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

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

Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology

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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 Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology

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Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology

★ 7.9 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 15.91 lbs Est. Price $270

Best for: Perfect for family car camping.

Our Take

These are two versions of the same base tent from Coleman, so the differences come down to specific features rather than overall design.

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

The Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology adds a screen room — a meaningful structural difference.

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

Floor space is also wider — 162 sq ft versus 84 sq ft for the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology.

The Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology adds vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.

On scores, the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology edges ahead — 7.9 overall versus 7.4.

The biggest gap is ease of setup, where the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology holds a clear advantage.

Check the full specs below to see exactly what sets these two apart and decide whether the difference is worth it to you.

🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology
Overall Score
7.4
7.9
Space & Comfort
9.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
6.5
6.5
Weather Resistance
6.0
8.0
Value for Money
8.0
8.0
Ease of Use
6.0
8.5
Intangibles
8.0
7.0

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 Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology

  • Dark Room tech blocks 90% sunlight
  • Sets up under five minutes
  • Vertical walls offer more headroom
  • Traps heat without proper ventilation
  • Fiberglass poles require careful handling

Full Specs

SpecColeman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room TechnologyColeman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology
Tent Type Dome, Blackout Dome, Screen Room, Blackout
Capacity 4 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $285 $270
Weight 22 Lbs. 9.6 Oz. 15.91 Lbs
Floor Area 162.0 ft² 84.0 ft²
Vestibule Area None 28 Sq Feet
Peak Height 76 56
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 12 X 9 Feet 126 X 96 In
Pole Material Fiberglass Fiberglass
Floor Fabric 1,000 Denier Polyethylene Sheet PE Sheet, 130 G/m2, Flame Retardant
Rainfly Fabric 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta Polyester Taffeta 68 Denier 190T
Setup Time 5 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty Limited 1 Year 1 Year Limited
Made In Imported Imported

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Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology

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