BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
What are the best blackout blinds to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Blackout Blinds in the UK is the FUNKY GADGETS Blackout Roller Blind, Black, 60W x 165H cm.
The FUNKY GADGETS Blackout Roller Blind suits a bedroom window that can take brackets: the listing states 100% polyester 3-pass blackout fabric, a child-safe chain clip and mounting inside or outside the recess.
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The FUNKY GADGETS Blackout Roller Blind is our top pick for a bedroom window because its listing states 100% polyester 3-pass blackout fabric with the same colour on both sides, a child-safe chain clip and brackets that mount inside or outside the window recess. If you cannot drill, the Amazon Basics roller blind includes mounting clips with no drilling required and is trimmable, per its title; for a baby's room or travel, the Tommee Tippee Sleeptight attaches to the window with suction cups and folds into the included travel bag.
This guide compares six blackout blinds from FUNKY GADGETS, Amazon Basics, Emma Barclay, Tommee Tippee, Bemece and VELUX, using what each listing states about fabric, size, fitting, trimming and controls. Stated sizes are 60W x 165H cm (FUNKY GADGETS), 86 x 150 cm (Amazon Basics), Width 60 x Drop 165cm (Emma Barclay), up to 130 x 198cm (Tommee Tippee) and 145W x 200H cm before cutting (Bemece); the VELUX is chosen by roof window code.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Blackout Blinds?
1Fitting: the FUNKY GADGETS has metal brackets with a plastic coating that mount inside or outside the window recess, top or face; the Amazon Basics includes mounting clips and needs no drilling; the Bemece fixes with 20 pairs of magic tapes and 20 pairs of double-sided adhesives; the Tommee Tippee attaches to the window with suction cups. The VELUX listing says it installs with the pre-fitted mounting system and that the Z0Z 230 must be bought separately if mounting brackets aren't pre-fitted; the Emma Barclay listing says full instructions are included but does not describe its fittings.
2Fabric: FUNKY GADGETS states 100% polyester 3-pass blackout fabric, Emma Barclay 100% Polyester, Bemece thickened 420D Oxford cloth with a PU silver coating on the back, and VELUX an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified heat reflecting fabric. The Amazon Basics listing names a thermal coating and the Tommee Tippee listing total blackout, but neither names a fabric material.
3Size and trimming: the Amazon Basics (86 x 150 cm) is trimmable per its title, the Emma Barclay (Width 60 x Drop 165cm) can be trimmed in width, and the Bemece (145W x 200H cm) is cut to shape with the included cutter. The Tommee Tippee adjusts with fastenings up to 130 x 198cm; the FUNKY GADGETS listing (60W x 165H cm) does not mention trimming.
4Controls and child safety: the FUNKY GADGETS listing says its fittings kit features a child-safe chain clip; the Amazon Basics and Emma Barclay use a cord, and their listings do not mention a child safety device in the features we read. The VELUX runs in white guide rails with stepless positioning.
5Care: the Tommee Tippee is machine washable and the Emma Barclay lists Machine Wash as its care instruction; the Bemece listing says creases can be ironed on the non-silver side at a low temperature. The FUNKY GADGETS, Amazon Basics and VELUX listings give no care instructions in the features we read.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Metal brackets with a plastic coating; child-safe chain clip
Clips for mounting included; no drilling required
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Suction cups fitted all the way round
20 pairs of magic tapes and 20 pairs of double-sided adhesives
Pre-fitted mounting system; Z0Z 230 sold separately if brackets aren't pre-fitted
Size
60W x 165H cm
86 x 150 cm
Width 60 x Drop 165cm
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145W x 200H cm, cut to fit
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Fabric
100% polyester 3-pass blackout fabric, same colour on both sides
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100% Polyester, thermal blackout easy-care fabric
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Thickened 420D Oxford cloth with a thick PU silver coating on the back
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified heat reflecting fabric
The rankings
The best Blackout Blinds, ranked
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Top Pick
FUNKY GADGETS Blackout Roller Blind, Black, 60W x 165H cm
The FUNKY GADGETS Blackout Roller Blind suits a bedroom window that can take brackets: the listing states 100% polyester 3-pass blackout fabric, a child-safe chain clip and mounting inside or outside the recess.
