supports in, instead just fitted a solid (ish) base.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Metal Garden Sheds 2026: 10 Ranked, Specs Fact-Checked.
Questions people ask
How big is the Outsunny 8.5 x 6ft metal shed?
The specification table gives 2.6D x 2.6W x 1.9H metres, which would make the footprint square. The product bullet for the same shed gives 260 x 177 x 190cm, so the depth figure is 1.77m in one place and 2.6m in the other.
What floor area do I get?
The listing states 4.1 square metres. The bullet's outer 260 x 177cm works out at 4.60 square metres, and its quoted inner space of 241 x 152cm at 3.66 square metres, so 4.1 square metres does not match either calculation.
How heavy is it, and does that fit this guide?
The specification lists 76 kg. The other 8 x 6 and 8 x 4 sheds in this guide are listed between 67 and 78 kg, so the Outsunny's weight figure is consistent with the category.
How long does assembly take?
The listing advises 2-3 people and approximately 3 hours, says to avoid windy conditions and to use the gloves provided. It does not say the time changes with experience.
Is a floor included?
No. The Outsunny listing states that a foundation kit is included but a floor is not, and the shed is described as keeping the inner space clean and sealed on top of that base.
What warranty and model number are listed?
The listing gives a 6 month warranty against manufacturer defects, sold by MHSTAR, with model number 84H-226V01LG.
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