Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout vs Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet
Both made our Best Blackout Curtains for Small Windows shortlist, at #1 and #2. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel if you want 37-inch width is proportionally right for a narrow window, unlike bulkier 52-inch panels. Choose the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain 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 Curtain Panel higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Blackout Curtains for Small Windows list.
Winner overall: Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel
Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel vs Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 4 in Best Blackout Curtains for Small Windows | #2 of 4 in Best Blackout Curtains for Small Windows |
| Pick label | Best overall | |
| Brand | Eclipse | Sun Zero |
| Key features | 37 x 84 inch single panel, rod pocket top; Thermaback blackout backing; Blocks over 99% of light | 40 x 63 inch single panel, grommet top, typically under $15; Blocks up to 90% of light; Lab-tested to reduce outside noise by 25% |
| Biggest strength | 37-inch width is proportionally right for a narrow window, unlike bulkier 52-inch panels | Highest ratings volume of any panel in this entire category, budget or premium |
| Main trade-off | Rod pocket top is slower to open and close than a grommet panel | 90% blocking is a real step down from premium laminated panels at 98%+ |
| Best for | small windows | Most buyers |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick · Best overall
Choose the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel if…
- 37-inch width is proportionally right for a narrow window, unlike bulkier 52-inch panels
- Blocks over 99% of light, matching the wider Eclipse Palisade panel
- Rod pocket top gives a traditional, gathered look that suits a small decorative window
Best for: small windows
Prefer the alternative? See the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel section.
#2 pick
Choose the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel if…
- 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
Prefer the alternative? See the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel section.
Pros and cons of each
Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel
Pros
- 37-inch width is proportionally right for a narrow window, unlike bulkier 52-inch panels
- Blocks over 99% of light, matching the wider Eclipse Palisade panel
- Rod pocket top gives a traditional, gathered look that suits a small decorative window
Cons
- Rod pocket top is slower to open and close than a grommet panel
- 84-inch length needs hemming for a shorter small window
Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel
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
Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel vs Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel: common questions
Which is better, the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel or the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel?
Choose the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel if you want 37-inch width is proportionally right for a narrow window, unlike bulkier 52-inch panels. Choose the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain 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 Curtain 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 Curtain Panel and the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel?
The Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel stands out because 37-inch width is proportionally right for a narrow window, unlike bulkier 52-inch panels, while the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain 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 Curtain Panel's main caveat is that rod pocket top is slower to open and close than a grommet panel, and the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel's is that 90% blocking is a real step down from premium laminated panels at 98%+.
Is the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel worth it over the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel instead if rod pocket top is slower to open and close than a grommet panel is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel instead of the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel?
The Sun Zero Easton Blackout Grommet Curtain Panel suits buyers whose priorities match its strengths, while the Eclipse Darrell Rod Pocket Blackout Curtain Panel is best for small windows.