Clek Fllo vs Orbit Baby G5 TCS
The Fllo rear-faces up to 50 lb, versus 35 lb. The Fllo is 1.6 in narrower. The Fllo lists for $0.01 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Clek Fllo | Orbit Baby G5 TCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $499.99Lowest price | $500 |
| Rear-facing weight | 14–50 lbHighest rear-facing limit | 15–35 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 43 in | Not listed |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 25–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 53 in |
| Seat weight | 25 lb | 25 lb |
| Width | 16.9 inNarrowest | 18.5 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | Product page: forward-facing 'their ears must be below the top of the shell and their shoulders below the highest harness slot'; rear-facing 'the shoulders must be at or above the lowest harness height' |
| Newborn insert | Infant-thingy (sold separately): 'When using with infant-thingy (sold separately), you can accommodate a child that's 5 lb and 19 in.' Rear-facing minimum age without it: 'Able to sit upright alone'. | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt | LATCH, seat belt, SmartHub base (sold separately, rear-facing) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | Yes |
| Harness heights | 6 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 1 | Not listed |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 9 years | Not listed |
Clek Fllo
A narrow, steel-built convertible with a flexible LATCH and a steel anti-rebound bar. Rear-facing starts at 14 lb unless you add Clek's separate infant insert.
- Narrow seating width of 16.9 inches
- 50 lb rear-facing limit
- Flame-retardant and PFAS-free fabrics, aircraft approved
- Not for newborns without the sold-separately infant insert
- List price $499.99
Orbit Baby G5 TCS
A toddler seat from Orbit Baby for kids who can sit up alone, usable rear-facing from 15 to 35 lb and forward-facing from 25 to 65 lb.
- Fits kids up to 53 in
- Fabrics made without added flame retardants
- Can be used on aircraft with seat belt and side impact braces
- Rear-facing limit is only 35 lb
Fllo or G5 TCS?
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?
Fllo: 25 lb. G5 TCS: 25 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.
What does the extra $0.01 for the G5 TCS get you?
Per the makers, the G5 TCS adds rotation. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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