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Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology

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

Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

Coleman

Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

★ 7.7 Blackout
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 16.4 lbs Est. Price $212

Best for: Budget-friendly car camping for beginners.

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

Coleman

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

Worth flagging before you compare: the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent is a blackout and the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology is a dome, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent 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 Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'0" peak height versus 4'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 100 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 7.7.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology holds a clear advantage.

The Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $57 less at $212 versus $270.

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

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

Score Comparison

Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent
Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology
Overall Score
7.7
7.9
Space & Comfort
8.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
6.5
6.5
Weather Resistance
7.0
8.0
Value for Money
9.0
8.0
Ease of Use
8.0
8.5
Intangibles
6.5
7.0

Pros & Cons

Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

  • Blocks 90% sunlight for sleep
  • Withstands 35 mph wind gusts
  • Quick 5-10 minute easy setup
  • Thin fiberglass poles creak easily
  • Missing standard Sundome ground vent

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 Sundome Dark Room 6 Person TentColeman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology
Tent Type Blackout, Dome Dome, Screen Room, Blackout
Capacity 4 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $212 $270
Weight 16.4 Lbs 15.91 Lbs
Floor Area 100.0 ft² 84.0 ft²
Vestibule Area None 28 Sq Feet
Peak Height 72 56
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 120 X 120 In 126 X 96 In
Pole Material Fiberglass Fiberglass
Floor Fabric Polyethylene PE Sheet, 130 G/m2, Flame Retardant
Rainfly Fabric Polyester Polyester Taffeta 68 Denier 190T
Setup Time 10 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty 1 Year Limited 1 Year Limited
Made In Imported Imported

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Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

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