Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Blackout Curtains

Best Home Fashion Premium vs NICETOWN Contemporary Lined Blackout

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

NICETOWN Contemporary Lined Blackout comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about bedrooms where aesthetics matter alongside blackout — read the strengths below before deciding.

Best Home Fashion Premium
Ranked #5 in Best Blackout Curtains
Best Home Fashion Premium
$55

The Best Home Fashion Premium is the heavy-fabric pick — 200 GSM panels with soft hand feel. Best for buyers prioritizing fabric quality.

Strengths
  • Heavier 200 GSM fabric — more substantial feel
  • Pinch pleat or grommet options
  • 100% polyester with extra-thick lining
Watch-outs
  • Heavier weight requires sturdier rod
  • Premium price
  • Slower to ship — not Prime
NICETOWN Contemporary Lined Blackout
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Blackout Curtains
NICETOWN Contemporary Lined Blackout
$42

The NICETOWN Contemporary Lined is the premium-look pick — only curtain to pass full flashlight test in editorial evaluation.

Strengths
  • Only curtain to pass CNN's flashlight test
  • Lined backing reduces light seepage at grommets
  • Looks elegant — better than budget polyester
Watch-outs
  • Some testers report side-edge leakage
  • Shiny polyester finish
  • Light crease after washing

How they stack up

Best Home Fashion Premium

Heaviest fabric. Pinch pleat option. Slower shipping.

NICETOWN Contemporary Lined Blackout

Most premium look. Best flashlight test. Some edge seepage.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBest Home Fashion PremiumNICETOWN Contemporary Lined Blackout
Fabric Weight200 GSM
TopsPinch pleat or grommet
MaterialPolyester
LiningExtra-thickYes
ConstructionTriple-weave
TopGrommet
Length OptionsMany
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