MidWest Folding Metal Exercise Pen vs Amazon Basics Octagonal Metal Exercise Playpen
Scored head-to-head on every dimension — with a clear verdict and the best price on each.
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MidWest Folding Metal Exercise Pen
$43.99 · ★ 4.7 (22,698)
Winner · 5 of 5 categoriesvs
Amazon Basics Octagonal Metal Exercise Playpen
$46.19 · ★ 4.5 (55,014)
Better value pick
79
Quality
75
76
Ease of Use
72
76
Versatility
72
78
Value
77
88
Owner Satisfaction
77
Our verdict: MidWest Folding Metal Exercise Pen takes it, 80 to 75 on the PawBench Score, thanks largely to midwest build quality — the established name in wire pens. Amazon Basics Octagonal Metal Exercise Playpen is still a solid pick if it fits your budget better.
Differences only
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buy | ||
PawBench Scoremethodology → | Quality 79 Ease of Use 76 Versatility 76 Value 78 Owner Satisfaction 88 | Quality 75 Ease of Use 72 Versatility 72 Value 77 Owner Satisfaction 77 |
| Material | Folding metal | Metal |
| Configurable | Yes, panel shapes | — |
| Storage | Folds flat | — |
| Brand | MidWest Homes for Pets | — |
| Shape | — | Octagonal |
| Portable | — | Yes |
| Use | — | Indoor / outdoor |
* Prices are approximate and may vary. Please check the latest price on Amazon.
Pros & cons
MidWest Folding Metal Exercise Pen
Pros
- ✓MidWest build quality — the established name in wire pens
- ✓Folds flat, which is the difference between using it and storing it
- ✓Panels can be reconfigured into different shapes and sizes
Cons
- ✗A determined climber will get over the shorter heights
- ✗Bare wire — add a mat if it is going on a hard floor
Amazon Basics Octagonal Metal Exercise Playpen
Pros
- ✓Direct alternative to the MidWest at a similar price
- ✓Folds for transport and storage
- ✓Indoor or outdoor use per the manufacturer
Cons
- ✗No meaningful advantage over the MidWest — buy on height and stock
- ✗Same climbing caveat as any wire pen