Additionally we are in NJ and close to the highway, so noise reduction is certainly we are looking for.

MWM has a way of just giving it to you straight and to the point...but he is spot on as usual.

The candor is much appreciated and refreshing :) Can anyone speak on Marvin Essentials compared with ProVia Ecolite? thanks again

Why are you looking at such low end, low priced garbage??? Contact a true window company that uses a well built window.

Try to find an Okna Window dealer in your state or a soft lite dealer in your state. They both make very good windows.

Thanks. I hadn't come across those, but will look into them.

The ” recommendation by family and friends”. They are usually the worst and the cheapest.

Eco lite is provia’s budget window and meant for renters and house flippers.

The pricing on the essentials is great when compared with the other 2 bids. Even though it can not match the performance of some vinyl products it trnds to have a solid reputation and many like its its narrow profile. Marvin does have a few upgrade options that are aimed at reducing sound. Pro-Via has some better options such as the Aspect and Endure but neither are as good as some iof the top ifferings from other vinyl brands.