Size
60W x 165H cm
Fabric
100% polyester 3-pass blackout fabric, same colour on both sides
Fabric Width
About 3.5 cm narrower than the overall width (56.5 cm on the 60×165 cm blind)
Tube
Aluminium, 57.5 cm long on the 60×165 cm blind
Fitting
Metal brackets with a plastic coating; child-safe chain clip
Mounting
Inside or outside the window recess; top or face mount
What we like
+States its fabric: 100% polyester 3-pass blackout fabric with the same colour on both sides
+Brackets mount inside or outside the window recess, top or face, per the listing
+A child-safe chain clip is included in the fittings kit, per the listing
+Gives the fabric width as well as the overall width: 56.5 cm of fabric on the 60×165 cm blind
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing does not mention trimming the blind to size
–Mounts on brackets; the listing does not describe a no-drill option
£14.44£17.99−20%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
Amazon Basics Blackout Roller Blind, 86 x 150 cm, Dark Grey
The Amazon Basics Blackout Roller Blind suits a window you would rather not drill: the listing states mounting clips with no drilling required, a thermal coating and a trimmable 86 x 150 cm blind.
Size
86 x 150 cm
Length After Roller Installation
150cm (the listing says it may be 155cm before installation)
Fitting
Clips for mounting included; no drilling required
Coating
Thermal coating
Operation
Cord for up/down adjustment
Trimmable
Yes, per the title
What we like
+No drilling: clips for mounting are included, per the listing
+Trimmable, per the title
+Thermal coating that Amazon Basics says blocks hot/cold air
+UV protection named in the title
Worth noting
–The listing states no fabric material and no warranty term
–Cord-operated; the listing does not mention a child safety device
£26.39Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
Emma Barclay Blackout Roller Blind, Charcoal Grey, Width 60 x Drop 165cm
The Emma Barclay Blackout Roller Blind suits buyers who want to trim a roller blind to width themselves: the listing states 100% Polyester thermal blackout fabric, a Width 60 x Drop 165cm size and cord control.
Size
Width 60 x Drop 165cm
Fabric
100% Polyester, thermal blackout easy-care fabric
Trimming
Width can be trimmed; detailed instructions included
Operation
Cord control
Care
Machine Wash
Colour
Charcoal Grey
What we like
+Material composition stated: 100% Polyester
+Width can be trimmed to fit the window, with detailed instructions included
+Full fitting instructions included, per the listing
+Emma Barclay says the thermal fabric keeps a home cooler in summer and warmer in winter
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing does not describe its fittings, mounting options or a child safety device
–The listing describes trimming the width only; the drop is adjusted with the cord control
£14.49Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
Tommee Tippee Sleeptight Portable Blackout Blind, Large
The Tommee Tippee Sleeptight Portable Blackout Blind suits a baby's room at home or away: the listing states suction-cup fitting on windows up to 130 x 198cm, a 680g weight and a travel bag.
Maximum Size
130 x 198cm (51x78in)
Adjustment
Fastenings; reduces to around a third of its maximum size
Fitting
Suction cups fitted all the way round
Weight
680g
Folded Size
290 x 230 x 60mm, with travel bag
Care
Machine washable
What we like
+Adjusts to fit windows up to 130 x 198cm and reduces to around a third of that, per the listing
+Attaches to the window with suction cups fitted all the way round
+Weighs 680g and folds to 290 x 230 x 60mm, with a travel bag included
+Machine washable, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing states no fabric material and no warranty term
–The listing describes removing it and folding it away between uses rather than raising it like a roller blind
£19.99£22.45−11%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
Bemece 100% Blackout Blind, DIY Cut, No Drill, Black, 145W x 200H cm
The Bemece 100% Blackout Blind suits windows a standard blind does not fit: the listing states a 145W x 200H cm sheet of 420D Oxford cloth with a silver coating that you cut to size and fix without drilling.
