Small balcony
You want a compact Schneider parasol on a 22/25 mm pole and you will buy the base separately. The Locarno is best value at about £36.08, about 150 cm round, with a slider and a push-button tilt. It will not cover a 3 m table.
Schneider parasol comparison 2026
The best Schneider parasols, compared.
Top pick: Schneider Locarno 150 cm Best value: Schneider Locarno 150 cm – Lowest price in this set at about £36.08, with a printed 22/25 mm pole, a slider and 4.4 from 1,448 ratings. The canopy is about 150 cm and the base is not named. Updated 22.10.2026.
A parasol for a UK patio or balcony is a centre-pole canopy. The mast stands in a base or through a table, and the cloth opens over the seats. It is not a cantilever arm, a half screen, or a cover sold on its own. You recognise a suitable one by the span, a printed pole diameter the base can grip, and whether the box names a base or a cover. The opener is a slider, a manual lift or a crank, and the listing should say if the canopy tilts. A UV figure is the maker’s claim, not sunscreen. A small round canopy suits a compact table. A short rectangle suits a tight balcony. A wide round canopy needs the pole measured first, because a base for a thicker tube will not hold a slim mast. Close it when you leave and when the wind rises. The NHS still advises shade from 11am to 3pm, March to October, plus clothing and sunscreen. Span, pole and the UV line are set out in the [parasol buying guide](/hub/sun-shades/schneider-parasol/sub/schneider-parasol-buying-guide).
A parasol for a UK patio or balcony is a centre-pole canopy. The mast stands in a base or through a table, and the cloth opens over the seats. It is not a cantilever arm, a half screen, or a cover sold on its own.
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Our view
The Locarno listing is about £36.08 with 4.4 from 1,448 ratings, and the first 50 written reviews are marked United Kingdom. The bullets give a round canopy of about 150 cm, polyester of about 160 g/m², a slider, a push-button tilt, and a 22/25 mm pole. UV 50+ is attributed to the Hohenstein Institute. The included-components line does not name a base or a cover. Reviewers often call it sturdy for the price and the right size for a small patio, and they also report a missing clip, cloth pulling off the ribs, and a canopy that blows over. The card score is 88, the star line times 20. It is best value here, not the widest shade.
Pros
- 4.4 from 1,448 ratings, with a UK-marked review sample
- Slider and push-button tilt named in the bullets
- Lowest price in this set at about £36.08
Cons
- About 150 cm, so it will not cover a large table
- Base and cover are not named
- Reviews report broken clips, cloth off the ribs, and blow-overs
Best for: You want a small round Schneider parasol for a balcony or a compact patio and you will buy a base that actually fits 22/25 mm.
Less suitable: You need shade for a 3 m table, a crank, or a cover in the box.
Specifications
- Model
- Schneider Locarno 150 cm
- Brand
- Schneider
- Price
- ∼£36
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,448)
- Shape
- Round
- Canopy size
- 150 cm
- Opening
- Slider, button
- Tilt
- Push-button
- Pole
- 22/25 mm
- UV claim
- 50+ Hohenstein
- Base in the box
- No
- Cover in the box
- No
- Fabric weight
- 160 g/m²
- Item weight
- 1.99 kg
Common questions
Is a base included with the Locarno?
The included-components line names the Locarno parasol only. It does not name a base. Buy a stand that fits the printed 22/25 mm pole.
How does the Locarno open and tilt?
The bullets describe a slider with a button and a metal tilt with a push button. A feedback row also says auto open and auto tilt.
What pole diameter does it state?
The bullets state a two-part pole of 22/25 mm. A 30–50 mm sand stand does not match that diameter.
Our view
Malaga model 614-02 is the only listing in this set at about 300 cm round, priced at about £128.62 with 4.3 from 246 ratings. The spec block prints 300 x 300 x 265 cm, 7 kg, and an 8-part canopy. It does not print fabric weight, pole diameter, UV, tilt, opener, or a cover. Five of the first 50 written reviews are marked United Kingdom. Those reviews describe a rope pulley, a wood-look metal frame, and no tilt. A base is not named. It is the top pick here for a 300 cm round table because of the span, not because the listing is complete. The card score is 86, the star line times 20.
