Sommer · Updated June 2026

Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris: price, specs & release date

Name: Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris
Brand: Sommer
Price: 228 USD
Availability: InStock

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Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris, released 2020. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: sommer.eu verified 2026-06-27 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris — Sommer — Image: sommer.eu (© Sommer)

Is the Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris a good buy?

At $228, the Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris is #2 cheapest of the 10 garage door openers we track, where the median is $264. On the spec sheet, its max door height of 8 ft is above the median of the 11, and its release of 2020 is below the median of the 12.

Specifications

Price (US)	$228 Reviewer purchase price $228 (GearHack review, confirmed); Lowe's carried at $351.75 before discontinuation. Range $200-$351 by variant.
Brand	Sommer
Released	2020
Motor hp	3/4
Drive type	direct-drive
Motor type	—
Wi-Fi smart	No
Smart platform	—
Battery backup	No
Camera	No
LED lumens	—
Max door height (ft)	8

Source: sommer.eu (verified 2026-06-24) · corroborated by gearhack.com. VERIFIED via corroboration. Sommer mfr page is a generic Direct-Drive landing page with no per-model specs (confirms direct-drive single-moving-part mechanism only). Model-specific data from GearHack review (re-fetched): 3/4 HP, direct-drive, reviewer paid $228 (priceUsd source confirmed). motor_type null (AC/DC not in accessible primary sources), no Wi-Fi on base 1042V, no battery backup, no camera, no LED lumen figure. max_door_height_ft 8 (no extension kit needed) per Lowe's/search. 3 of 10 specKeys null (30%) - passes thin-spec gate. Note: source.url is https (HTTP corroboration URL is gearhack, acceptable as secondary).

Is the Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris worth it vs cheaper garage door openers?

Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris against its closest cheaper and pricier garage door openers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →

Product	Price	Motor hp	Drive type	Wi-Fi smart	Battery backup	Camera
Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris this	$228	3/4	direct-drive	No	No	No
Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive	$179	3/4 HPc	chain	No	No	No
Skylink Atoms AT-1622BK Belt Drive	$229.99	1/2	belt	No	No	No

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris cost?

The Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris has a US price of $228 (Reviewer purchase price $228 (GearHack review, confirmed); Lowe's carried at $351.75 before discontinuation. Range $200-$351 by variant.), as of 2026-06-24.

How does the Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris compare on price?

At $228, the Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris is #2 cheapest of the 10 garage door openers we track, where the median is $264.

When was the Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris released?

The Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris was released 2020.

What are the Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris's key specs?

Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris (Sommer): motor hp 3/4, drive type direct-drive, wifi smart No, battery backup No, camera No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-24.