Size
145W x 200H cm, cut to fit
Fabric
Thickened 420D Oxford cloth with a thick PU silver coating on the back
Fitting
20 pairs of magic tapes and 20 pairs of double-sided adhesives
In The Box
Cutter and storage pouch
Colour
Black
What we like
+States its fabric: thickened 420D Oxford cloth with a PU silver coating on the back
+Cut to the shape and size of the window with the included cutter
+No drilling: 20 pairs of magic tapes and 20 pairs of double-sided adhesives are included
+Storage pouch included for taking it with you
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing recommends attaching the Velcro to the window frame and says not to stick it directly on the glass
–The listing says creases may need ironing on the non-silver side at a low temperature
£10.88£12.80−15%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
The VELUX Roof Window Blackout Blind suits a VELUX roof window whose code is one of the seven its listing names (GGL M04, GGU M04, GHL M04, GHU M04, GPU M04, GIL MK34, GIU MK34): the listing states OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified heat reflecting fabric, white guide rails and stepless positioning.
Compatible Windows
VELUX roof windows GGL M04, GGU M04, GHL M04, GHU M04, GPU M04, GIL MK34, GIU MK34
Fabric
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified heat reflecting fabric
Guide Rails
White
Positioning
Stepless
Fitting
Pre-fitted mounting system; Z0Z 230 sold separately if brackets aren't pre-fitted
What we like
+OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabric, per the listing
+Sized by the code on the roof window, so no tape measure is needed, per the listing
+White guide rails with stepless positioning
+Installs with a pre-fitted mounting system, per the listing
Worth noting
–Made for VELUX roof windows: the listing names seven compatible window codes, all M04 or MK34
–If mounting brackets aren't pre-fitted, the listing says the Z0Z 230 must be bought separately
–The listing states no warranty term
£73.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
None of these six listings states a warranty term. The FUNKY GADGETS listing is the one here that names a child-safe chain clip, in its fittings kit; the Amazon Basics and Emma Barclay are cord-operated, and their listings do not mention a child safety device in the features we read. The VELUX is the one listing with a stated textile standard (OEKO-TEX Standard 100), and it names the VELUX roof window codes it is compatible with.
Our Take
As a default for a bedroom window, the FUNKY GADGETS Blackout Roller Blind: 100% polyester 3-pass blackout fabric, a child-safe chain clip and inside- or outside-recess mounting, all on the listing. If you cannot drill, the Amazon Basics lists mounting clips and a trimmable 86 x 150 cm blind; for a baby's room or travel, the Tommee Tippee Sleeptight fits windows up to 130 x 198cm with suction cups.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which blackout blinds can be fitted without drilling?
The Amazon Basics and Bemece listings say no drilling is needed: the Amazon Basics includes mounting clips, and the Bemece comes with 20 pairs of magic tapes and 20 pairs of double-sided adhesives. The Tommee Tippee attaches to the window with suction cups. The FUNKY GADGETS uses metal brackets, and the Emma Barclay listing does not describe its fittings.
Can blackout roller blinds be trimmed to fit?
The Amazon Basics title says Trimmable, and the Emma Barclay listing says its width can be trimmed, with detailed instructions included; its height is set with the cord control. The FUNKY GADGETS listing does not mention trimming and says its fabric is about 3.5 cm narrower than the overall width, for example 56.5 cm of fabric on the 60×165 cm blind.
Do blackout blinds help keep a room cool?
Several listings make thermal claims in their own words. FUNKY GADGETS says its blind has thermal insulated properties that help reduce heat and UV rays; Amazon Basics says its thermal coating blocks hot/cold air; Emma Barclay says its fabric keeps your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter; VELUX describes a heat reflecting fabric. None of these listings gives a measured figure.
Do these blackout blinds have child safety features?
The FUNKY GADGETS fittings kit includes a child-safe chain clip, per its listing. The Amazon Basics and Emma Barclay are cord-operated, and their listings do not mention a child safety device in the features we read.
Is there a blackout blind for VELUX roof windows?
The VELUX Roof Window Blackout Blind on this page lists compatibility with roof window codes GGL M04, GGU M04, GHL M04, GHU M04, GPU M04, GIL MK34 and GIU MK34. Its listing says no tape measure is needed because the window code is at the top of the open roof window, and that the Z0Z 230 must be bought separately if mounting brackets aren't pre-fitted.
Which blackout blinds are portable for travel?
The Tommee Tippee Sleeptight is sold as a portable blind: its listing states it weighs 680g, folds to 290 x 230 x 60mm and comes with a travel bag. The Bemece includes a storage pouch and names a campervan among its uses.
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