Pros
- About 300 cm round, the largest centre pole in this set
- 4.3 from 246 ratings
- Item weight stated at 7 kg
Cons
- Pole, UV, opener, tilt and cover are blank in the spec block
- Only 5 of the first 50 written reviews are marked United Kingdom
- Reviews describe a stiff rope opening and cloth that wears
Best for: You want a Schneider round canopy of about 300 cm and you will measure the pole before you buy a base.
Less suitable: You need a printed pole diameter, a tilt, or a cover in the box.
Specifications
- Model
- Schneider Malaga 300 cm
- Brand
- Schneider
- Price
- ∼£129
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(246)
- Shape
- Round
- Canopy size
- 300 cm
- Base in the box
- No
- Cover in the box
- No
- Item weight
- 7 kg
Common questions
Does the Malaga listing state a pole diameter?
No. The spec block gives 300 x 300 x 265 cm and 7 kg. Pole diameter is not printed. A catalogue figure of 48 mm is not this listing.
Does the listing say it tilts or has a crank?
The spec block does not say. Reviews in the file describe a rope pulley and no tilt. That stays a review comment, not a spec row.
How many of the written reviews are from the UK?
Of the first 50 written reviews, 5 are marked United Kingdom. The star line is 4.3 from 246.
Our view
Salerno model 746-02 is about £198.85 with 4.2 from 1,869 ratings. The listing gives 300 x 150 cm, a crank, manual tilt, polyester of about 180 g/m², UV 50+ to AS/NZS 4399:1996, a 38 mm pole, and a protective cover. Item weight is 7.7 kg and origin is Germany. The bullets describe opening in a tight gap, such as between a balcony parapet and the floor above. A base is not named. Of the first 50 written reviews, 21 are from the UK, and crank failures are in that UK portion. The card score is 84, the star line times 20.
Pros
- 300 x 150 cm with crank and tilt named
- 38 mm pole printed, and a cover named
- 4.2 from 1,869 ratings
Cons
- Highest price in this set at about £198.85
- UK reviews describe the winder failing
- Base is not named
Best for: You need a 300 x 150 cm Schneider rectangle for a tight balcony and a 38 mm base you buy separately.
Less suitable: You want a round 300 cm canopy, or you have already had a crank fail and want a slider instead.
Specifications
- Model
- Schneider Salerno 300 x 150 cm
- Brand
- Schneider
- Price
- ∼£199
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(1,869)
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Canopy size
- 300 x 150 cm
- Opening
- Crank
- Tilt
- Manual
- Pole
- 38 mm
- UV claim
- 50+ AS/NZS 4399
- Base in the box
- No
- Cover in the box
- Yes
- Fabric weight
- 180 g/m²
- Item weight
- 7.7 kg
Common questions
Does the Salerno include a cover?
The included-components line names a protective cover and an air vent. It does not name a base.
What pole and opener does it state?
The bullets state a two-piece pole of 38 mm and the opening row says crank lift, with manual tilt.
What do UK reviews say about the crank?
In the first 50 written reviews, 21 are marked United Kingdom. Several describe the winder failing, from the second use to about 14 months.
Our view
The blue Ibiza is model 682-09 at about £41.43. The bullets give about 180 x 120 cm, a 22/25 mm pole, a slider, a manual tilt, a valance, and UV 15+ to AS/NZS 4399:1996. Origin is Germany and the item weight is 2.35 kg. A material row says plastic while the canopy row says polyester and the frame row says alloy steel. The 4.0 from 1,372 line and the written reviews are the same sample as anthracite Ibiza B09Q8GZCXD, so they are not a separate test of this colour. The card score is 80, the star line times 20.
Pros
- 180 x 120 cm rectangle with a valance named
- Pole printed as 22/25 mm
- Slider and manual tilt named
Cons
- UV line is 15+, not 50+
- Base and cover are not named
- Written reviews are shared with the anthracite Ibiza listing
Best for: You want a small blue rectangular Schneider parasol and you have read that the UV line on this model is 15+.
Less suitable: You need a 50+ claim, a 3 m canopy, or a review sample that belongs only to this ASIN.
