Britax Highpoint vs Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster
The Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Highpoint | Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Booster | Booster |
| List price | $219.99 | $209.99Lowest price |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | 44–63 in | 38–63 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 16.3 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 17.7 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." | DO NOT use this child restraint backless unless there is a vehicle headrest for that seating position. |
| Installation | LATCH (quick-push lower connectors), seat belt for the child | LATCH |
| 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 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster
High-back belt-positioning booster from Diono with LATCH connectors; the backless mode requires a vehicle headrest.
- Lists a 40-120 lb range
- LATCH connectors for attaching the booster
- Backless use is allowed with a vehicle headrest
- Maker states it cannot be used on an airplane
- Maker's age guidance is only 'typically five years'
Ask the meadow
Highpoint or Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
What does the extra $10 for the Highpoint get you?
Per the makers, the Highpoint adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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