NewAge Products is the brand most premium garage cabinet shoppers compare against everything else. Their Bold and Pro Series have set the bar for what a "showroom garage" looks like, and they've built genuine brand love over the past decade. KLOVO is newer, but we engineered our system to fix the specific frustrations homeowners shared with us about installing and living with NewAge — the time, the hardware count, and the per-foot cost at scale.
This is an honest side-by-side. NewAge makes great cabinets. Here's where the two lines actually differ.
TL;DR — Quick Verdict
- Choose NewAge if: you want welded steel construction, you're committed to a particular Bold or Pro color palette, and you don't mind a multi-hour assembly with a partner.
- Choose KLOVO if: you want furniture-grade engineered wood that's quieter and warmer in feel, the fastest assembly available (2–3 minutes per cabinet), 500 lb per-cabinet capacity as standard, and a Made-in-Georgia, USA build.
1\. Assembly: 2–3 Minutes vs. Several Hours
NewAge Bold 3.0 and Pro 3.0 cabinets ship flat-packed and require traditional assembly — bolts, brackets, doors hung after the fact, and toe-kick alignment. NewAge's own documentation suggests planning a half-day or more for a typical garage configuration, and most homeowners recommend a second person.
KLOVO uses our patent-pending GlideLock system: cam locks and alignment dowels pre-installed at the factory. Cabinets snap together in roughly 2–3 minutes each, no tools, no partner required. A full 14-foot configuration goes from box to wall-ready in about 30 minutes for one person.
Winner: KLOVO — significantly.
2\. Materials: Steel vs. Engineered Wood (TFL)
NewAge Bold and Pro Series use 24-gauge welded steel with a powder-coated finish. It's a proven construction.
KLOVO uses kitchen-grade engineered wood with TFL (thermally fused laminate) surfaces and 1mm PVC edge-banding — the same construction standards used in high-end kitchen cabinetry.
| NewAge (Steel) | KLOVO (Engineered Wood + TFL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Look & feel | Industrial / showroom | Furniture-grade / residential |
| Rust risk | Low (powder-coated) | None |
| Sound | Metallic | Solid, quiet (soft-close standard) |
| Temperature | Cold to the touch | Neutral |
Winner: Tie — depends on whether you want your garage to feel like a workshop or a finished room.
3\. Cabinet Capacity: 500 lb per Cabinet Standard
NewAge's adjustable shelves vary by line. Bold Series shelves are typically rated around 100 lb, with Pro Series reaching higher.
Every KLOVO cabinet is rated for 500 lb as a baseline — not an upgrade. We made it standard so you never have to think about how much each cabinet can hold.
Winner: KLOVO.
4\. Price Per Linear Foot
NewAge Bold 3.0 sets typically run $250–$350 per linear foot once fully configured. Pro 3.0 often climbs to $400+ per linear foot.
KLOVO 6ft sets start at $1,052 (\~$175/ft) and 20ft fully-loaded sets land around $360/ft. Like-for-like, KLOVO is generally 15–25% less per linear foot than NewAge Pro, with soft-close and 500 lb per-cabinet capacity included as standard.
Winner: KLOVO on value.
5\. Configuration & Modularity
NewAge offers a wide range of pre-configured sets and individual SKUs. KLOVO is built around a modular system that scales from 6ft to 20ft, with every component guaranteed to fit every other component.
Winner: NewAge for sheer SKU variety, KLOVO for simplicity and guaranteed compatibility.
6\. Made in America
NewAge designs in the U.S. but manufactures the majority of its garage cabinet line overseas.
KLOVO is made in Georgia, USA — designed, engineered, and assembled domestically. Replacement parts ship from Georgia in days.
Winner: KLOVO.
Side-by-Side Summary
| Category | NewAge Bold/Pro | KLOVO |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly time | Several hours/wall | \~30 min/wall |
| Material | Welded steel | Engineered wood + TFL + PVC edge |
| Cabinet capacity | \~100 lb per shelf (Bold) | 500 lb per cabinet standard |
| Soft-close hardware | Upgrade | Standard |
| Aesthetic | Showroom / industrial | Furniture-grade |
| Made in USA | No (designed in U.S.) | Yes — Georgia |
| Price (per ft, loaded) | $250–$400+ | $175–$360 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy NewAge if you want welded steel, you've fallen in love with a specific Bold or Pro color, and the showroom aesthetic is exactly what you're after.
Buy KLOVO if you want premium materials, the fastest assembly available, soft-close and 500 lb per-cabinet capacity as standard rather than upgrades, and a domestically-made cabinet system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KLOVO really faster to install than NewAge?
Yes — significantly. NewAge requires traditional flat-pack assembly with bolts and brackets. KLOVO's GlideLock system snaps cabinets together in about 2–3 minutes each with no tools.
Is engineered wood really comparable to steel for a garage?
KLOVO's TFL and PVC edge-banding construction is the same standard used in premium kitchens. It's moisture-resistant, won't rust, and is quieter and warmer than steel.
Does KLOVO ship the same way as NewAge?
Both ship freight. KLOVO orders ship directly from our Georgia facility, which usually means faster delivery and faster replacement-part turnaround.