Blackout Curtains: NICETOWN 100% vs Pitch Black

Start With the Exact Listing, Not the Marketing Name

These two NICETOWN listings are not the same curtain in different colors. One registry record is Pure White, lined, and 52 by 84 inches per panel; the other is Black, unlined, and 42 by 63 inches per panel.

That difference changes the buying decision before any general claim about blackout performance. A smaller window can be over-covered by a long panel, while a taller bedroom window can look unfinished with a 63-inch length.

Measure the rod position, not just the glass. Curtains usually need to cover beyond the visible frame, and the finished drop depends on where the rod sits above the window.

Use the exact ASIN shown on the card when checking the final listing. Amazon variations can alter color, size, price, and sometimes construction details, so a general NICETOWN search result is not enough.

Panel Size: The 52 by 84 Inch Listing Covers More

The 100% Blackout listing is the larger physical option in this comparison. Each listed panel measures 52 by 84 inches, compared with 42 by 63 inches for the Pitch Black set.

More fabric can help when a rod is mounted high or a window is wide. It does not prove a room will be dark, because side gaps, top gaps, and how much the panels overlap also matter.

Choose the larger listing when your required finished drop is close to 84 inches. Buying a shorter panel and mounting it too high often creates a visible gap at the sill or floor.

Choose the 63-inch listing only when that shorter drop fits your measured window and rod position. It is a fit decision, not an automatic budget upgrade or downgrade.

Lining: The Listings Use Different Construction

The product registry identifies the 100% Blackout listing as lined and the Pitch Black listing as unlined. That is the clearest construction difference between the two specific products.

A lining can change drape, weight, and how the panel looks from the window side. The exact light result still depends on the selected variation and installation, so do not infer a laboratory percentage from the listing name alone.

Choose the lined option when you specifically want the construction shown in the larger listing. It is the sensible default for a room where finished coverage and a heavier panel matter.

Choose the unlined option when you want the simpler Black polyester panel shown in Pitch Black. That choice is valid for a smaller window or a room where a lighter construction is preferred.

Color: Pure White and Black Solve Different Room Problems

Color is not a neutral detail in this comparison. The 100% Blackout ASIN is Pure White, while the Pitch Black ASIN is Black, so the products will look different in daylight and against interior finishes.

Black can be useful when the visual goal is a darker, more enclosed media-room look. Pure White may be easier to integrate with bright bedrooms, rentals, or rooms where the curtains stay open during the day.

Do not use color alone as evidence of light-blocking performance. The panel’s coverage, lining, mounting gaps, and selected variant still decide how much light reaches the room.

Choose the color you can live with when the curtains are open as well as closed. A technically suitable panel is still a poor purchase if it clashes with the room every day.

Ratings and Review Volume: Read Them as Different Signals

The 100% Blackout record currently shows a 4.8 rating across 78,311 reviews. The Pitch Black record shows a 4.6 rating across 130,047 reviews in the current registry snapshot.

A higher rating and a larger review count answer different questions. Rating is a broad satisfaction signal, while count mainly indicates how many buyers have left feedback on that product record.

Neither number is a controlled comparison or a promise about your window. Read recent reviews for the exact size and color when packaging wrinkles, length, fabric feel, or installation are important to you.

Use the product cards rather than this paragraph for changing review totals. The registry refreshes these fields independently so editorial wording does not become a stale score claim.

Hardware: This Is a Tie for Common Grommet Rods

Both compared listings specify grommet hanging and rods up to 1.6 inches. That makes existing hardware a less important separator than panel size, lining, and color for most households.

Still measure the rod diameter before ordering. Decorative rods, unusually thick wooden rods, and oversized finials can create installation problems even when a listing says it fits a common size.

Plan enough rod width for the panels to stack beside the glass. Curtains that only cover the frame when closed can leave light gaps and make the room feel more crowded.

Choose either product on hardware compatibility when your rod is within the stated limit. Move to the size and construction rows for the decision that actually changes daily use.

Thermal Features: Treat Both as Installation-Dependent

Both listings include thermal-insulation language in their product specifications. That supports using either as a candidate for a draft-prone bedroom or a sunny room, but it is not a measured energy-savings promise.

Real thermal comfort depends on how the curtains are installed. Coverage beyond the frame, a rod close to the wall, window condition, and local climate all affect whether a room feels less exposed to sun or drafts.

Choose the larger lined listing when full coverage is the priority. Choose the smaller listing when it physically matches a shorter opening and you do not need the extra fabric length.

Do not buy either listing solely for an energy-bill claim. Use the curtain as one part of a room strategy that can also include weatherstripping, shades, and proper window maintenance.

Care and Weight: Check the Label for the Exact Variant

The registry lists different care details for the two products. Pitch Black lists machine wash and tumble dry, while the 100% Blackout entry lists dry clean, hand wash, and machine wash instructions.

Those mixed instructions make the product label the final authority. Care guidance can vary by colorway, size, and liner, and a copied marketplace bullet is not a substitute for the tag in your delivered set.

The larger lined listing is also materially heavier in the current specifications. Use a sturdy rod and brackets when installing it across a wide window or over a sliding door.

Choose the lighter, shorter listing when easy handling is a real constraint. Choose the larger listing when coverage matters more and your rod hardware is rated for the load.

US Room Fit: Bedrooms, Rentals, and Media Rooms

For US bedrooms, start with the finished drop and total width before looking at a sale price. A 52 by 84 inch panel set can be useful for a standard longer window treatment, but it may not be sufficient for every wide window.

For rentals, use removable installation methods only when your lease and wall type allow them. The curtain listing does not make a rod bracket or adhesive system safe for every drywall, plaster, or window frame.

For a media room, reduce side and top gaps before assuming a darker panel will solve glare. A correctly sized product installed with poor overlap can underperform a simpler panel that covers the opening fully.

For a light-sensitive sleeper, choose by the listed size and lining first. Then confirm the current variant, card price, delivery terms, and return policy before placing the order.