Amazon Basics Automatic Compact Umbrella Reviews Summary

Durability

Pros:

• "This is a durable, consistent, and well-designed umbrella."
• "It's been 4 years and I am still using it!! Durable product."
• "Best umbrella thus far. Automatic switch works so well, and the umbrella is so sturdy."
• "This is a well-made umbrella that should be durable."
• "Incredibly impressed with this compact umbrella in every way!"
• "This is a great, heavy-duty umbrella that opens and closes itself."
• "This is a very durable umbrella."

Cons:

• "Pretty flimsy, bends easily."
• "However, it does feel like anything stronger than the winds that are outside right now will destroy it."
• "I've been used this umbrella probably about 10 times past few months. It already has signs of wears and many parts of the device are fallen apart."
• "The umbrellas are not durable. One of the ribs snapped on the very first day o use in not so strong breeze."
• "It broke within 2 months with any rough usage."
• "After it's second use this cheap umbrella is broken."
• "This umbrella breaks easily in strong winds. You can only use it when you have rain without wind."

Design & Size

Pros:

• "Absolutely fantastic quality of the metal frame and the button mechanism."
• "Switch button open and switch button close are the most convenient feature of this umbrella."
• "It's so convenient to always have this in my purse just in case I get caught in the rain!"
• "Its a nice basic umbrella easy to carry in bag. So far did not face any issues with it."
• "Good compact size - it fits in the car door cubby perfectly."
• "This umbrella is a very nice size, big enough to cover you from the rain but small enough to fit in a large purse."
• "The umbrella is very compact and can easily fit your Handbag or Your Backpack."

Cons:

• "The diameter when the umbrella is too small. Think its best fit for small kids."
• "Handle is a little too small, which makes it uncomfortable to use."
• "The total handle length is smaller when compared to other umbrella's."
• "Just the size is smaller than expected. Barely for 2, sufficient for 1 person."
• "Too small a handle. Small circumference of umbrella when fully opened."
• "It’s too small. Guess not meant for an adult and rain."
• "The size is also small."

Functionality

Pros:

• "The quality is unbelievable, not even considering the price."
• "Yes, the Canopy auto opens/closes at the touch of a button."
• "What a great product for the price point - well made, heavy duty, auto out and in, folding into small size for auto, home, travel - great product by Amazon!"
• "Automatic open and close functions easy to operate and effective."
• "One press of the button opens the umbrella and another press closes it without any fuss."
• "The Push button open and close Feature is great when those flash showers hit."
• "The Automatic Open/Close Mechanism is very well made!"

Cons:

• "The mechanism used to attach the material to the ribs is inadequate."
• "One of the ribs broke when I press the button to open it."
• "Works, but when you push the button for auto closing, it is quite an 'explosive' release with popping noise. Startling, even after you know it is going to happen."
• "The umbrella doesn't work. It doesn't have a locking mechanism and won't stay open or close completely."
• "However, after a year the umbrella does not open at all."
• "Dont buy it because when you are going in rain using this and suddenly u press the button by mistake, umbrella gets closed itself."
• "The umbrella does not close easily, it needs to be pushed with a lot of force."

Price & Value

Pros:

• "This amazon basic travel umbrella is inexpensive but decent. It's going strong for four years and I have not experience a major problem with it."
• "If u get this below 500..go for it."
• "Fantastic price. The product was exactly as advertised and delivered promptly."
• "Definitely a top pick for me and AmazonBasics once again delivers a great product."
• "Bought an umbrella like this for the double the price. This one works just as well."
• "Price was great, easily double the price in department stores."
• "For only 15 dollars this is a great umbrella."

Cons:

• "Cost is slightly high compared to the quality of the Umbrella."
• "Seems to be a little overpriced."
• "Definitely not worth the price for the size and less durable."
• "Very poor performence, got the same of other brand in half of the price."
• "Heavily priced for this quality."
• "disappointed, paid for ₹700."
• "Though umbrella looks durable and sturdy but I think price 895 is too much for this."