The best 200 cm parasols, compared.
Top pick: VOUNOT 2 m tilt with ground anchor Best value: VOUNOT 200 x 125 cm balcony parasol – About £33.36 for a stated 200 × 125 cm half canopy, a cover, and 4.3 from 2,706 reviews. Not a 2 m circle. Updated 22.10.2026.
A 200 cm parasol is a small garden or beach umbrella. The usual forms are a round canopy about 2 m across, or a rectangular half canopy about 200 × 125 cm. In the UK you buy one for a bistro table, one or two chairs, a balcony strip, or a bag you can carry to the beach. Once a table seats four, this size is the wrong category. A round centre pole suits a hole in a table. A rectangle sits against a wall or a railing and does not cast a 2 m circle. Before you order, check that the title and the size line name the same canopy, that the pole will fit a real base, and that a tilt can be locked. Patio and decking need a collar base. A spiral spike is for sand or soil only. Most listings at this diameter leave the base out. Measure the pole before you buy a base. The checks for size, shape and ballast are in the [200 cm parasol buying guide](/hub/sun-shades/200cm-parasol/sub/200cm-parasol-buying-guide).
A 200 cm parasol is a small garden or beach umbrella. The usual forms are a round canopy about 2 m across, or a rectangular half canopy about 200 × 125 cm.
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Where will the parasol stand?
The yellow VOUNOT at about £23.99 is a light parasol whose title says 2 m, with a spiral ground anchor, a carry bag and a UV 50+ claim, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.7 from 265 reviews. The listed weight is 1.95 kg. UK reviewers describe a spike you screw in by hand, including one that held on a Norfolk beach, a tilt that works, and a bag light enough for camping. The same page's size line says height 2.05 m and diameter 4.1 m, and the canopy-diameter field says 410 cm, so you cannot treat 2 m as a measured fact. One UK review found an edge of the canopy left unsewn by about 2 inches, and another buyer was sent a rectangle instead of the round cloth in the title. The anchor is described for sand, grass or soil. Soft sand worked in one review and damp sand did not, and a garden user bought a separate heavy base. The price is low among the reviewed pages, and the diameter clash is why it does not lead this comparison. The score is 64. This is not a laboratory test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a light bag-and-spike parasol for sand or soil, and you will confirm the diameter on the live page before you rely on 2 m.
Less suitable: You need a measured 200 cm patio canopy with a collar base, or a size line that agrees with itself.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the canopy 2 m or 4.1 m?
The title says 2 m. The size line says height 2.05 m and diameter 4.1 m, and the canopy-diameter field says 410 cm. Both figures are in the captured listing. Neither was corrected. Do not treat 4.1 m as the measured canopy.
Does it include a patio base?
No patio base is listed. The bullets include a spiral ground anchor for sand, grass or soil, plus a carry bag. One UK reviewer used a separate heavy base in the garden.
Is the canopy waterproof?
The listing question is unanswered. Specific use is given as sun. One UK review says it kept off light rain. That is not a waterproof rating.
The Cressi Sunshell is the parasol in this set whose title and size field both say Ø 200 cm, at about £49.99 with 4.4 from 216 reviews on amazon.co.uk. It weighs 1.76 kg, the cloth is polyester, and the frame lines say alloy steel, with a manual lift and a manual tilt. Bullets say the two pole sections go together in a few minutes without tools, which matches UK reviews that describe a clip and a metal dimple. Several of those reviews mention a carry bag with a shoulder strap, although the included-components line only says one Sunshell umbrella, so the bag is something to check in the parcel. Reviewers call the shade enough for two adults and chairs, while one found it a bit short and another struggled to keep the pole planted in sand. A windproof label sits on the page without a test, and the uses line says rain and sun without a waterproof rating. In this comparison it is the top pick when you want a stated 200 cm circle you can carry, and a weak choice if you needed a crank and a patio base in the same box. The score is 84. This is not a laboratory test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a stated 200 cm round canopy for two people, and you can check that a carry bag is actually in the parcel.
Less suitable: You need a crank, a wall-flush balcony shape, or a base included the same day.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Cressi come with a carry bag?
The included-components line says one Sunshell umbrella. UK reviews describe a carry bag with a strap. The listing questions ask about a bag and do not answer them.
Can it be used on the beach?
The listing question is unanswered. UK reviews describe beach use. One reviewer struggled to keep it planted in sand. No patio base is listed.
Does it need tools to assemble?
The bullets say it assembles in a few minutes without tools. Reviews say the two pole sections clip together.
The grey VOUNOT is a 200 × 125 cm rectangle, not a 2 m circle, at about £33.36 with 4.3 from 2,706 amazon.co.uk reviews. The pole length is 2.35 m, the canopy is polyester at about 2 kg, and the listing gives four ribs, a manual tilt and a UV50+ claim, plus a portable cover in the included-components line. UK reviews say it covers a balcony wall, a double chair or a small bistro square, and they praise how easily it goes up when it is kept in shelter. One reviewer left it open in a breeze and a rib distorted, and another found the tilt pointed the wrong way for their spot. The shaft line says stainless steel while the frame line says alloy steel, so the metal is not a single stated material. No base is included, so the cover is not a stand. It is the best value here when you want a half canopy the page actually measures, and the wrong shape if people will sit all around a table. The score is 80. This is not a laboratory test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Your seating is against a wall or a balcony railing and you want the rectangle this listing measures.
