Britax Poplar S vs Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Slim
The Gold Revolve360 Slim is 0.1 in narrower. The Poplar S lists for $50 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Poplar S | Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $399.99Lowest price | $449.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | Up to 50 lb | 4–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 18–49 in | 17–48 in |
| Forward-facing weight | Up to 65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 35–49 in | 35–49 in |
| Seat weight | 28 lbLightest | 28.2 lb |
| Width | 17 in | 16.9 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | 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. | Top of head at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the Car Seat Headrest or Shell |
| Newborn insert | Infant inserts (optional, two per product page): DO NOT use any infant inserts with children weighing over 20 lbs (9.1 kg) rear-facing; not forward-facing. | Optional Body Pillow and/or Head Pillow, REAR-FACING mode ONLY (no separate weight limit stated; not for forward-facing). |
| Installation | seat belt (ClickTight) | seat belt (LockStrong), Tether360 |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | No | Yes |
| Harness heights | 14 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 6 | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Britax Poplar S
The Poplar with extras: a ReboundReduce stability bar, upper-body support pillow and contrast stitching. Same slim 17-inch frame.
- Slim 17-inch width
- Includes rebound-reducing stability bar
- 10-year life
- Costs more than the Poplar for mostly comfort and bar extras
Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Slim
The Revolve360 Slim with SensorSafe, which sends Bluetooth alerts to a phone for things like unbuckled chest clip or child left in the seat.
- Adds SensorSafe app alerts
- Slim 16.9-inch width
- 50 lb rear-facing limit
- Costs $50 more than the base seat
- Heavy at 28 lb
Poplar S or Gold Revolve360 Slim?
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?
Poplar S: certified for planes, 28 lb. Gold Revolve360 Slim: certified for planes, 28.2 lb.
What does the extra $50 for the Gold Revolve360 Slim get you?
Per the makers, the Gold Revolve360 Slim adds rotation. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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