Amazon Basics Portable Blackout Curtain Shade with Suction Cups (50 x 78 in, black)
A cheap, packable blackout panel that works well on clean glass, with fussy suction cups.
We bought Magnetic Portable Blackout Curtains, 100% Blackout Window Cover with Suction Cups & Magnetic Fasteners (118" x 57"). It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is a widely sold portable suction cup blackout curtain at a similar price, with more readable coverage than the unbranded magnetic version.
The short version
- Travellers who sleep badly in bright hotel rooms
- Parents darkening a nursery or a grandparent's spare room
- Renters who cannot drill for blackout blinds
- Shift workers who sleep during the day
- Your windows are wider than one panel and you do not want to buy two
- Your window glass is textured or you need to mount on a wood frame
- You want a permanent blind that stays put for years
What owners like
- Makes a hotel room or nursery properly dark
- Quick to put up and take down while travelling
- Packs small
Common complaints
- Suction cups can fall off unless the glass is clean and dry
- Cups sometimes arrive squashed and need flattening before they hold
- Getting a light tight fit takes trial and error
- Does not stick to wood or textured frames
Based on A travel blackout curtain roundup, a retailer review summary that collects owner feedback themes, and the Amazon listing..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Sep 2025
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A no drill blackout panel that sticks to window glass with suction cups and folds into a travel bag; reviewed here in place of the larger magnetic suction cup curtain it resembles.
- Attaches to window glass with suction cups, no tools or drilling
- Hook and loop points let the panel fold to fit smaller windows
- Folds into a bag that fits in a suitcase
- Sold as blocking light and cutting outside noise
- Also sold in a 2 pack for wider windows
A sensible pick for travellers, nurseries and day sleepers who need a dark room without drilling or hardware. The trade-off is the suction cups, which need clean, smooth glass and can let go over time, and a single panel may not cover a wide window.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 50 x 78 in (127 x 198 cm)
- Material
- 100% polyester, unlined
- Mounting
- Suction cups, with hook and loop points to adjust the width
- Weight
- About 1.4 lb
- Pack
- 1 panel with a carry bag (2 pack also sold)
- Care
- Machine washable in cold water
Questions
Do suction cup blackout curtains really stay up?
Usually, on clean, smooth glass. Owners report cups letting go when the glass is dirty or the cups are squashed from shipping.
What size is the Amazon Basics portable blackout curtain?
50 x 78 in, and hook and loop points let it fold smaller.
Can it be washed?
Yes. It is polyester and listed as machine washable in cold water.
Does it block noise?
It is sold as noise reducing. No source measured how much.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Amazon Basics Portable Blackout Curtain Shade with Suction Cups, 50" W x 78" L, Black, 1-Pack
- Distinctive Travels: Packable Blackout Curtains for Travel (Suction Cup Sets)
- TestMarket: Amazon Basics Portable Window Blackout Curtain Shade with Suction Cups, 50 x 78, Black
- The Greenspring Home: The Best Portable Blackout Curtains for Both Travel and Home
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
