Britax Cypress vs Clek Liingo
The Cypress lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Cypress | Clek Liingo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $379.99Lowest price | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.7 lb | 9 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.9 in | 16.9 in |
| Head rule | when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top edge of head restraint | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | No |
| Newborn insert | Infant Positioning Pillows (middle and lower): can be used with infants weighing less than 11 lbs (5 kg); Head Pad may be used with children who weigh between 4 and 30 pounds. Harness inner loop: maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | Newborn Body Support System, two-stage insert (page; no limit stated) |
| Installation | ClickTight, LATCH | baseless (European belt path), LATCH (removable bin) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Select Britax strollers | Baby Jogger, BabyZen, Bugaboo, Bumbleride, Silver Cross, Stokke, Thule, UPPAbaby via Maxi-Cosi adapters |
| Stroller adapters | Not listed | Maxi-Cosi-type car seat adapters made by each stroller brand (page) |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position for use in a vehicle. Britax recommends Position 1 for use in a vehicle. | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 9 years |
Britax Cypress
Britax's top infant carrier in its current lineup, with ClickTight installation, an Alpine base with a stability bar and an anti-rebound carry handle.
- ClickTight belt install
- Anti-rebound base bar and handle
- Three padded inserts
- Highest price of the Britax line
- 30 lb limit
Clek Liingo
A baseless infant carrier from Clek that installs with the belt or built-in LATCH connectors, aimed at travel and rideshare.
- No base needed
- Light 9 lb carrier
- Flame-retardant-free
- 30 lb limit
- No load leg or base option listed
Cypress or Liingo?
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?
Cypress: certified for planes, 9.7 lb. Liingo: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Liingo 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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