Comparing Infant Car Seats
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| Price | $400 List $399.99 at Amazon | $270 List $229.99 at Amazon | $350 List $349.97 at Amazon | $330 List $279.99 at Amazon | $330 List $329.99 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Soft fabric and lots of cushion, canopy/handle design, retractable LATCH | Better performance across all metrics, nice padding, easy to buckle and tighten | Integrated tensioner/lock-off, easy-to-adjust shoulder straps, comfortable | Very easy to use, one-handed handle adjustment, simple LATCH install, more comfortable | Good comfort, canopy fits with handle, retractable LATCH |
| Cons | Expensive, below-average chest sensor results, install wasn't easy in all test cars | Non-rigid LATCH, rougher headrest | Below-average crash test analysis, tensioner/anti-rebound bar doesn't work in all cars, expensive for average performance | Poorly designed handle grip, heavier, higher price point | Lower crash test analysis, disappointing indicator, LATCH release is hard to press |
| Bottom Line | If quality and comfort are your priorities, this is the seat for you, but there are better crash test results to be had in other contenders | Not much to dislike in this higher-performing seat, with above-average results in all metrics and high stroller compatibility | Generally average or below average results for a seat that costs more than better-performing options | If the price is within budget, it is one of the easiest-to-use infant seats with some comfort features | A hard to love seat given the lower crash test results and higher price given the higher-performing competition |
| Rating Categories | UPPAbaby Mesa Max | Chicco KeyFit 35 | Baby Jogger City GO2 | Chicco Fit2 | UPPAbaby Mesa v2 |
| Crash Test (40%) | |||||
| Ease of Install - LATCH (20%) | |||||
| Ease of Install - Belt (10%) | |||||
| Ease of Install - w/o Base (5%) | |||||
| Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
Comfort/Quality (5%)  |
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| Weight/Size (5%) | |||||
| Specs | UPPAbaby Mesa Max | Chicco KeyFit 35 | Baby Jogger City GO2 | Chicco Fit2 | UPPAbaby Mesa v2 |
| Aircraft Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Weight | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs |
| Maximum Weight | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Maximum Height | 32 in | 32 in | 32 in | 35 in | 32 in |
| Belt Routing Style | European | European | European | European | European |
| Measured Carrier-Only Weight | 10.6 lb | 10.4 lb | 10.5 lb | 12.3 lb | 10.5 lb |
| Number of Recline Positions | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Shoulder Harness Positions | Infinite | 5 | 17 | 6 | 5 |
| Crotch Strap Positions | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Built in Lock Off | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound Bar | Anti-rebound handle position | Yes | Yes | Yes | Anti-rebound handle position |
| Load Leg | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Locking Handle Positions | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Allowed Handle Positions For Auto Travel | Position 4 (all the way forward) | Any position | Any position | Stage 1: Any Stage 2: Base Storage Position (behind the seat) |
Position 4 (all the way forward) |
| Head Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn Insert | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Method To Adjust Harness Shoulder Height | Non-rethread | Non-rethread | Non-rethread | Non-rethread | Non-rethread |
| Onboard Manual Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Level Indicator On Base | Bubble, both sides | Bubble, both sides | Bubble, both sides | Bubble, both sides | Dial, both sides |
| Level Indicator On Seat | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal |
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