Britax Boulevard ClickTight vs Joie Chili Spin SI
The Boulevard ClickTight is 1.2 in narrower. The Chili Spin SI lists for $15 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Boulevard ClickTight | Joie Chili Spin SI | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $354.99 | $339.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 4–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 20–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 29.4 lb | 28.57 lbLightest |
| Width | 18.5 inNarrowest | 19.7 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: when the top of the child's head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the head restraint/pad. Forward-facing: when the top of the ears are below the top of the head restraint/pad. | The top of the child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Infant insert ('can be used as necessary, to provide a snug fit for small babies'); weight limit not stated in captured text. |
| Installation | ClickTight (seat belt) | seat belt with LockTight tensioner |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | Yes |
| Harness heights | 14 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 7 | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not certified for aircraft |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Britax Boulevard ClickTight
- ClickTight installation
- 14 harness positions
- Rear-facing to 40 lb
- Heavy at 29.4 lb
- No booster mode
Joie Chili Spin SI
A rotating 2-in-1 convertible that turns toward the door for loading and works rear-facing to 40 lb and forward-facing to 65 lb.
- 360-degree rotation makes buckling easier
- Rear-facing limit of 40 lb and 43 in
- Four recline positions
- Heavy at about 28.6 lb
- Not approved for aircraft use
Ask the meadow
Boulevard ClickTight or Chili Spin SI?
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?
Boulevard ClickTight: certified for planes, 29.4 lb. Chili Spin SI: 28.6 lb.
What does the extra $15 for the Boulevard ClickTight 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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