Britax Highpoint vs Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe
The Highpoint lists for $40 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Highpoint | Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Booster | Booster |
| List price | $219.99Lowest price | $259.99 |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | 44–63 in | 38–63 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 18.7 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 17 in |
| Head rule | High-back: "the top of the head restraint is above the child’s ears". Backless: "The top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the vehicle head restraint." | Use ONLY with children whose ears are below the top of either the fully raised booster seat head support or the fully raised vehicle headrest. |
| Installation | LATCH (quick-push lower connectors), seat belt for the child | LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft | Not certified for aircraft |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 10 years | 8 years |
Britax Highpoint
A high-back booster that converts to backless, with a tall height range. Britax says its fabrics are free of flame retardant chemicals.
- High-back mode goes to 120 lb and 63 in
- Quick-push lower connectors keep it secured when empty
- 10-position headrest and machine-washable cover
- List price $219.99
Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe
A fold-flat high-back booster that collapses to carry-on size, with a 12-position adjustable headrest and backrest.
- Folds small for travel and carries on
- Narrow 17 in width
- Wide 40 to 120 lb range
- Heavy at 18.7 lb for a travel booster
- Fairly high regular price
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Highpoint or Monterey 5iST FixSafe?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
What does the extra $40 for the Monterey 5iST FixSafe 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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