Specifications
- Model
- Schneider Ibiza blue 180 x 120 cm
- Brand
- Schneider
- Price
- ∼£41
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(1,372)
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Canopy size
- 180 x 120 cm
- Opening
- Slider
- Tilt
- Manual
- Pole
- 22/25 mm
- UV claim
- 15+ AS/NZS 4399
- Base in the box
- No
- Cover in the box
- No
- Item weight
- 2.35 kg
Common questions
What UV figure does the blue Ibiza print?
The bullets say UV protection 15+ based on AS/NZS 4399:1996. They do not say 50+. Do not copy the anthracite listing’s 50+ line onto this model.
Does this Ibiza include a base?
The included-components line names the blue Ibiza parasol. It does not name a base or a cover.
Are the 1,372 reviews only for this blue listing?
The star line, rank, and first 50 written reviews match anthracite Ibiza B09Q8GZCXD. Treat them as a shared sample, not two counts.
Our view
The anthracite Ibiza is model 682-15 at about £41.93, with 180 x 120 cm, a 22/25 mm pole, manual lift, rotational tilt, a valance, and UV 50+ to AS/NZS 4399 on polyester of about 150 g/m². The title says anthracite, the colour row says charcoal, and the frame bullet says white powder-coated steel. Country of origin is China. Item weight is 2.6 kg. The star line and the written reviews match the blue Ibiza file, so the 1,372 ratings are not a separate anthracite sample. A base is not named. The card score is 80, the same star line as the blue listing.
Pros
- UV 50+ named on this model, unlike the blue Ibiza’s 15+
- Fabric weight about 150 g/m² in the bullets
- Pole printed as 22/25 mm, with a valance
Cons
- Base and cover are not named
- Written reviews are shared with the blue listing
- Origin row says China, and the frame colour in the bullet is white
Best for: You want the 180 x 120 cm Ibiza size and the listing that prints UV 50+, and you will not treat the shared reviews as a colour test.
Less suitable: You need a base in the box, a unique review sample, or a 300 cm canopy.
Specifications
- Model
- Schneider Ibiza anthracite 180 x 120 cm
- Brand
- Schneider
- Price
- ∼£42
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(1,372)
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Canopy size
- 180 x 120 cm
- Opening
- Manual lift
- Tilt
- Rotational
- Pole
- 22/25 mm
- UV claim
- 50+ AS/NZS 4399
- Base in the box
- No
- Cover in the box
- No
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²
- Item weight
- 2.6 kg
Common questions
What UV figure does the anthracite Ibiza print?
The bullets say UV protection 50+ according to AS/NZS 4399, on polyester of about 150 g/m². That line is the maker’s claim, not a sunscreen rating.
Does a feedback row that says lighted mean it has a lamp?
One feedback row says Lighted. The bullets do not describe a lamp, so the listing does not establish a light.
Is the review count unique to this anthracite model?
The file shares 4.0 from 1,372, the same rank, and the same written reviews as blue Ibiza B00H97IFGI.
How we compared
The number on each card is the amazon.co.uk star line times 20. It is not a wind test and not a UV lab result. Schneider publishes no tunnel speed. The top pick is the stored award on the only about-300 cm round listing, even though a smaller listing has a higher star line. Best value is the stored award on the lowest price, a small round canopy with a printed pole. A shared review pool is counted once. A catalogue millimetre that the listing does not print is not scored as a spec.
1
Span
25%About 150 cm round does not cover a 3 m table. About 180 x 120 cm is the short rectangle. About 300 cm round and 300 x 150 cm are the large spans in this set.
2
Pole and base match
25%22/25 mm and 38 mm are scored only when the listing prints them. A blank pole stays blank. A 30–50 mm stand does not match a 22/25 mm pole.
3
Box contents
15%A base counts only if the included-components line names one. A cover counts only when it is named. None of these five lines names a base.
4
Opener and tilt
15%A slider, a manual lift or a crank is taken from the listing. A rope described only in reviews is not written into a blank spec row.
5
UV claim
10%UV 50+ and UV 15+ stay the maker’s line, with the method named on that listing. A 50+ line is not copied onto the listing that prints 15+.
