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Quick verdict
Choose the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel if you want 99%+ blocking at a price close to panels that block far less. Choose the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel if you'd rather have highest ratings volume of any panel in this entire category, budget or premium. Overall we rank the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Blackout Curtains for Small Windows list.
Winner overall: Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel
Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel vs Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel if you want 99%+ blocking at a price close to panels that block far less. Choose the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel if you'd rather have highest ratings volume of any panel in this entire category, budget or premium. Overall we rank the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Blackout Curtains for Small Windows list.
Best overallEclipse
37-inch width is proportionally right for a narrow window, unlike bulkier 52-inch panels
- 37 x 84 inch single panel, rod pocket top
- Thermaback blackout backing
- Blocks over 99% of light
- Reduces noise and insulates against heat and cold
- Machine washable
✓ Pros
- Highest ratings volume of any panel in this entire category, budget or premium
- Two panels together still cost less than most single premium panels
- Genuinely reduces noise and heat, not just light
✕ Cons
- 90% blocking is a real step down from premium laminated panels at 98%+
- 40-inch width means most windows need at least two panels for full coverage
Sun Zero
Includes explicit UV protection rating, useful for a sun-exposed window
- 40 x 63 inch single panel, grommet top
- Blocks up to 90% of light
- Lab-tested to reduce outside noise by 25%
- UPF 50+ UV protection
- Machine washable
✓ Pros
- Includes explicit UV protection rating, useful for a sun-exposed window
- Affordable enough to double up panels for fuller coverage
- Highest ratings volume of any panel in this list
✕ Cons
- 90% blocking is the lowest rate in this list, noticeable in a room with strong direct sun
- Best suited to moderate rather than intense all-day direct sun
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel or the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel?
Choose the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel if you want 99%+ blocking at a price close to panels that block far less. Choose the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel if you'd rather have highest ratings volume of any panel in this entire category, budget or premium. Overall we rank the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Blackout Curtains for Small Windows list.
What is the difference between the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel and the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel?
The Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel stands out because 99%+ blocking at a price close to panels that block far less, while the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel stands out because highest ratings volume of any panel in this entire category, budget or premium. The trade-offs differ too: the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel's ma in caveat is that 37-inch width is narrow for a wide window, needing multiple panels, and the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel's is that 90% blocking is a real step down from premium laminated panels at 98%+.
Is the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curta in Panel worth it over the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curta in Panel instead if 37-inch width is narrow for a wide window, needing multiple panels is a deal-breaker for you.
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