We used MW Freedom 800 windows in our cabin project and have been very satisfied. We did look at the Jeld Wen and Andersen but the MW were around 30 to 40% less and quality appears to be very good. I can feel no drafts and we have had no issues since installation. Let me say something that you probably already know, that is the installation of the window is actually more important than the actual quality of the window. Second, the support provided by the company in the event of an "issue" is of great importance. I would ask your supplier about how well MW handles product issues and if the response is satisfactory. We paid a little more buying through a contractor supplier [Builders First Source] than we could have going through Lowes but the supplier provided us with good advice and support. We did have one window that was damaged during delivery and the MW company rep replaced it with no questions asked. Our supplier gives MW high marks and the quality is very good. I like the windows and support.

Thanks for the feedback bogold. I spoke with our supplier late last week and while he will sell me the M&Ws, he'd really prefer to sell the Jeld-Wens. So much so that he indicated they could work on the price as J-W supposedly had a price decrease recently. We'll see what he can do.

Any other experiences out there with these 2 brands?

I was never a fan of the windows before Jeldwen purchased them(when they were(Caradco,Pozzi etc)and although i have never sold them since i would still have my doubts as i am not a fan of Jeldwen in general.