Less suitable: You need shade all around a table, or you will leave the canopy open on a windy balcony.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a 200 cm round parasol?
No. The title and size line say 200 × 125 cm rectangular. The canopy-diameter field says 200 cm, which is the long side, not a circle.
Does it tilt, and is a cover included?
Yes. The specification line says manual tilt, and the bullets say the angle and height can be adjusted. A portable cover is in the included-components line.
What do UK reviews say about wind?
Several reviews praise it on a sheltered balcony. One says a rib distorted after it was left up in a breeze, and another says to be careful in the wind.
The cheaper Sekey page, at about £31.56, is a crank parasol whose title claims UV50+ and a water-repellent cloth for garden, balcony and patio, with a listing line of 4.2 from 115 reviews. The title does not state a diameter, the captured listing has no canopy-size field, and the details block prints ASIN B0FQ9PWS77 rather than this URL. Most of the captured review text is from Germany, Spain and France, so it is not British owner opinion. The short UK note says it was easy to put out. Those other reviews describe an easy crank and a tilt that works both ways, and also a missing cross-shaped foot that the photo appeared to show, a thin pole, rib pockets that let the ribs slip, and lacquer that chips. One review says a child caught a finger in the crank. You would order this URL only if you accept an unstated size and a base that those reviews say did not arrive. The score is 48. This is not a verified 200 cm canopy, and it is not a laboratory test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a crank parasol at about £31.56 and you will confirm the size and the box contents on the live page.
Less suitable: You need a stated 200 cm canopy, a base in the box, or reviews that are mostly from the United Kingdom.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this Sekey listing say it is 200 cm?
No. The title does not give a diameter, and the captured listing has no canopy-size field. The page URL is B0G135STXZ, while the details block says B0FQ9PWS77.
Is a base included?
The specification block does not say. Reviews on the same capture say the photo showed a foot and the parcel did not include one. Most of those reviews are not from the United Kingdom.
How do the reviews describe the crank?
German reviews in the capture say the crank turns easily and the tilt works both ways. One review says a child caught a finger in the crank. Most of those reviews are not from the United Kingdom.
This second Sekey URL uses the same title, the same 4.2 from 115 line and the same details-block ASIN B0FQ9PWS77, at about £40.76 with a different image. Nothing on the page states a diameter, and the question about a separate base is unanswered in the capture. The shared review notes, mostly not from the United Kingdom, say the sales photo showed a foot that was not supplied, that the pole was too thin for bases the reviewer already owned, and that rib-pocket stitching let the ribs slip through. A German review describes the crank as easy and the tilt as working both ways. That is not a UK specification. At about £9 more than B0G135STXZ for the same captured review set, this URL only makes sense if the live image is the colour you want and the page has since printed a size. It was first listed on 9 September 2025, so the review history is short for a garden parasol. The two Sekey URLs were not merged. The score is 42. This is not a verified 200 cm canopy.
Pros
Cons
Best for: The live image is the variant you want, and you will not order until the page states a diameter and the contents.
Less suitable: You can buy the cheaper Sekey URL, or you need a listing that already states 200 cm.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this the same product as the other Sekey page?
The captured listings share the title, the 4.2 from 115 line and details-block ASIN B0FQ9PWS77. The URL, image and price (about £40.76 here) differ. They were not merged.
Does the listing answer whether you need a separate base?
The question is on the page and is not answered in the capture. Reviews say a foot shown in the photo was not in the parcel. Most of those reviews are not from the United Kingdom.
What diameter is stated?
None. There is no canopy-size field in this captured listing. Do not treat it as a verified 200 cm canopy.
The JKB05 title says a 200 cm tiltable, height-adjustable parasol for garden, beach and party use, priced at about £18.68, and the weight field prints 1.02 kg. The product-dimensions line says 109 × 10 × 10 cm, which reads as a packed carton rather than an open canopy, and there is no material, rib count, opening type or included-components line. The captured listing has no customer-review line and no review text, so this comparison scores it at 0. Listing questions about material, tilt and waterproofing are present and unanswered, even though the title itself says tiltable. It is the lowest shelf price here, and it is also the listing with the least you can check before it arrives. Treat the 200 cm figure as a title claim only until the live page shows a size table and reviews. This is not a laboratory test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You are comparing the bottom of the price list and will only order if the live page has since added a size table and reviews.
Less suitable: You need a stated mechanism, a UK review count, or a canopy you can match to a base today.
Specifications
Common questions
What material is the JKB05 made of?
The captured listing asks the question and does not answer it. No material field is present.
Does it tilt?
The title says tiltable and height adjustable. The question about tilt has no answer in the captured listing.
Is it waterproof?
