Chicco KeyFit Max Zip ClearLux vs UPPAbaby Mesa V3
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco KeyFit Max Zip ClearLux | UPPAbaby Mesa V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $349.99 | $349.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 10 lb | 9.9 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 8.5 lb | 9 lb |
| Width | 17 in | 17 in |
| Head rule | Do Not use this Child Restraint if top of child's head is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the top of the headrest. | Minimum 1" (2.5 cm) gap between the child's head and top of headrest. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Newborn Positioner: only for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 lbs (1.8 and 5 kg); separate Head Rest Insert may be used with or without the Newborn Positioner (never with harness in upper slots). | Infant Insert: manual 'designed for children who weigh 4-11 lbs'; may continue beyond 11 lbs until fit criteria are met |
| Installation | LATCH (SuperCinch), seat belt (LockSure), baseless (carrier belt path) | baseless (European belt routing) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 6 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | All Chicco strollers except Liteway and Urbino | Vista and Cruz directly; adapters for Minu and Ridge |
| Stroller adapters | Not listed | Adapters for Minu and Ridge (UPPAbaby) |
| Handle in the car | 3 positions (Carrying, Stationary, Rocking): 'ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in vehicle.' | Manual: 'The carry handle must be locked in any four (4) positions when in use: stand, store, carry (vehicle use) and rebound (vehicle use).' 'Mandatory carry handle use positions, must be in either the (4th) rebound position or (3rd) carry position when the car seat is in the vehicle.' |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 10 years |
Chicco KeyFit Max Zip ClearLux
The top KeyFit Max trim, with a merino wool blend fabric made without added flame-retardant chemicals, zip-off cover and anti-rebound bar.
- Merino wool blend fabric
- Zip-off cover
- 32 in height limit
- Highest KeyFit price
- 30 lb limit
UPPAbaby Mesa V3
UPPAbaby's current infant carrier with a SMARTSecure base, a 25-position headrest and an anti-rebound handle position.
- 25-position no-rethread headrest
- Fabric free of flame-retardant chemicals, per maker
- Directly attaches to UPPAbaby Vista and Cruz
- 30 lb maximum (older Mesa models went to 35 lb)
- 9.9 lb carrier
Ask the meadow
KeyFit Max Zip ClearLux or Mesa V3?
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?
KeyFit Max Zip ClearLux: certified for planes, installs without a base, 10 lb. Mesa V3: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9.9 lb.
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