Britax Cypress vs Cybex Aton G2
The Cypress is 0.6 in narrower. The Cypress lists for $19.96 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Cypress | Cybex Aton G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $379.99Lowest price | $399.95 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | 17–32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.7 lb | 9 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.9 inNarrowest | 17.5 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 | Top of child's head is a minimum of 2.5 cm (1 in) below the top of the Infant Car Seat or Headrest, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| 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). | Infant Insert: manual recommends using it until the child weighs about 11 lbs (5 kg) or about 3 months |
| Installation | ClickTight, LATCH | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | 11 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Select Britax strollers | Cybex strollers with included adapters; other brands only with their own adapters |
| Stroller adapters | Not listed | Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given) |
| 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. | Manual: 'ALWAYS have the Handle in one of the five LOCKED position while using this Child Restraint in a vehicle.' Positions: 0 Anti-Rebound (optional), 1 Carry, 2 Intermediate, 3 Intermediate, 4 Resting. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 6 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
Cybex Aton G2
A light Cybex infant carrier with a load-leg base and automatic harness height adjustment through the headrest.
- Load leg
- Light 9 lb carrier
- Flame-retardant-free fabric
- 30 lb limit
- Short 18-month age guideline
Ask the meadow
Cypress or Aton G2?
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. Aton G2: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb.
What does the extra $19.96 for the Aton G2 get you?
Per the makers, the Aton G2 adds a load leg. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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