Britax Highpoint vs UPPAbaby Alta V2
The Alta V2 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Highpoint | UPPAbaby Alta V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Booster | Booster |
| List price | $219.99 | $199.99Lowest price |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–63 in | 38–57 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 17 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 17.5 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." | The child's ears MUST be below the top of the booster headrest. |
| Installation | LATCH (quick-push lower connectors), seat belt for the child | Rigid 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 | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | Not listed |
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
UPPAbaby Alta V2
A slim high-back booster with rigid LATCH, a 7-position headrest and one-handed recline.
- Slim 17.5 in profile
- Rigid LATCH
- Fire-retardant-free fabrics and foams
- Max 100 lb
- 17 lb
Highpoint or Alta V2?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which one will my child use longer, the Highpoint or the Alta V2?
The Britax Highpoint: it goes booster, up to 120 lb. The Alta V2 goes booster, up to 100 lb. The Highpoint expires after 10 years.
What does the extra $20 for the Highpoint 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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