Cosco Scenera Extend vs Evenflo Tribute
The Scenera Extend lists for $40 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cosco Scenera Extend | Evenflo Tribute | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $59.99Lowest price | $99.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–50 lbHighest harness limit | 30–40 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–44 in | 35–40 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 9.29 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 17 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: 'The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat.' | Top of child's head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back |
| Newborn insert | Head Pillow (on select models); no separate limit given in manual | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + tether, seat belt forward-facing + tether |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 8 years | Not listed |
Cosco Scenera Extend
A convertible car seat rated to 40 lb rear-facing and 50 lb forward-facing.
- Very low price
- Slim enough for 3-across in many cars
- Certified for aircraft use
- Low weight and height limits (outgrown sooner)
Evenflo Tribute
A convertible car seat with limits topping out at 40 lb in both directions.
- Very light at about 9.3 lb
- Narrow at 17 inches
- Low price
- Low 40 lb forward-facing and 37 in rear-facing limits
- Only 4 harness heights
Scenera Extend or Tribute?
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 Scenera Extend or the Tribute?
The Cosco Scenera Extend: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 50 lb. The Tribute goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 40 lb. The Scenera Extend expires after 8 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Scenera Extend: certified for planes. Tribute: certified for planes, 9.3 lb.
What does the extra $40.00 for the Tribute 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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