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Comparing Convertible Car Seats

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Price $550 List
$549.99 at Amazon		$400 List
$279.99 at Amazon		$320 List
$319.99 at Amazon		$430 List
$335.99 at Amazon		$580 List
$579.99 at Amazon
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Pros Better crash score result, chair rotates easier installations, effortless harness adjustmentAccessible recline, large belt pathway openings, smooth sliding harness adjustmentQuick clean zip-off fabric, well-padded seat, better crash testing, shorter lengthNarrow width, anti-rebound bar, smooth moving harnessNarrow seat width, rigid FF LATCH, easy harness adjustment
Cons Doesn't rotate in FF mode, resistance when tightening, tight access for harness release, small latch storage, priceyPricier, resistance tightening harness, lower crash test analysisRemedial designs, more energy to installMore expensive, towels for RF installation, difficult-to-tighten belt, stiff padding, non-removable cover, no cup holder, no infant insert, can't clean entire seatHeavy, expensive, difficult RF installation, uncomfortable seat padding, no cup holder, entire cover not removable
Bottom Line Stree-free installation and better crash-testing results make for a good seat, but it will cost youA helpful lock-off for belt and LATCH installation helped the overall score overcome the lower crash test resultThe SuperCinch design helps alleviate stressful installation, but you still have to put in work to get the seat tightThis seat was a pain to install and the hard padding is sure to create complaintsWe were excited about the forward-facing rigid LATCH, but this was the only highlight during testing
Rating Categories Baby Jogger City Turn Britax One4Life Cli... Chicco NextFit Zip Clek Fllo Clek Foonf
Crash Test (35%) Sort Icon
8.2
6.7
8.3
7.6
6.7
Ease of Installation - LATCH (20%)
8.0
7.3
5.8
3.8
5.8
Ease of Installation - Belt (15%)
8.0
7.8
6.3
3.5
4.0
Ease of Use (15%)
7.0
6.5
8.5
6.0
6.0
Comfort/Quality (10%)
7.5
7.0
7.0
4.5
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Weight/ Size (5%)
6.9
6.7
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Specs Baby Jogger City Turn Britax One4Life Cli... Chicco NextFit Zip Clek Fllo Clek Foonf
Min/Max Rear Facing Passenger Weight 4-50 lb 5-50 lb 5-40 lb 14-50 lb 14-50 lb
Min/Max Forward Facing Passenger Weight 22 - 65 lb 22-65 lb 22-65 lb 22-65 lb 22-65 lb
Rear Facing Maximum Height Top of head must be 1 in below the
headrest/harness adjustment lever		 Top of head must be 1 in below the
top edge of headrest		 43 in 43 in 43 in
Forward Facing Maximum Height 49 in 49 in 49 in 49 in 49 in
Weight 27.5 lb 28.1 lb 25.8 lb 26.0 lb 33.7 lb
Harness Type No-rethread No-rethread No-rethread Rethread Rethread
Anti-rebound Device No No No Yes Yes
Measured Minimum Rear Facing Length 28 in 28 in 27 in 30 in 29 in
Measured Minimum Seat Width 19 in 19 in 19 in 17 in 17 in
Headrest/Shoulder Harness Positions 10 15 9 5 5
Crotch Strap Positions 2 3 2 2 2
Number Of Recline positions 3 9 9 1 3
Head Support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Infant Positioning Insert Yes Yes Yes No No
Rear Facing Level Indicator On Seat Bubble, both sides Dial, both sides Bubble, both sides Line on decal, both sides Line on decal, both sides
Booster Mode Available No Yes No No No
Foam Type EPP Not mentioned EPS EPP EPP
Seat Lifespan 10 years 10 years 8 years 9 years 9 years
Onboard Manual Storage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Aircraft Certified Only in forward facing mode Yes in harness mode, No in booster mode Yes Yes Yes
Warranty 1 year limited 1 year limited Not mentioned on website 1 + 2 year limited 1 + 2 year limited