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
Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
Best for: Spacious car camping for large families.
Coleman
Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person
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
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
| Spec | Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology | Coleman 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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