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Comparing Convertible Car Seats

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Awards Top Pick Award
Best Quality Convertible
Top Pick Award
Favorite Rotating Seat
Editors' Choice Award
Best Convertible and Crash Testing
  
Price $650 List$400 List
$359.00 at Amazon		$330 List$550 List
$299.00 at Amazon		$550 List
$549.99 at Amazon
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Pros Comfy infant inserts, integrated tensioner, super easy to useBase install, lever lock system, one installationTop crash test analysis, easy LATCH install, easy-to-use features360 rotation, only one install for RF & FF, good paddingBetter crash score result, chair rotates easier installations, effortless harness adjustment
Cons Super expensive, belt threads through cup holdersNo handle on main seat, heavy, bulky, expensiveRough fabric, hard-to-remove cover for cleaningInstall is overwhelming at first, heavy, expensiveDoesn't rotate in FF mode, resistance when tightening, tight access for harness release, small latch storage, pricey
Bottom Line This impressive seat is the easiest in the group to use, but it comes with a high price tagA cool rotating seat that is easy to use and has a quick installation, but it is heavier and hard to carryOne of the top crash test scores with no fuss installs are sure to make every parent happyOur favorite rotating seat with one-time installation and better padding, but it feels gadgety, weighs more, and is expensiveStree-free installation and better crash-testing results make for a good seat, but it will cost you
Rating Categories Nuna RAVA Chicco Fit 360 Graco 4Ever DLX Cybex Sirona S Baby Jogger City Turn
Crash Test (35%)
8.5
7.1
8.7
7.1
8.2
Ease of Installation - LATCH (20%)
8.0
9.0
7.8
8.8
8.0
Ease of Installation - Belt (15%)
8.3
9.5
7.0
7.0
8.0
Ease of Use (15%)
9.0
8.5
8.0
9.0
7.0
Comfort/Quality (10%)
8.5
8.4
6.5
9.0
7.5
Weight/ Size (5%)
7.0
5.8
7.7
6.5
6.9
Specs Nuna RAVA Chicco Fit 360 Graco 4Ever DLX Cybex Sirona S Baby Jogger City Turn
Min/Max Rear Facing Passenger Weight 5-50 lb 4-40 lb 4-40 lb 4-50 lb 4-50 lb
Min/Max Forward Facing Passenger Weight 25-65 lb 26.5-65 lb 22-65 lb 22-65 lb 22 - 65 lb
Rear Facing Maximum Height 49 in 43 in Top of head must be at least 1 in below handle 49 in Top of head must be 1 in below the
headrest/harness adjustment lever
Forward Facing Maximum Height 49 in 49 49 in 49 in 49 in
Weight 26.4 lb 32.4 lb 21.8 lb 31.2 lb 27.5 lb
Harness Type No-rethread No-rethread No-rethread No-rethread No-rethread
Anti-rebound Device No No No No No
Measured Minimum Rear Facing Length 28 in 32 in 25 in 30 in 28 in
Measured Minimum Seat Width 19 in 19 in 19 in 19 in 19 in
Headrest/Shoulder Harness Positions 10 15 10 12 10
Crotch Strap Positions 2 2 2 3 2
Number Of Recline positions 10 6 6 6 3
Head Support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Infant Positioning Insert Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rear Facing Level Indicator On Seat None Level indicator, both sides Bubble, one side Bead in water, both sides Bubble, both sides
Booster Mode Available No No Yes No No
Foam Type Not mentioned EPP Not mentioned EPP EPP
Seat Lifespan 10 years 8 year 10 years 10 years 10 years
Onboard Manual Storage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Aircraft Certified Yes Yes Yes in harness mode, No in booster mode No Only in forward facing mode
Warranty 2 year limited Not mentioned 1 year limited 2 year limited 1 year limited