Champion Vs. Virtual View Windows
- The Wacky Window Woman
- 4 days ago
- 5 min read
In this blog, I’m going to compare Champion Door & Window Vs. Virtual View Windows. We’ll dive into what they offer, how their process works and what sets each one apart.
You’ve realized it’s finally time to replace your windows—but the idea of sitting through a bunch of window sales presentations? Yeah, that’s not exactly thrilling. Trust me, I’ve been there. When my husband and I decided it was time to upgrade our builder-grade windows, I figured I could just call a few companies, give them the number and sizes of our windows, and get some ballpark estimates. Simple, right? Unfortunately, it didn’t work out that way.
I kept thinking—there has to be a better way to get pricing without committing hours to demo appointments. That thought is exactly what inspired this website: to create an easier, more transparent way to shop for replacement windows.
Be sure to see the Wacky Window Woman Price Comparison Chart to see which companies, I’ve had out to my home to price my window project of twelve windows and the quotes they provided to me.
Affordable Window Replacement
Champion Windows is a national company, headquartered in Sharonville, Ohio, near Cincinnati. Champion Windows operates across the United States and has 56 company-owned showrooms in cities nationwide, offering products such as replacement windows, patio enclosures, sunrooms, vinyl siding, and entry doors.
On the other hand, Virtual View Windows operates entirely online, which significantly reduces overhead costs. Without the need for a nationwide sales force or expensive showrooms, they can offer more competitive pricing. Product demonstrations are conveniently done through Zoom or pre-recorded videos. They provide ENERGY STAR-rated vinyl windows, all backed by limited lifetime warranties.
Champion Vs. Virtual View Windows
We've gotten quotes from both Champion Windows and Virtual View. Of course, as with most Champion "requires" an in-home visit whereas Virtual View Windows can do everything virtually.
“Charlie” of Champion Windows came into our home in the Spring of 2025. Champion Windows has a location in the Lewis Center area just north of Columbus. They sell replacement Windows, Sunrooms and Home Exteriors. They design, build, install and warrant all their replacement windows. Champion Windows are Energy Star certified, American made and come directly to your home from their factory where they design and make all their windows.
Joe of Virtual View Windows was great and as promised, we were able to accomplish the whole process virtually. Initially, I reach out to them and Joe responded with some basic questions. He wanted to know how many windows, their approximate sizes and what year was our home built. He also asked that we take some photos and send those to him so he could finalize our quote.
He sent us a pre-recorded video that shared all the magical aspects of his window along with the Energy Star 7.0 certification, the U Factor and the Air Infiltration numbers. They offered one of the best performing windows at a fraction of the price compared to Champion.
Double Hung Window Replacement Window
Champion Window offers only Triple Pane Windows. They are Energy Star certified, American made and come directly to your home from their factory where they design and make all their windows. Due to the fact that they only offer Triple Pane, they are inherently positioned to be at a higher price point than many of the others who offer double-pane windows. With most of the others, they start out with double pane and give you a price to upgrade to triple pane. The quote for Champion came in at $17,950 for our Window Project of twelve windows, which includes their standard triple pane.
Virtual View offers the Alside Mezzo Window which is double pane and then also an upgraded window called the Mezzo Quattro which is the Triple Pane version which also includes the Energy Star 7.0 certification. Alside Windows are manufactured in Ohio. The price quoted to us by “Joe” was $9740 for double pane with an additional cost of $600 if we wanted the Mezzo Triple Pane Window.
Are Triple Pane Windows worth the extra cost?
Reasons Triple Pane Might Be Worth It:
1. Cold Winters - triple pane windows offer better insulation than double pane—helping keep heat in and cold out. This can lower your heating bills and make your home cozier.
2. Noise Reduction - Triple pane windows provide better soundproofing. If you live near a busy street or in an urban areas, this can be a big perk.
3. Energy Savings - Over time, the improved thermal performance could help reduce energy usage. It might not pay for itself super fast, but you’ll definitely notice a difference.
4. Condensation Control - Better insulation means your windows are less likely to develop condensation on the interior glass, which can help prevent mold or damage to window frames.
When It Might Not Be Worth It:
1. Higher Upfront Cost -Triple pane windows can cost 10–30% more than double pane, and if your home is already fairly energy efficient, the payback period may be long.
2. Mild Climate Zones -If you’re in the south where winters are milder, the energy savings might not be dramatic enough to justify the added cost.
3. You’re Planning to Move Soon - If you’re not staying in your home long-term, you might not recoup the investment through energy savings or home value.
Best Way to get Window Replacement Prices
In my opinion, being able to gather the information we needed to make a decision all virtually was amazing. We opted to have a Virtual Appointment with Joe so we can further discuss if we wanted the triple pane option or not. He has a demo window in his home and he used that to help me understand the profile and width of his frame. I was really concerned about this as some replacement windows are very bulky and reduce the amount of glass by as much as 30%.
And then there was this neat little demo he did. He poked a golf tee into the screen, left it there for a bit which as you might expect, left a hole in the screen large enough for a bug to get through . . . and then simply rubbed the screen to smooth it back into shape. It was impressive—and all thanks to the memory mesh material used in the Alside Quattro and Mezzo screens. Definitely a detail that stuck with me.
Champion Vs. Virtual View Windows
To make an apples-to-apples comparison between these two replacement window companies, we need to factor in the $600 upgrade cost and add that to the starting point of $9740. With that added, McCloud’s total comes to $10,340 while Champion’s quote is $17,950.
For my husband and me, the slim frame which allows more glass, the Energy Star 7.0 certification and Joe’s virtual salesmanship is what solidified for us that Virtual View was the right choice for us. When it really comes down to value, Virtual View Windows clearly comes out on top in this comparison.
Be sure to refer the Wacky Window Comparison Chart so you can further evaluate if and who you want to let into your home to give you a quote for your Window project.
