Baby Trend Hybrid SI 3-in-1 vs Evenflo Chase LX
The Chase LX lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend Hybrid SI 3-in-1 | Evenflo Chase LX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| List price | $99.99 | $79.99Lowest price |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–50 lbHighest harness limit | 30–40 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 29–48 in | 35–43.3 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 38–57 in | 43.3–57 in |
| Seat weight | 16 lb | 9.14 lbLightest |
| Width | Not listed | 21.9 in |
| Head rule | Toddler mode until child exceeds 50 lbs, 48 in., 'or shoulders are above top harness slots'. Backless: 'Top of child's ears must be below top of vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest'. | Tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest |
| Installation | LATCH forward-facing + top tether, LATCH forward-facing without tether (to 50 lb), seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt | LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt (lower anchor connectors and tether may also be used) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 6 years | Not listed |
Evenflo Chase LX
Evenflo harness-to-booster seat with a forward-facing harness mode and a high-back booster mode. Evenflo lists SKU CS500111870 (Jameson Gray), an official name of Chase LX 2-in-1 Booster Car Seat, and a 9.14 lb seat weight.
- Harness mode and high-back booster mode in one seat
- 9.14 lb seat weight per Evenflo
- Evenflo gives a fit rule for both modes: tops of the child's ears at or below the top of the headrest
Hybrid SI 3-in-1 or Chase LX?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Hybrid SI 3-in-1: certified for planes, 16 lb. Chase LX: certified for planes, 9.1 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Hybrid SI 3-in-1 get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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