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Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

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

Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology

Coleman

Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology

★ 7.4 Dome
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 22 lbs. 9.6 oz. Est. Price $285

Best for: Spacious car camping for large families.

Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

Coleman

Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

★ 7.8 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 11 lbs Est. Price $150

Best for: Sleeping in late and staying cool.

Our Take

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

The Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology sleeps 4 versus 2 for the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

The Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology is noticeably taller inside (6'4" peak height versus 4'11"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 162 sq ft versus 63 sq ft for the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person.

On scores, the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person edges ahead — 7.8 overall versus 7.4.

The biggest gap is ease of setup, where the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person holds a clear advantage.

The Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person also has a price edge — $135 less at $149 versus $284.

For most buyers, the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person
Overall Score
7.4
7.8
Space & Comfort
9.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
6.5
6.5
Weather Resistance
6.0
7.0
Value for Money
8.0
9.5
Ease of Use
6.0
8.0
Intangibles
8.0
6.5

Pros & Cons

Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology

  • Blocks 90% of sunlight
  • Sets up under 5 minutes
  • 20% more vertical headroom
  • Flimsy fiberglass poles
  • Leaking floor seams

Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

  • Blocks 90% sunlight
  • Five minute solo setup
  • Fits queen air mattress
  • Fragile fiberglass poles
  • Leaky door seams

Full Specs

SpecColeman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room TechnologyColeman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person
Tent Type Dome, Blackout Dome, Blackout
Capacity 4 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $285 $150
Weight 22 Lbs. 9.6 Oz. 11 Lbs
Floor Area 162.0 ft² 63.0 ft²
Vestibule Area None
Peak Height 76 59
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 12 X 9 Feet 9 X 7 Ft
Pole Material Fiberglass 8.5mm Fiberglass
Floor Fabric 1,000 Denier Polyethylene Sheet Polyethylene
Rainfly Fabric 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta Polyester Taffeta 75 Denier Flysheet
Setup Time 5 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty Limited 1 Year Limited 1 Year
Made In Imported USA Or Imported

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Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology

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Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

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