The listing question is in the capture and is not answered. There is no waterproof claim to quote.
Shelf date 19 October 2026. Scores use the six amazon.co.uk listings in this comparison, the prices on those listings, and the review samples already stored. This is not a laboratory test. A diameter that the title and the specification table do not share is a clash, not a measurement. German, Spanish and French review text is not treated as British owner opinion. The star line on the listing is kept as the listing's own figure. The highest score is the top pick. Best value is the next listing that still states its canopy, has the large UK review file, and costs less than the top pick. One of each.
Amazon evidence
25%A star rating and a review count on amazon.co.uk, with a deduction when the captured texts are mostly from outside the United Kingdom. No review line scores 0 on this block.
Size you can trust
35%Title and size field both say Ø 200 cm, or a rectangle whose 200 × 125 cm line is explicit. A missing diameter scores low. A title of 2 m beside a canopy-diameter field of 410 cm scores low. A carton line is not a canopy.
Fit-out
20%A stated opening, a stated tilt, a UV line where the page prints one, and a bag, cover or anchor that the included-components line or the bullets actually name. A base that reviews say was missing is not scored as included. A windproof label is not a test.
Value
20%Shelf price in GBP against what that listing states. A clear half canopy can score beside the stated circle. A page with a size clash can still take price points after the size block is cut. A page with no review line is not scored on value.
You are choosing a small parasol for a bistro, a balcony strip or a beach bag, not a four-seat dining set. The six amazon.co.uk listings captured on 19 October 2026 run from about £18.68 to about £49.99. A round canopy only counts when the title and the size line agree. A 200 × 125 cm rectangle is a half canopy, not a 2 m circle. A base is usually extra. The top pick is the Cressi Sunshell when you want a stated Ø 200 cm circle you can carry.
A 200 cm parasol is the small end of garden and beach shade. A round canopy about 2 m across covers roughly 3.1 square metres. Two people sitting close fit. Four diners do not, once the sun moves off vertical. A published size guide puts a 2 m canopy with a bistro set or one chair, and a 2.7 m to 3 m canopy with a family patio. If the table seats four or more, this category is the wrong one. Shape is the next split. A round centre pole suits a hole in a table.
About 3.1 square metres covers two people sitting close. Four diners lose the shade once the sun moves. A 2.7 m to 3 m canopy is the family-patio size in the retailer guides.
Most listings at this size omit the base. A foot in the picture is not an included-components line. Sekey review notes, mostly from outside the UK, say the pictured foot did not arrive.
The cloth claim is not BS EN 13758 clothing protection. The NHS still says shade from 11am to 3pm, March to October, cover up, and use factor 30 sunscreen. Skin outside the shadow is unprotected.
Start with the shade job. A 200 cm circle is about 3.1 square metres. Two people sitting close fit under it. Four diners do not, once the sun is off vertical. If the table seats four or more, leave this category. A published patio guide puts a 2 m canopy with a bistro or one chair, and a 2.7 m to 3 m canopy with a family set. Shape comes next. A round centre pole suits a hole in a table and casts shade all around only while the sun is high. A 200 × 125 cm rectangle suits a wall or a balcony.
Patio and decking need a base that grips the pole. A spiral spike is for sand or soil only, and it must not be driven into a balcony slab. Most 2 m listings omit the base, so a photo of a foot is not proof it is in the box. Retailer rules of thumb disagree: one 2 m page says 11 kg with a table or 25 kg without, another says 30 kg or more freestanding for 2 m to 2.5 m, and another says 15–25 kg through a table and 25–40 kg freestanding. Use the heavier end on an open site.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want shade against a railing or a wall, and you must not drive a spike into a deck. The grey VOUNOT is best value at about £33.36: a stated 200 × 125 cm rectangle, a manual tilt and a cover. No patio base is included. One UK review says a rib distorted after it was left up in a breeze.
You want a round canopy the title and the size field both call Ø 200 cm, for two people, and you will add a base. The Cressi Sunshell is the top pick at about £49.99, 1.76 kg, with a manual lift and tilt. It is not a crank, and no patio base is in the box.
You want a light parasol with a carry bag and a spiral anchor for sand or soil. The yellow VOUNOT is about £23.99, 1.95 kg, with 4.7 from 265 reviews. The title says 2 m and the canopy-diameter field says 410 cm, so confirm the live size before you rely on 2 m.
The top pick is the Cressi Sunshell at about £49.99. It scores 84, the highest here, because the title and the size field both say Ø 200 cm, with 4.4 from 216 amazon.co.uk reviews. No patio base is listed. Best value is the grey VOUNOT 200 × 125 cm rectangle at about £33.36, with 4.3 from 2,706 reviews and a cover. It is a half canopy, not a 2 m circle, and one review reports a rib that distorted in a breeze. The JKB05 page stays without a badge: no review line, so the score is 0.
VOUNOT 200 x 125 cm balcony parasol
About £33.36 for a stated 200 × 125 cm half canopy, a cover, and 4.3 from 2,706 reviews. Not a 2 m circle.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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