6
Review notes
10%Stars are the stored amazon.co.uk line. Written comments count when they are in the file. The two short rectangles share one 4.0 from 1,372 pool.
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Last updated: 22.10.2026
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Schneider parasol buying guide
You are choosing a Schneider centre-pole or balcony parasol, not a cantilever, a half screen or a cover sold alone. These five amazon.co.uk listings run from about £36.08 to about £198.85. Span, the printed pole, and whether a base is named decide the buy. The top pick is the Malaga when you need about 300 cm round and will measure an unprinted pole. Best value is the Locarno when a small round canopy and a 22/25 mm pole are enough.
What to check on a Schneider parasol
Span is the first split. The Locarno, model 715-02, is about 150 cm round. Both Ibiza listings, blue model 682-09 and anthracite model 682-15, are about 180 x 120 cm. The Malaga, model 614-02, is about 300 cm round, printed as 300 x 300 x 265 cm. The Salerno, model 746-02, is 300 x 150 cm for a long, tight balcony. A 150 cm canopy does not cover a 3 m table. Pole before base. The Locarno and both Ibiza listings print 22/25 mm. The Salerno prints 38 mm. The Malaga spec block prints no diameter.
Best for
- A compact balcony on a printed 22/25 mm pole, with the base bought separately
- A patio that needs about 300 cm round, once you have measured the pole
Not ideal for
- A 3 m table under a 150 cm canopy
- Anyone who needs a base, a unique Ibiza review sample, or a wind-tunnel rating
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
A small canopy on a 3 m table
The Locarno is about 150 cm round. It will not cover a 3 m table. The Malaga is the about-300 cm round listing. The Salerno is 300 x 150 cm, a long rectangle, not a 3 m round canopy.
- 2
Assuming a base is in the box
None of these included-components lines names a base. The about-45 kg sand stand is for 30–50 mm tubes only. It does not match a 22/25 mm pole.
- 3
Copying UV 50+ or splitting the Ibiza reviews
The blue Ibiza prints UV 15+. The anthracite Ibiza prints UV 50+. Both files share 4.0 from 1,372 and the same written reviews. Do not add that count twice, and do not treat a catalogue 48 mm as the Malaga listing.
What to weigh up
Span and pole
HighMatch the canopy to the table before you compare openers. About 150 cm round is a compact table. About 180 x 120 cm is a short balcony rectangle. About 300 cm round is the Malaga. 300 x 150 cm is the Salerno. Then read the pole. 22/25 mm is printed on the Locarno and both Ibiza listings. 38 mm is printed on the Salerno. The Malaga row is blank. A 2026 catalogue line of 48 mm for a round Malaga is not the amazon.co.uk spec block. A stand sold for 30–50 mm will not grip 22/25 mm.
Opener, UV line and box contents
HighThe Locarno and the blue Ibiza use a slider and a metal tilt. The anthracite Ibiza says manual lift and rotational tilt, and it is the Ibiza listing that prints UV 50+. The blue listing prints UV 15+ to AS/NZS 4399:1996. The Locarno cites UV 50+ and the Hohenstein Institute. The Salerno names a crank, a manual tilt, UV 50+, a cover and an air vent, and United Kingdom reviews describe winder failures. The Malaga spec block is silent on opener, tilt, UV and cover.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Patio table about 300 cm
You want the widest round canopy in this set. The Malaga is the top pick at about £128.62, about 300 cm, 7 kg, 4.3 from 246 ratings. The spec block prints no pole diameter, so measure the mast before you buy a stand.
Long narrow balcony
You need 300 x 150 cm and a crank, and you have read the winder complaints. The Salerno is about £198.85, with a 38 mm pole and a cover named. A base is still not in the box. United Kingdom reviews describe the winder failing.
Common questions about Schneider parasols
What is the top Schneider parasol in this comparison?
The top pick is the Schneider Malaga 300 cm at about £128.62. It is the only listing here at about 300 cm round, 7 kg, with 4.3 from 246 ratings. The spec block does not print a pole, a UV line, a tilt or an opener. Five of the first 50 written reviews are marked United Kingdom and describe a rope opening with no tilt. A base is not named. The score of 86 is the star line times 20, not a lab test.
