Cybex Aton G Swivel vs Evenflo Gold SecureMax
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cybex Aton G Swivel | Evenflo Gold SecureMax | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–35 lb | 4–35 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 17–32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 9.2 lb |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is a minimum of 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top of the Infant Car Seat or Headrest, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER | top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back |
| Base included | Yes | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert: manual recommends using it until about 3 months of age or about 5 kg (11 lbs) | FOR LOW BIRTH-WEIGHT INFANT, you must always use the infant body support. |
| Installation | LATCH (with base), lap-shoulder belt (with base), lap belt only (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base), lap-shoulder belt (without base, alternate method), lap belt only (without base) | LATCH, bubble level included |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Rotates | Yes | No |
| Handle in the car | Manual: 'ALWAYS have the Handle in a LOCKED position while using this Child Restraint in a vehicle.' Five LOCKED positions: 0 Anti-Rebound (optional), 1 Carry, 2 Intermediate, 3 Intermediate, 4 Resting. | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| Expires after | 6 years | Not listed |
Evenflo Gold SecureMax
A rear-facing-only infant carrier in Evenflo's Gold line with a load leg base and SensorSafe monitoring. Rated 4-35 lb and up to 32 in.
- Load leg base
- 35 lb limit
- No-rethread harness
- Page omits price, width, recline and expiration
- Carrier is a little heavier than lightest-weight seats at 9.2 lb
Ask the meadow
Aton G Swivel or Gold SecureMax?
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?
Aton G Swivel: certified for planes, installs without a base. Gold SecureMax: 9.2 lb.
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