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Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup Coleman Instant Screenhouse Small

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup

Coleman

Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup

★ 8.2 Screen House
Seasons 3-season Weight 45.2 lbs Est. Price $99

Best for: Bug-free lounging and quick sun protection.

Coleman Instant Screenhouse Small

Coleman

Coleman Instant Screenhouse Small

★ 7.6 Screen House
Seasons 3-season Weight 16.5 lbs Est. Price $159

Best for: Quick, bug-free shade and sun protection.

Our Take

Both are screen house tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

The Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup is noticeably taller inside (8'4" peak height versus 7'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 120 sq ft versus 100 sq ft for the Coleman Instant Screenhouse Small.

On scores, the Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup edges ahead — 8.2 overall versus 7.6.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup holds a clear advantage.

The Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup also has a price edge — $60 less at $99 versus $159.

For most buyers, the Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup
Coleman Instant Screenhouse Small
Overall Score
8.2
7.6
Space & Comfort
9.0
7.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
7.0
Weather Resistance
7.0
5.0
Value for Money
7.0
8.0
Ease of Use
9.0
9.0
Intangibles
8.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup

  • Sixty-second instant setup
  • Two large T-doors
  • Double-thick Polyguard fabric
  • Fragile zipper design
  • Weak pole joints

Coleman Instant Screenhouse Small

  • One-minute instant setup
  • UVGuard UPF 50+ protection
  • Dual-sided zippered entries
  • Low 37-inch ceiling
  • Limited water resistance

Full Specs

SpecColeman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant SetupColeman Instant Screenhouse Small
Tent Type Screen House Screen House
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $99 $159
Weight 45.2 Lbs 16.5 Lbs
Floor Area 120.0 ft² 100.0 ft²
Vestibule Area None None
Peak Height 100 84
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 144 X 120 Inches 120 X 120 Inches
Pole Material Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
Floor Fabric Floorless Floorless
Rainfly Fabric Polyguard Nylon Polyguard Nylon
Setup Time 1 Min 1 Min
Warranty 1 Year None
Made In Imported Imported

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Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup

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