Britax Galaxy360 Slim vs Britax Poplar
The Poplar lists for $80 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Galaxy360 Slim | Britax Poplar | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $429.99 | $349.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–50 lb | 5–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 18–49 in | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 35–49 in | 35–49 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 27.2 lb |
| Width | 17 in | 17 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top edge of head restraint. Forward-facing: when the top of the ears are below top of head restraint. | Rear-facing: when the top of the child's head is at least 1" (2.5 cm) below the top of the head restraint. Forward-facing: when the top of the ears are below the top of the head restraint. |
| Newborn insert | Head, middle and lower infant inserts (optional). Lower infant insert MUST be used with children weighing 5-22 lbs rear-facing; head and middle inserts MAY be used with children weighing 5-11 lbs rear-facing; no inserts forward-facing. | Lower infant insert (optional): MAY be used for children who weigh 20 lbs (9.1 kg) or less rear-facing; not forward-facing. Positioning layer MUST be folded down for 5-40 lbs rear-facing. |
| Installation | seat belt (ClickTight) | seat belt (ClickTight) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | Yes | No |
| Harness heights | 11 | 14 |
| Recline positions | 6 | 6 |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Britax Galaxy360 Slim
A slim rotating convertible from Britax with a 360-degree swivel ring, ClickTight seat belt install and a built-in rebound panel.
- 360-degree rotation eases buckling
- Slim 17-inch width
- Built-in rebound-reduction panel
Britax Poplar
A slim 17-inch Britax convertible with a ClickTight seat belt install and a no-rethread harness. It rear-faces up to 50 lb.
- Slim 17-inch width
- High 50 lb rear-facing limit
- 10-year life
- No anti-rebound bar listed (that is the Poplar S)
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Galaxy360 Slim or Poplar?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
What does the extra $80 for the Galaxy360 Slim get you?
Per the makers, the Galaxy360 Slim adds an anti-rebound bar, rotation. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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