senz° mini automatic review

The senz° mini automatic is the foldable version of the Dutch brand's asymmetric storm umbrella. Senz says the aerodynamic shape lets it float through the wind and rates it stormproof up to 80 km/h, roughly 50 mph. One button opens it and closes it again. The canopy measures 91 x 91 cm, it closes to 28.2 cm and it weighs 420 g, which is heavier than every other compact on this list. Senz puts rounded eyesavers on the tips to protect your eyes and those of people nearby, includes a luxury sleeve and offers two years of warranty. The smaller senz° micro (240 g, 18.5 cm, rated to 70 km/h) is an option if weight matters more. Senz's own store showed only euro prices from our location, so the US price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the umbrella.

Who it is for

travelers who want a storm-shaped compact

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Stormproof up to 80 km/h (about 50 mph)
• Automatic open and close
• Aerodynamic asymmetric shape with senz° eyesavers on the tips
• 91 x 91 cm canopy, 28.2 cm closed length
• Luxury sleeve included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Asymmetric shape is designed to glide through wind without flipping
• Strength: Eyesavers protect people around you in crowds
• Strength: Two years warranty
• Weakness: 420 g, the heaviest compact here
• Weakness: senz.com showed only euro prices from our location
• Weakness: Two-year warranty is shorter than the lifetime cover from ShedRain, Repel, Weatherman and Davek

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Closed length: 28.2 cm (about 11.1 in)
• Weight: 420 g
• Canopy: 91 x 91 cm
• Wind rating: Up to 80 km/h

Where it ranks

senz° mini automatic is No. 8 in our Best Travel Umbrellas verdict.