How much does a Schneider parasol cost?
In this amazon.co.uk set the small listings run from about £36.08 to about £41.93. The Malaga is about £128.62. The Salerno is about £198.85. None of the included-components lines names a base, so add a stand that matches the pole. A euro price on the maker’s website is not the UK shelf price. The Locarno is the lowest figure and the best value in this set.
Is a base included with these Schneider parasols?
No listing in this set names a base. The Salerno names a protective cover and an air vent. The Locarno and both Ibiza listings do not name a cover. Schneider’s sand-filled stand of about 45 kg is for 30–50 mm tubes and centre masts up to 300 cm, so it does not match a 22/25 mm pole. Measure the pole before you buy the stand.
What pole diameter is printed?
The Locarno and both Ibiza listings print 22/25 mm. The Salerno prints 38 mm. The Malaga spec block prints no diameter. The 2026 catalogue describes a round Malaga at 48 mm. That catalogue figure is not a listing field, so do not copy it into the spec row. Measure the pole on the parasol you receive before you order a base.
Are the two Ibiza review counts separate?
No. The blue Ibiza and the anthracite Ibiza both print 4.0 from 1,372, the same rank, and the same written reviews. Treat them as one shared sample and do not add 1,372 twice. The blue listing says UV 15+ to AS/NZS 4399:1996. The anthracite listing says UV 50+ to the same standard. Do not copy 50+ onto the blue model.
Does a UV 50+ line replace sunscreen?
No. A UV line on these listings is the maker’s claim. The Locarno cites the Hohenstein Institute. The Salerno and the anthracite Ibiza cite AS/NZS 4399:1996. The blue Ibiza prints 15+, not 50+. GOV.UK notes that BS EN 13758 is a clothing method. The NHS still wants shade from 11am to 3pm, March to October, plus clothing and at least SPF 30 with four-star UVA.
What should I do when the wind rises?
Close the canopy when you leave and when the wind rises. Schneider’s FAQ publishes no wind-tunnel speed, and the tilt joint on a centre-pole parasol is not sold as a spare. Do not force a slipping crank. A railing bracket, a patio socket, a deck that cannot take the base, a cracked rib or a snapped crank cord is a job for a fitter. A wider round canopy outside this brand set is in the 3 m parasol comparison.
Our verdict
The top pick is the Schneider Malaga 300 cm at about £128.62. It is the only listing here at about 300 cm round, model 614-02, 300 x 300 x 265 cm and 7 kg, with 4.3 from 246 ratings. The card score is 86, the star line times 20. The spec block does not print pole, UV, tilt, opener or a cover, and only five of the first 50 written reviews are marked United Kingdom. Best value is the Schneider Locarno 150 cm at about £36.08, score 88, 4.4 from 1,448 ratings, with a slider, a push-button tilt and a 22/25 mm pole. It will not shade a 3 m table, and a base is not named. The two Ibiza listings share one 4.0 from 1,372 review pool.
Best valueView offer
Schneider Locarno 150 cm
Lowest price in this set at about £36.08, with a printed 22/25 mm pole, a slider and 4.4 from 1,448 ratings. The canopy is about 150 cm and the base is not named.
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Updated: 22.10.2026
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Guides to Schneider parasols
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Schneider parasol buying guideSpan, opener, UV line and the missing base, without a second price table.Best Schneider parasolWho the Locarno, Ibiza, Malaga and Salerno are for, including the shared Ibiza reviews.How to use a Schneider parasolOpen, tilt, close and store. Slider, crank and rope are not the same steps.Schneider parasol base and pole22/25 mm against 38 mm, and a base sold separately.Schneider parasol balcony or patioSalerno or Ibiza against the Malaga. Footprint, not a price sort.
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Sources
Maker pages, GOV.UK, the NHS and legislation.gov.uk, plus the amazon.co.uk listings compared on this page. Updated 22.10.2026.
- Schneider FAQ (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Schneider wind stability (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Schneider 45 kg fillable stand (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Schneider 2026 catalogue (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- GOV.UK ultraviolet radiation FAQ (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- NHS sunscreen and sun safety (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 22 (retrieved 22.10.2026)
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (retrieved 22.10.2026)
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